Shikhar Ghosh
Director/Board Member at WEX INC.
Net worth: 11 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Shikhar Ghosh is the founder of Open Market, Inc. (founded in 1993), iBelong Networks, Inc. (founded in 1988), and Appex Corp.
(founded in 1988).
He held the title of Director at Open Market, Inc. from 1993 to 2011.
He was the President & Chief Executive Officer at iBelong Networks, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer at Appex Corp.
from 1988 to 1993.
Mr. Ghosh currently holds the position of Chairman at Rave Mobile Safety, Inc. He is also the Co-Chairman at Arthur Rock Center For Entrepreneurship, Co-Chairman at The Rock Center For Entrepreneurship, and an Independent Director at WEX, Inc. He serves as a Director at Evidence Action, Flipside Crypto, Inc., and Rescale, Inc. Additionally, he is a Professor at Harvard Business School since 2008.
In the past, Mr. Ghosh worked as the Chief Executive Officer-Risk Syndication at Kessler Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2007.
He was the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Verilytics Technologies LLC from 1999 to 2004.
He also served as the Chairman at Skyhook Wireless, Inc., Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc., and Massachusetts Software Council.
He held the position of Director at BzzAgent, Inc. and Aliaswire, Inc. He was a Director & Partner at The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. from 1980 to 1988.
He served as a Director at Decision Resources, Inc. and as a Trustee at The Indus Entrepreneurs.
Mr. Ghosh holds an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Mumbai.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WEX INC.
0.11% | 2023-05-11 | 47,620 ( 0.11% ) | 11 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Shikhar Ghosh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WEX INC. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Rescale, Inc.
 Rescale, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rescale, Inc. provides software platforms and hardware infrastructure for companies to perform scientific and engineering simulations. It offers high performance computing, comptational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and optimization solutions. The company was founded by Joris Poort and Adam McKenzie in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Rock Center For Entrepreneurship | Chairman | - |
| Arthur Rock Center For Entrepreneurship | Chairman | 2007-12-31 |
Evidence Action
 Evidence Action Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evidence Action is a non-profit organization that provides health and development services. The private company is based in Washington. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Harvard Business School | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-07-31 |
Rave Mobile Safety, Inc.
 Rave Mobile Safety, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rave Mobile Safety, Inc. provides safety software solutions. It designs and distributes safety applications including emergency notification systems and personal safety tools. The company was founded by Rodger Desai, Ghen Saito and Raju Rishi in 2004 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Chairman | - |
Flipside Crypto, Inc.
 Flipside Crypto, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Flipside Crypto, Inc. engages in the provision of investment and data solution. Its tools offers insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial health. It also rates cryptocurrencies utilizing, FCAS, a relative value for measuring the fundamental health of cryptocurrency ecosystems. The company was founded by Jim Myers, Will Dave and Dave Balter and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Shikhar Ghosh
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Open Market, Inc.
 Open Market, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Open Market, Inc. develops, markets, licenses and supports a family of application software products that allow its customers to engage in business-to-business and business-to-consumer Internet commerce, information commerce and commercial publishing. | Founder | 2011-06-27 |
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Training of Shikhar Ghosh
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Mumbai | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| WEX INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Open Market, Inc.
Open Market, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Open Market, Inc. develops, markets, licenses and supports a family of application software products that allow its customers to engage in business-to-business and business-to-consumer Internet commerce, information commerce and commercial publishing. | Technology Services |
BzzAgent, Inc.
 BzzAgent, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BzzAgent, Inc. provides marketing and research services. The company was founded by David Balter and Jonathan O'Toole in 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Aliaswire, Inc.
 Aliaswire, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Aliaswire, Inc. provides telephone based payment services. It provides DirectBiller enterprise, DirectBiller channel, PayVox and web service solutions. The firm serves financial institutions, insurance, healthcare, government, education, biller service providers, charities and utilities sectors. The company was founded by Hoss Mohsenzadeh and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Technology Services |
Rave Mobile Safety, Inc.
Rave Mobile Safety, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rave Mobile Safety, Inc. provides safety software solutions. It designs and distributes safety applications including emergency notification systems and personal safety tools. The company was founded by Rodger Desai, Ghen Saito and Raju Rishi in 2004 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Technology Services |
Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
 Skyhook Wireless, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Skyhook Wireless, Inc. develops metro-area positioning system. It capitalizes on the demand for location-based services and their products are used for applications like navigation, communications and social networking. The firm serves the hospitality, airlines, real estate, retail, financial services, and sports industries. The company was founded by Ted Morgan and Michael Shean in 2003 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Communications |
Kessler Group, Inc.
 Kessler Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Kessler Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Decision Resources, Inc.
 Decision Resources, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Decision Resources, Inc. provides information, analysis, and insight on critical issues to the healthcare industry worldwide. It provides market research publications, advisory and consulting services for pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations, and medical device manufacturers. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Finance |
Verilytics Technologies LLC
 Verilytics Technologies LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Verilytics Technologies LLC provides business intelligence software that customers use to monitor and analyze business activities. The company's partners include Oracle and BEA Systems. Verilytics Technologies was founded by Shikhar Ghosh in 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Technology Services |
The Indus Entrepreneurs
 The Indus Entrepreneurs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Indus Entrepreneurs is a non-profit organization. It provides mentoring, networking, education and funding to entrepreneurs. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Commercial Services |
Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
 Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is a technology association based in Massachusetts. The American company's mission is to accelerate innovation, growth, and the development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in the region. The non-profit company connects people from across the technology landscape, provide access to industry-leading content and ideas, and offer their members visibility and a platform to advance their collective interests. The company was founded by David Solomont and the CEO is Sara Fraim. | Commercial Services |
iBelong Networks, Inc.
 iBelong Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iBelong Networks, Inc. is a social software company helping marketers and publishers leverage content to increase their customer engagement by delivering the right content to the right customer. iBelong Networks builds online communities for companies who want to leverage social media marketing to engage with their customers, build their brand, and increase revenues. The iBelong solution features an on-demand Engagement Platform that combines user-generated content and social networking with security and control. iBelong Networks also provides strategic guidance, best practices, and expert services to design, implement, and manage social communities. Backed by Amplifier Ventures, iBelong was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. | Technology Services |
| Appex Corp. | |
| Massachusetts Software Council | |
Rescale, Inc.
Rescale, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rescale, Inc. provides software platforms and hardware infrastructure for companies to perform scientific and engineering simulations. It offers high performance computing, comptational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and optimization solutions. The company was founded by Joris Poort and Adam McKenzie in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
| Arthur Rock Center For Entrepreneurship | |
Evidence Action
Evidence Action Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evidence Action is a non-profit organization that provides health and development services. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
Flipside Crypto, Inc.
Flipside Crypto, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Flipside Crypto, Inc. engages in the provision of investment and data solution. Its tools offers insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial health. It also rates cryptocurrencies utilizing, FCAS, a relative value for measuring the fundamental health of cryptocurrency ecosystems. The company was founded by Jim Myers, Will Dave and Dave Balter and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
| The Rock Center For Entrepreneurship |
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