Naveen Jain, married and with three children, continues to enjoy the fruits of his hard work. The brainchild of two successful companies, Jain has come a long way from his childhood years in India’s Uttar Pradesh.
Named one of the “40 Richest Americans Under 40″ by Fortune Magazine, Jain’s net worth is estimated to be about $8 billion. And this is all because of his perseverance in following his dreams, no matter what the cost may be.
After finishing his engineering degree and receiving his MBA from prestigious Indian institutions, Naveen Jain moved to the United States and explored the developments in technology. He eventually landed a job with Microsoft Corporation, the company owned by one of his role models, Bill Gates.
After his stint with Microsoft, Jain created the web content provider InfoSpace. The company began operating in 1996 and slowly developed to become a company worth more than $31 billion.
In 2003, after leaving InfoSpace, Jain collaborated with fellow Microsoft and InfoSpace to establish Intelius. This company offers private investigation type of services that mainly deal with identity theft and other similar issues. Intelius strives to deliver intelligent information like people searches, neighborhood reports, criminal background checks, and identity theft protection. The company’s prompt and reliable services help customers come up with better decisions regarding their daily dealings, especially those that concern individuals, assets, and businesses.
Over the years, Naveen Jain and Intelius have delivered exceptional services. As a result of this, various groups and organizations have given them recognition. The Puget Sound Business Journal is just one of the many groups that have awarded Jain and Intelius the honor they deserve. Puget Sound has recognized Intelius as one of the fastest growing private companies in the North American area. It also received recognition from Deloitte and Touche when the company was named one of the fastest-growing North America-based technological firms.
From his simple life in India, Naveen Jain has definitely gone up the ladder. He now resides in the posh community of Medina, Washington, where Bill Gates also takes residence.
