Ishan Sharma
Ishan Sharma | |
|---|---|
 Ishan Sharma | |
| Born | India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Goa |
| Occupation | YouTuber, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Organization | MarkitUp |
| Known for | YouTube content on upskilling, business, AI |
Notable work | Unlocking Unicorn Secrets |
Ishan Sharma is an Indian YouTuber, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker known for creating content on upskilling, business, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder of the marketing agency MarkitUp and co-author of the book Unlocking Unicorn Secrets. Sharma has built a large online audience through his educational videos and podcast, aiming to help individuals build careers aligned with their passions.[1]
Early Life and Education
Ishan Sharma studied at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Goa. During his early years, he developed an interest in technology, machine learning, and content creation, which later shaped his career in digital education and entrepreneurship.
Career
YouTube and Content Creation
Sharma is best known for his YouTube channel, where he creates videos focused on upskilling, career growth, business strategies, and artificial intelligence. His content is aimed at helping individuals build sustainable careers and income streams aligned with their interests.[2]
He has amassed over 1.7 million subscribers and collaborated with major global technology companies including Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA, and HubSpot.[3]
Entrepreneurship
Sharma is the founder of MarkitUp, a Bengaluru-based marketing agency that specializes in organic and shareable content. The agency has worked with over 40 brands, ranging from startups and individual creators to publicly listed companies in India as well as firms in the United States and United Kingdom.[4]
Podcast
He hosts the podcast Limitless with Ishan, where he interviews entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders. Guests have included prominent figures such as Ashneer Grover, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Aashish Kashyap, Noah Kagan, and Gary Vaynerchuk.[5]
Author
Sharma co-authored Unlocking Unicorn Secrets with Kushal Lodha. The book explores the journeys of 20 Indian unicorn founders, including Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Nithin and Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha), and Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth). Published by Penguin on August 15, 2023, the book became an Amazon bestseller, selling over 10,000 copies.
Public Speaking
Sharma has delivered over 40 talks at educational institutions across India, including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). He has also conducted corporate workshops on artificial intelligence for companies such as HP and Lenovo.
Personal Life
Sharma is based in Bengaluru, India, and frequently travels to cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, San Francisco, and New York for professional engagements.
Bibliography
Unlocking Unicorn Secrets (2023), co-authored with Kushal Lodha
References
- ↑ "YouTuber Ishan Sharma buys first house in Bengaluru, says 'You can't put amount on peace of mind'". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-14.
- ↑ "YouTuber Ishan Sharma breaks silence after being accused of lying about buying his first house in Bengaluru". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-15.
- ↑ "YouTuber Ishan Sharma faces backlash for 'first house in Bengaluru' post, clarifies on X". India Today. 2025-11-15.
- ↑ "Youtuber Ishan Sharma reacts to seeing massive Infosys billboard in London". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "Bengaluru YouTuber Ishan Sharma meets Apple CEO Tim Cook". Hindustan Times.