An alumnus of IIT Madras, Pitti began his career with Capital One and HSBC Bank in the US, before coming back to India and taking on the entrepreneurial path. His first successful venture was NearGroup, a geo-based social networking app that reached over 63 million users globally, emphasizing his ability to build and scale consumer digital platforms.
At EaseMyTrip, Prashant is the strategic force for the brand and leads business units like: strategic marketing, mergers & acquisitions, investor relations, integrated corporate communications and public relations. Prashant’s business philosophy focuses on fostering long-term employee development, maintaining frugality, and playing the long game.
Away from the boardroom, Prashant is invested in the public good and civic innovation. He continues to feature on numerous thought leadership podcasts, panels, and business media where he promotes curiosity-driven entrepreneurship, ethical business, and sustainable scaling.
In his personal time, he enjoys reading, chess, boxing, meditation, and family time. These hobbies, alongside his calm demeanor and ability to think strategically, have earned him respect as one of the leading voices among India’s new-age entrepreneurs.
Apart from EaseMyTrip, he is also successfully building Optimo Capital.
Mr. Prashant Pitti can be reached out at prashant@easemytrip.com