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Paavan Nanda

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Paavan Nanda is the CEO and co-founder of WinZO, a leading vernacular social gaming and entertainment platform in India, supported by prominent investors.
Prior to WinZO, Paavan founded Zostel and ZO Rooms, which became Asia's largest chain of backpackers hostels, backed by Tiger Global.
He holds degrees from NSIT and IIM Calcutta, and has professional experience with Bain & Company, Abbott Labs, and Bank of America - Global Trading Desk.
Paavan completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from IIT Delhi in 2016, where he actively participated in tech competitions and hackathons, winning numerous awards.
In 2018, Paavan, along with his co-founder Saumya Singh Rathore, launched WinZO Games to offer an engaging gaming experience to users in Tier II and III cities of India.
WinZO Games provides over 70+ games in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu, and rewards players with cash and prizes.
With over 30 million registered users, WinZO has become immensely popular among mobile gamers in India, contributing significantly to the gaming industry.
Paavan's entrepreneurial journey reflects his dedication to innovation and making a positive impact in the gaming sector in India.

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Institution	Degree	Duration
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta	Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Strategy	2012 - 2014
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology	B.E, Electronic and Communication	2005 - 2009
Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram	High School Diploma	-
Copenhagen Business School	Exchange Program	2013

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