🚨 *Sridhar Vembu steps down as Zoho CEO* But he’s not leaving—he’s now the Chief Scientist. Why would someone who led a multi-billion-dollar company make this decision? Let’s find out. 🧵👇 🔹 *Vembu grew up in a small village in Tamil Nadu, India* After studying at IIT Madras and Princeton, he could have easily joined a big tech company. But instead, he chose to return to India and build something of his own. 🔹 In 1996, he co-founded Zoho (then AdventNet) with a dream - build a world-class tech company from scratch. *Unlike other tech firms, Zoho raised no external funding* It’s one of the rare companies to grow into a $5 billion business without investors. 🔹 Vembu didn’t just want to build a business. He wanted to make a difference. While most tech companies set up shop in big cities, *Vembu took Zoho to rural India.* His focus was on creating jobs and opportunities where they were most needed. 🔹*Vembu’s work earned him the Padma Shri in 2021*, one of India’s highest civilian honors. And let’s not forget Zoho’s global reach - 50M+ users rely on Zoho’s 45+ products for everything from CRM to AI-powered business tools. *But why step down?* It may sound surprising, but it makes sense. Vembu has always been about vision over tradition. By stepping down, he can focus on what he loves most - innovation. *As Chief Scientist, he’ll now focus on* 👇 1️⃣ Pushing forward Zoho’s AI and automation projects 2️⃣ Mentoring the next generation of tech leaders 3️⃣ Helping Zoho stay at the cutting edge of tech Sridhar Vembu’s journey isn’t just about building Zoho. It’s about showing the world that you can build a global empire while staying true to your values. *Here’s to the next chapter in his incredible story 🚀*