SPARSH SHARMA

Sparsh Sharma is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Paasa, a financial technology startup based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Founded in 2024 alongside co-founder Nitish Sahni, the company operates as part of the Y Combinator Summer 2024 batch and maintains a team of five to nine employees. In his current capacity, Sharma oversees product strategy, operations, and design for a mobile platform that enables Indian investors to access global equities with a minimum investment threshold of $5,000. Prior to establishing Paasa, he worked at SoFi, where he led product design initiatives specifically focused on the firm's student loan refinance offerings. He also serves as the Nodal Officer for Paasa's accessibility grievance redressal to ensure compliance with SEBI regulations. His ongoing focus centers on developing cross-border investment infrastructure and automated tax filing solutions for high-net-worth individuals in emerging markets.