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Ankit Parasher

Co-Founder, SALT
Bengaluru, Karnataka,India
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Ankit Parasher's Overview

Total Experience14 years
CompanySALT
CountryIndia

Ankit Parasher is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader with extensive experience in the fintech and technology sectors. He is best known as the Co-founder and CEO of Salt (formerly Pixel), a global neobank focused on simplifying cross-border payments and banking for exporters and importers. Prior to founding Salt, Ankit held key product leadership positions, including Head of Product at CARD91 and Senior Product Manager at PhonePe, where he contributed significantly to the development and scaling of innovative financial products. He also co-founded 'Bikers For Good,' an initiative connecting motorcycle enthusiasts for social causes. Ankit is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and is recognized for his deep understanding of financial technology, product strategy, and building scalable businesses.

Professional Summary

Ankit Parasher's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

SALT - Co-Founder (2020 to Present)
LetsTransport.in - Co Founder (2015 to 2020)
Startup Leadership Program - Fellow (2014 to 2015)
CA Technologies - Software Engineer (2014 to 2014)
Defence Research and Development Organisation - Intern (2011 to 2011)
Bharti Airtel Limited - Intern (2010 to 2010)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of Salt

Successfully co-founded and leads Salt, a global neobank aimed at revolutionizing international trade finance and banking for businesses, particularly SMEs involved in export and import.

Product Leadership at Fintech Unicorns

Played pivotal product management roles at PhonePe (a leading digital payments platform in India) and CARD91, contributing to the development and scaling of critical financial products and infrastructure.

Early Entrepreneurial Initiative

Co-founded 'Bikers For Good,' showcasing early entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to build communities around shared interests and social impact.

IIT Roorkee Alumnus

Graduated from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, providing a strong technical and analytical foundation for his career in technology and product management.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) hons, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur - Year 2008

Secondary and Senior Secondary

Maheshwari Public School - Year 2005

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Company Overview

SALT
Total employees35
HeadquartersDenver
Founded2016

SALT (Secured Automated Lending Technology) is a financial technology company that enables individuals and businesses to secure cash loans by collateralizing their blockchain assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. It provides liquidity to cryptocurrency holders without requiring them to sell their digital assets, bridging traditional finance with the digital asset economy.

SALT Funding Information
$54.8M - Total Funding Raised
$5M - Most recent funding amount
4 - Number of funding rounds
30 Nov, 2021 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Blockchain Capital
Dekrypt Capital
Digital Currency Group (DCG)
GSR
Alphabit Fund

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