From VIT Vellore to a ₹9,500 crore unicorn: How this Google employee and McKinsey consultant built Hyderabad's biggest startup

Rohit Chennamaneni’s journey from VIT Vellore and Google to building Hyderabad’s first unicorn is a story of ambition, risk and innovation. After working at McKinsey and gaining global business experience, he co-founded Darwinbox with three friends in 2015. Starting from a small office, the AI-powered HR technology startup grew into a Rs 9,500 crore company serving leading enterprises worldwide. His journey highlights how education, experience and entrepreneurial courage can create lasting impact.