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Gopinath was announced as a “Young Global Leader” for 2008-2009 by the [[World Economic Forum]], Davos. In that position he would be involved in development programs across the world. He holds a diploma on global leadership and public policy from the [[Harvard Kennedy School]] at Harvard University.<ref>{{cite web |
Gopinath was announced as a “Young Global Leader” for 2008-2009 by the [[World Economic Forum]], Davos. In that position he would be involved in development programs across the world. He is a dropout of [[M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology]], Bangalore. He holds a diploma on global leadership and public policy from the [[Harvard Kennedy School]] at Harvard University.<ref>{{cite web |
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| Born | November 4, 1986 |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Suhas Gopinath (Kannada : ಸುಹಾಸ್ ಗೋಪಿನಾಥ್ ), (born November 4, 1986) is an Indian entrepreneur. He is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Globals Inc, an IT multinational company.
Early life
Suhas Gopinath was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He launched a web site at the age of 14, and incorporated his company at the age of 14, making him the world's youngest CEO .[1][2][3]
Gopinath taught himself how to build websites and sold portals to bricks-and-mortar firms in the US.[4][5][6]
Achievements
In 2005, Gopinath was the youngest among the 175 recipients of the Karnataka state's Rajyotsava Award.[7][8]
On December 2, 2007, The European Parliament and International Association for Human Values conferred a “Young Achiever Award” on Mr. Gopinath at the European Parliament, Brussels. He was invited to address the European Parliament and businessmen assembled in that parliament.[9]
In November 2008 He was invited to represent the World Bank's ICT Leadership Roundtable for adopting ICT in Africa for increasing employ-ability and fostering ICT skills in students from these countries.[10]
Young Global leader (CEO)
Gopinath was announced as a “Young Global Leader” for 2008-2009 by the World Economic Forum, Davos. In that position he would be involved in development programs across the world. He is a dropout of M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He holds a diploma on global leadership and public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University.[11]
References
- ^ "Dares to dream, strives to realise it". The Hindu. 2003-11-06. Retrieved 2007-01-13.
Mr. Suhas shot to limelight when he became the youngest Indian to found a company at the age of 17.
- ^ PTI (2006-11-10). "World's Youngest CEO, has big plans". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
Suhas Gopinath, who at 14 earned the distinction of being the world's youngest CEO...
- ^ Bangalore Mirror (2010-06-05). "GIM over, but babus should not take it easy". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
Gopinath, founder and CEO of Globals Inc who was recognised as the world's youngest certified professional web-developer at 14...
- ^ Rajesh Menon (2003-11-06). "Another Gates in the making! Founder at 14, CEO at 17, what next". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ Habib Beary (2003-11-17). "Indian teen at gates of success". BBC. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "Teenager hopes his firm will become another Microsoft". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2003-11-10. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "List that outgrew Hanuman's tail". The Times of India. 2005-11-01. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "Suhas Gopinath, Youngest CEO". PETADishoom.com. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "Young Achiever Award". EICC. 2007-12-04. Retrieved 2008-03-18. [dead link]
- ^ "Youth with a Mission". City News-Singapore. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
- ^ "Young Global Leaders 2008". World Economic Forum. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-03-18.