Hi, I'm Samira Sharma - National Editor- Startups & Emerging Business, The Economic Times at The Times of India
I'm driven by uncovering the stories of India's most innovative startups and tech leaders. I thrive on diving deep into emerging trends and the venture capital landscape, bringing clarity to the new economy.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Broke impactful news on tech deals, M&A, and funding across India's startup sector.
Serves as Editor for ETtech, shaping national coverage of startups and the new economy.
Can provide unparalleled access and insights into India's dynamic tech and startup ecosystem.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundations
Began as a Special Correspondent and Assistant Editor at The Times of India, honing core reporting and editing skills.
✦ Journalism Basics
✦ Reporting
✦ Editorial
Focus on Emerging Business
Transitioned to leading coverage of emerging business and startups, developing specialized industry knowledge.
✦ Startups
✦ New Economy
✦ Business Journalism
Editor, Tech and Startups
Currently driving the editorial vision for ETtech, shaping national coverage of startups and the new economy.
✦ Editor
✦ Technology
✦ Startups
✦ National Editor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Uncovering and reporting on India's burgeoning entrepreneurship and new economy.
✦ Deep understanding of venture capital and private equity.
✦ Tracked e-commerce giants like Flipkart and Snapdeal since inception.
✦ Authored impactful features on tech and investing trends.
Global Tech Insider
Accessing and interviewing top-tier founders and investors worldwide.
✦ Interviewed industry titans including Jeff Bezos and Masayoshi Son.
✦ Secured exclusive insights from Silicon Valley and India leaders.
✦ Provided first-hand reporting from global tech hubs.
Cross-Media Journalism Pioneer
Bridging print and digital to create comprehensive tech and startup coverage.
✦ Spearheaded the conceptualization of startup-focused media pages.
✦ Launched successful microsites for enhanced digital presence.
✦ Expertise in storytelling across diverse journalistic formats.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering disruptive startups and connecting with their visionary founders.
✦ Exploring new investment opportunities and venture capital trends in emerging markets.
✦ Engaging with a community of innovators to foster cross-pollination of ideas.
I can help with
✦ Provide deep insights into the Indian tech and startup landscape.
✦ Connect individuals with key players in the venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
✦ Offer expert perspectives on emerging technology trends and market shifts.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying early-stage companies with unique disruptive potential.
✦ Finding collaborators for in-depth investigative pieces on the new economy.
✦ Connecting with global investors interested in the Indian startup scene.