From Kerala to NYC: Indian Man Makes Historic Leap as CEO of US-Based E-commerce Giant Gumroad
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In a remarkable tale of determination and success, Ershad Kunnakkadan, a 33-year-old Indian national, has been appointed as the CEO of San Francisco-based e-commerce company Gumroad. Kunnakkadan's rise to the top was swift and impressive, having joined the company in 2020 as an employee. With a strong foundation in software engineering, he quickly rose through the ranks to take over the CEO position after the company's founder, Sahil Lavingia, stepped down after 14 years at the helm. Lavingia announced the news on Twitter, expressing his confidence in Kunnakkadan's ability to lead the company forward. 'Exciting news: after 14 years, I'm stepping down as CEO of Gumroad. I've found the perfect leader to take over for me: Ershad Kunnakkadan,' Lavingia tweeted. 'He'll run Gumroad differently, and we'll restart our quarterly public board meetings in Jan 2026 (I remain the board) so everyone can learn alongside us as we make this transition.' Kunnakkadan, who recently relocated to NYC, expressed his gratitude to Lavingia for the opportunity and his commitment to serving the company's creators. 'Thank you, Sahil Lavingia, for the foundation, the guidance, the example, and for trusting me with this new role. I'm super excited and honoured,' he said. Social media users were quick to celebrate Kunnakkadan's achievement, with many expressing admiration for his 'Mallu power' and congratulating him on his new role. Kunnakkadan's LinkedIn profile reveals a remarkable career trajectory, having started as a developer intern in 2012 and transitioning to a software engineer role in 2013. After working remotely and then full-time in the UAE, he joined Gumroad full-time, marking the beginning of his successful journey to the top. As Gumroad embarks on this new chapter under Kunnakkadan's leadership, fans and followers are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for the company and its CEO. With a strong foundation and a talented team behind him, Ershad Kunnakkadan is poised to make a significant impact in the e-commerce industry.
