Sharan Hegde is an Indian finance influencer, content creator, and entrepreneur, known on social media as ‘Finance with Sharan.’ He is renowned for explaining topics such as personal finance, money management, investing, and financial independence in an entertaining and accessible manner. He is also the founder and CEO of ‘The 1% Club’.
He began his career as a management consultant before establishing himself as an entrepreneur and content creator. His content enjoys immense popularity on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Sharan Hegde has been featured in the ’30 Under 30′ list for Asia and recognized by Forbes India among its ‘Digital Stars.’
Sharan Hegde Bio/Wiki
Sharan Hegde was born on July 15, 1995, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. As of 2026, he is 31 years old. He pursued a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering at R.V. College of Engineering in Bengaluru, Karnataka (2014–2018). During his engineering studies, he aspired to work as a chief engineer for major companies like Ferrari and BMW; however, after sending his resume to several large firms, he realized that they primarily hired graduates from IITs or IIMs. Although he subsequently cleared the CAT exam, he failed to secure admission, prompting him to decide on a career in a different field.
Sharan chose to pursue a career in management consulting. In 2019, he began creating content related to personal finance on a social media account named “Finance with Sharan.” Sharan Hegde later enrolled in an MBA program at Columbia Business School in New York but eventually dropped out to focus on his career as a content creator and entrepreneur.
He had been interested in business and finance-related subjects since childhood. During his school days, he was a quiet student with a passion for reading books. His father ran a restaurant in Mysore, and Sharan would visit him during summer vacations, where he learned to handle cash at the counter and manage cash flow. His elder sister, Shreya Hegde, also fully supported him throughout his journey of becoming an influencer.
Sharan Hegde Personal Information
| Full Name | Sharan Hegde |
| Famous For | Creating content for the Instagram page ‘Finance with Sharan’ and the YouTube channel ‘Finance with Sharan’ |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Finance Influencer, Content creator |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1995 (Saturday) |
| Age | 31 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka |
| College | R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karanataka Columbia Business School, New York |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karanataka (2014-2018) Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, New York |
| Height | 6’0″ (183 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetariam |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
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Sharan Hegde Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Name Not Known (Businessman) |
| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Sister | Shreya Hegde (elder) |
Sharan Hegde Career
After completing his engineering degree, Sharan Hegde secured a job as an analyst at KPMG in the Greater Bengaluru area through campus placement in July 2018; he worked there for two years before leaving in November 2020. Subsequently, he also volunteered with an NGO. In April 2021, he joined PwC in the Greater Bengaluru area as an Associate Consultant but left the company in January 2022.
In January 2021, Sharan Hegde began posting finance-related videos on his YouTube channel, ‘Finance with Sharan.’ His content covers topics such as investing, financial freedom, and money management. As his audience grew, he expanded beyond short videos to create masterclasses and long-form educational content.
In 2022, he received the YouTube Gold Play Button for his channel, ‘Finance with Sharan.’ By 2026, his YouTube channel had surpassed 3.5 million subscribers. He also created financial content on Instagram using humor and skits; by 2026, he had garnered 2.9 million followers on that platform.
Sharan Hegde co-founded 1% Club. This platform focuses on resources, tools, and a community related to personal finance and financial independence. He is the founder and CEO of The 1% Club.
Sharan Hegde Business & Sources of Income
His most well-known business venture is the ‘1% Club’. This platform focuses on financial independence, and its ecosystem includes brands such as Pillow, Personal CFO, BTS, and 1% Club Capital, alongside the 1% Club itself.
Potential sources of his personal income include:
- Financial content creation
- Educational programs
- Business ventures
- Brand partnerships
- Speaking engagements and events
- The 1% Club ecosystem
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Sharan Hegde Awards
- Sharan Hegde was included among India’s 75 young cultural ambassadors recognized by the Ministry of Culture.
- In 2025, ‘The Economic Times’ honored him with the ‘ET Entrepreneur of the Year – Finance’ award for his leadership and business growth with ‘The 1% Club’.
- In 2024, Sharan Hegde received the ‘Finance Excellence – Male’ award at the Navbharat Influencer Awards 2024.
- In 2024, he was recognized by ‘GQ Most Influential Young Indians’ for shaping financial literacy and digital content trends in India.
- Between 2022 and 2025, Sharan was recognized and honored as ‘Finance Influencer of the Year’ for his consistent work as a creator on digital platforms.
- In 2023, Sharan Hegde was recognized as ‘ET Brand Equity Mega Influencer of the Year’ for his immense digital reach and impact.
- In 2023, he was honored in the ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ list within the Media, Marketing, and Advertising category for popularizing financial education.
Sharan Hegde Social Media Accounts
| financewithsharan | |
| YouTube | @financewithsharan |
Sharan Hegde Interesting Facts
- Sharan Hegde began his career in management consulting.
- Sharan is known on social media as ‘Finance with Sharan’.
- He studied mechanical engineering and later enrolled in an MBA but dropped out to focus on creating financial content.
- He has carved a niche for himself on social media by explaining finance through a blend of comedy and entertaining presentations.
- Sharan Hegde is the founder and CEO of ‘The 1% Club’.
- His venture, ‘The 1% Club’, is dedicated to financial education and financial independence.
- He has 2.9 million followers on Instagram and 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube.
- Sharan created his YouTube channel, ‘Finance with Sharan’, in 2014 but posted his first video there in 2021.
- His sister, Shreya Hegde, encouraged him to share videos on Instagram and has helped him create content.
- Sharan Hegde launched an online masterclass focused on personal finance education.
- He has been recognized in the ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ list.
- Sharan also authored a book titled ‘Zero to Viral’, which was highlighted in his profile by Entrepreneur India.
- In addition to being a content creator, he is a recognized entrepreneur.
