PERSONAL INFORMATION
Profession(s): Software Engineer, Technologist
Famous for: Helping out Elon Musk to revamp Twitter
Date of Birth: 13 September 1985 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024): 39 Years
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Nationality: American
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Marriage Date: 6 September 2010
Age: 39 Years
EDUCATION
School: Sir M Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School, T. Nagar, Chennai
College/University: SRM Engineering College, Anna University
Educational Qualification: BTech in Information Technology (2001-2005) [2] Sriram Krishnan- LinkedIn
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
[1]Yuvi PandaHeight: in centimeters – 195 cm in meters – 1.95 m in feet & inches – 6’ 5”
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Height: 6′ 5″
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: Aarthi Ramamurthy
Wife/Spouse: Aarthi Ramamurthy (entrepreneur, talk show host, and internet celebrity)
Children: Son – Vishnu Ram (b. 2022) Daughter – Indra Olivia Ram (b. 2019)
Parents: Father – Name Not Known (worked at insurance firm) Mother – Name Not Known (homemaker)
Song: Wind Of Change by Scorpions
Wife: Aarthi Ramamurthy
OTHER INFORMATION
Actress: Helen Mirren
Music Band(s): U2, Scorpions
Film: Star Trek (2009)
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Sriram Krishnan is an accomplished American technologist and software engineer whose career has been marked by significant contributions to the tech industry. As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a prominent venture capital firm located in Silicon Valley, Sriram combines his extensive expertise in software development with a keen eye for innovation and investment. His journey from a middle-class upbringing in Chennai to becoming a key player in Silicon Valley is a testament to his dedication and vision.
During his formative years, Sriram harbored dreams of becoming a writer, a passion that speaks to his creativity and curiosity. However, his path took a turn when he entered SRM Engineering College, where he not only pursued a degree in software engineering but also found love. In a serendipitous twist of fate, he met his future wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, in a Yahoo! chatroom dedicated to a coding project. Their initial friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship, and together they navigated life’s challenges in the tech world. After graduating in 2005, Sriram embarked on a new adventure across the globe, relocating to Seattle, Washington, before ultimately settling in San Francisco, California.
Sriram’s professional career kicked off at Microsoft in 2005, where he served as a program manager for Visual Studio in Redmond, Washington. His tenure at Microsoft was characterized by significant contributions to various APIs and services within the Windows Azure division, a role he held for nearly six years. By May 2011, he had resigned from Microsoft, paving the way for new opportunities. In 2013, he joined Facebook (now Meta) as a program manager, where he played a crucial role in developing the Facebook Audience Network, a competitive platform aimed at challenging Google’s ad technologies. His innovative work in mobile advertising not only shaped Facebook’s advertising approach but also established one of the largest networks in display advertising.
Sriram’s career trajectory continued to ascend as he took on managerial roles at Snap Inc. and Yahoo!, focusing on revenue product initiatives and enhancing user experience. From 2017 to 2019, he served as the senior director of products at Twitter, where he was instrumental in redesigning the platform’s core user experience, including the main timeline and search functionalities. His insights and expertise have also led him to invest in a variety of companies since January 2017, including notable names like Figma, Notion, and SpaceX. In 2021, Sriram became a key player at Andreessen Horowitz, where the firm made significant investments in companies like Clubhouse and supported Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
Alongside his professional endeavors, Sriram and Aarthi launched “The Good Time Show,” a podcast initially born out of a desire to connect during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a casual hobby quickly grew into a platform featuring engaging conversations with notable figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Kanye West. The success of the show illustrates Sriram’s ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. In 2022, he joined Musk’s team to help revamp Twitter, reaffirming his commitment to innovation in a company he believes has the potential to make a profound impact on the world. Outside of work, Sriram enjoys reading and has an impressive collection of typewriters and sneakers, which reflect his eclectic interests. Together, he and Aarthi are often regarded as the power couple of Silicon Valley, embodying a unique blend of professional success and personal camaraderie.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.