Mr. Ritesh Arora is currently the Co-founder and CEO of BrowserStack. He received his B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Bombay.
Mr. Arora’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by a passion for solving universal problems. This led to the founding of BrowserStack in 2011. Recognizing the globally unaddressed necessity for cross platform testing, he ventured into this realm, contributing not only to f illing a critical void in the market but also significantly influencing the evolution of software testing on a global scale. His commitment to innovative solutions and keen insights into tech gaps underscores the success of multiple pioneering companies, solidifying his role as a visionary technology leader. Through BrowserStack, he continues to shape the tech landscape, addressing real-world challenges and advancing the frontiers of software testing.
BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform and helps companies like Microsoft, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Discovery, and Expedia deliver quality software at speed by providing instant access to a platform of testing solutions and an infrastructure of 20,000+ real mobile devices and browsers on the cloud. BrowserStack’s highly reliable and scalable cloud platform enables its 50,000+ customers to run over two million tests every day from across the globe.
BrowserStack was valued at $4 billion in 2021 and is backed by marquee investors such as Accel, BOND, and Insight Partners. The company employs over 1000 people with offices in San Francisco, Mumbai, and Dublin, and has been highly profitable since its inception. His leadership transcends conventional boundaries, driving a dedicated team to provide instant access to a comprehensive testing platform and a robust cloud infrastructure housing 20,000+ real devices. This groundbreaking approach enables their 50,000+ customers to execute over two million tests daily, overcoming global testing constraints. For Mr. Arora, BrowserStack is beyond technological prowess. It embodies a commitment to fostering efficiency and excellence in software testing. By democratizing access to diverse testing environments, he enables organizations worldwide to deliver f lawless software at an unprecedented pace. BrowserStack’s influence is without boundaries, driving advancement and establishing fresh benchmarks in the realm of quality assurance. BrowserStack goes beyond being merely a platform; it serves as evidence of a shared commitment to reshaping possibilities in the digital era and moulding the future of software testing.
He has won several awards and accolades over the years including the Forbes Cloud 100, LinkedIn’s Top 25 Startups in India, and Bootstrap Champ by Economic Times. Additionally, Mr. Arora has been named among the wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs under 40 by Hurun India in 2021, was in ET’s 40 under 40, and more
Hobbies: “Problem-solver at heart and enjoy all things math, science, and space.”