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  {
    "name": "Sridhar Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation. Born in 1968 in a village in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and a PhD from Princeton University. In 1996, he co-founded AdventNet, Inc. with his brothers, later renamed Zoho Corporation. He is known for his rural-centric business philosophy and moved Zoho's headquarters to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021. Other honors include EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2019), Economic Times Entrepreneur of the Year (2019), CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2022), and appointment to the National Security Advisory Board (2021) and University Grants Commission (2024). He is ranked among India’s richest tech entrepreneurs with a net worth of $5.85 billion in 2024. He promotes self-reliance, avoids venture capital, and lives a minimalist lifestyle in rural India. He launched Zoho Schools of Learning to train youth without formal degrees and is often called the 'Bill Gates of India'.",
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  {
    "name": "Vembu Sambamurthy",
    "shortInfo": "Vembu Sambamurthy was the father of Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation. He worked as a stenographer at the Madras High Court in Chennai, India. Coming from a modest middle-class background in Tamil Nadu, he led a disciplined and principled life rooted in traditional Tamil values. Despite limited financial means, he placed a strong emphasis on education, hard work, and moral integrity. His belief that true success comes from knowledge and self-reliance deeply shaped his son’s worldview. Known for his simplicity, punctuality, and dedication to duty, Sambamurthy encouraged his children to pursue intellectual growth over material comfort. His quiet determination and emphasis on humility and service influenced Sridhar Vembu’s later philosophy of building Zoho as a self-sustained, rural-driven company grounded in ethical and social responsibility.",
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  {
    "name": "Janaki Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Mother of Sridhar Vembu. She was a devoted homemaker who managed the family’s modest household with grace and discipline. Despite limited resources, she ensured her children received a strong educational foundation and moral upbringing. Deeply rooted in traditional Tamil culture, she emphasized humility, respect, and perseverance in daily life. Her nurturing nature and unwavering belief in the value of learning created a stable and encouraging environment for her children to pursue their ambitions. Though she remained away from the public eye, Janaki Vembu’s quiet strength, cultural grounding, and emotional support played a crucial role in shaping Sridhar Vembu’s character, values, and lifelong commitment to simplicity and social responsibility.",
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  },
  {
    "name": "Pramila Srinivasan",
    "shortInfo": "Pramila Srinivasan is the ex-wife of Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation. The two met while studying at Princeton University, where she earned her PhD in bio-acoustics. A scientist turned entrepreneur, Pramila went on to found MedicalMine Inc., a California-based health technology company specializing in pediatric electronic health record systems and healthcare analytics. Residing in California, she is also a strong advocate for autism awareness and child development, inspired in part by personal experiences. Known for her intellect and leadership, Pramila has made significant contributions to healthcare innovation through the integration of technology and patient-centered design. Her marriage to Sridhar Vembu ended in 2021, a period marked by legal disputes concerning Zoho’s share transfers and the custody of their son, Siddarth. Despite these challenges, she continues to lead MedicalMine successfully and remains respected for her work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and social impact.",
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  {
    "name": "Siddarth Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Siddarth Vembu is the son of Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho Corporation, and Pramila Srinivasan, CEO of MedicalMine Inc. He lives with his mother in California and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), requiring continuous care and support. Siddarth’s condition has been a deeply influential aspect of his parents’ lives and was a central focus during their divorce proceedings in 2021. His upbringing has brought attention to the emotional and practical challenges faced by families of children with special needs. Sridhar Vembu has spoken publicly about Siddarth with empathy and reflection, emphasizing the importance of patience, understanding, and social inclusion for neurodivergent children. Siddarth’s life, though private, has inspired both his parents’ advocacy for awareness around autism and the need for compassionate, family-centered support systems.",
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  },
  {
    "name": "Kumar Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Kumar Vembu is the brother of Sridhar Vembu and one of the co-founders of Zoho Corporation. In the company’s early years, he played a pivotal role in shaping Zoho’s technical foundation and customer engagement strategies, serving as its Chief Evangelist. A visionary in enterprise software, he later went on to found GoFrugal Technologies, a Chennai-based retail ERP and POS software company focused on empowering small and medium businesses through affordable digital solutions. Under his leadership, GoFrugal became a leading name in retail automation before being acquired by Zoho, bringing their missions under a unified vision of accessible technology. Known for his deep understanding of business operations and his commitment to practical innovation, Kumar Vembu continues to advocate for digital transformation in India’s small business sector, combining entrepreneurship with a passion for simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and local empowerment.",
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  {
    "name": "Sekar Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Sekar Vembu is the brother of Sridhar Vembu and one of the co-founders of Zoho Corporation. A technologist with a strong background in software engineering, he contributed significantly to Zoho’s early backend systems and infrastructure design, helping establish the company’s robust technical foundation. After his tenure at Zoho, he went on to found Vembu Technologies, where he serves as CEO. The company focuses on data backup, cloud storage, and disaster recovery solutions for enterprises and small businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, Vembu Technologies has grown into a trusted name in the enterprise data protection space, known for offering cost-effective and reliable alternatives to major global providers. Sekar Vembu is recognized for his deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial discipline, and commitment to building sustainable technology products from India that serve global markets.",
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  {
    "name": "Radha Vembu",
    "shortInfo": "Sister of Sridhar Vembu and co-founder of Zoho Corporation. She holds a degree in industrial management from IIT Madras and is the product manager for Zoho Mail. She is the majority stakeholder in Zoho and one of India’s wealthiest self-made women. She directs the Corpus Foundation and maintains a low public profile despite her influence. Her strategic leadership has shaped Zoho’s internal operations and product vision.",
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  },
  {
    "name": "Rajendran Dandapani",
    "shortInfo": "Brother-in-law of Sridhar Vembu, married to Radha Vembu. He is President of Zoho Schools of Learning and General Manager at Zoho Corporation. He is a speaker, author, and advocate for skill-based education. He represents Zoho at global tech and education forums and promotes rural empowerment through alternative learning models.",
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