Vidy Sharma
Vidy Sharma

Vidy Sharma

2X founder, product leader, developer. I try making stuff for the joy of making.

About me

  • I currently live in Bangalore and work at Simpl.
  • Grew up across 7 cities in India.
  • I’ve always been fascinated with how things work. I’ve been breaking and putting together toys & electronics at home since I was 8.
  • Started two companies. The first one when I was just 16.
  • I completed my electronics engineering from DSI.
  • You can reach me on: Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram // Email: heyvidy@gmail.com

Some things I believe in

  • Create beautiful things you're proud of.
  • Cost of Inaction >> Cost of the Wrong Action
  • Things don't have to change the world, to be important.
  • Focus on Velocity. Not Speed.
  • Your life is defined by your default Inertia.
  • People can choose to be great.
  • The world loves novelty. Do things the interesting way.
  • Follow the hunch.
  • More work ≠ More results.
  • Words have power. Use impeccable words.
  • Be the best person you know.
  • Rationality is a tool for optimization, not invention.
  • Helheimr - “Seize the moment, do hard things”. (ref: JRR Tolkien’s TCBS)

My Essays

📖
Learn that damn skill
September 6, 2025
💭
Creative Courage in Business
May 8, 2025
🧧
The Hidden Cost of Playing it Safe
December 27, 2024
Buridan’s Ass
February 22, 2023
Hermann Hesse on Little Joys
January 10, 2023
💼
The Best Jobs In Tech Need More Than Tech Skills
December 4, 2019
📕
What If Others Know More About My Topic Than Me?
November 20, 2019
🎓
Exploring Elements Of Student Success At Speckbit Academy
October 16, 2018
🏛️
10 Things They Won’t Tell You In College
August 25, 2018
📈
On Learning How To Learn
August 16, 2018
Not knowing that you suck
May 8, 2016
On Branding & Customer Promise