Azhar Iqubal is the Co-founder and CEO of Inshorts, one of India’s most influential news and content discovery platforms, known for revolutionizing how millennials and Gen Z consume information. What began as a Facebook page curated by three IIT dropouts has now become a media-tech powerhouse valued at over ₹4,000 crore, reaching millions of users daily.

Under Azhar’s leadership, Inshorts redefined news consumption with its 60-word summary format, making it concise, mobile-first, and accessible. His vision to simplify content without compromising on depth has changed digital habits across India’s youth, earning Inshorts the title of India’s smartest news app. He later co-founded Public, a hyperlocal video-led social network aimed at democratizing information access for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Both platforms are not only technological successes but also case studies in user behavior, scale, and regional penetration.

Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, BusinessWorld’s Young Entrepreneur Awards, and startup ecosystems globally, Azhar Iqubal is regarded as one of the most innovative media entrepreneurs of his generation.

From Bihar to boardrooms, Azhar’s journey is a testament to product vision, timing, and India-first innovation-all built on the belief that impactful ideas don’t need long introductions.