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Shion Deysarkar
Professional Overview
Shion Deysarkar is a serial entrepreneur and CEO. He is currently the CEO of Datafiniti, a data acquisition company, and Unified, which serves organizations in the civic engagement space. He previously acted in an advisory role at PFP Industries, which served the oil & gas industry, where he helped guide the company to a successful exit. He holds a Bachelors in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a MBA from Rice University.
His entrepreneurial journey spans multiple successful ventures, demonstrating his ability to identify market opportunities and build scalable technology solutions. Shion's approach to business combines data-driven insights with strategic vision, making him a sought-after leader in the tech and energy sectors.
Educational Background
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Prior to PfP Ventures, Shion founded and served as CEO of Datafiniti, a company dedicated to providing open access to web data. His vision of democratizing data access has helped numerous businesses make informed decisions through comprehensive web data solutions.
Before Datafiniti, he successfully led 80legs, a web crawling services company that specialized in large-scale data collection, and EXC, a predictive analytics firm that leveraged advanced algorithms to help businesses forecast trends and outcomes. Each venture has contributed to his deep understanding of data science and business scaling.
PfP Ventures
Co-founder focusing on scaling innovative energy-focused businesses, combining tech expertise with industrial legacy
Datafiniti
Founder & CEO providing open access to web data, democratizing data access for businesses worldwide
80legs
Led web crawling services company specializing in large-scale data collection and processing solutions
EXC
Founded predictive analytics firm leveraging advanced algorithms for business forecasting and trend analysis
Innovation Focus
Bridging technology and energy sectors through data-driven solutions and strategic investments
Philanthropic Involvement
Following his family's tradition of giving back to education, Shion is actively involved in philanthropy, particularly supporting academic initiatives at IIT Kharagpur. His contributions help advance technological education and research, ensuring the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs have access to world-class resources and opportunities.
His philanthropic efforts reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and education, particularly in areas where technology meets traditional industries, continuing the Deysarkar family's legacy of supporting educational excellence.