Nirupa Shankar
Nirupa Shankar R | |
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| Born | Bangalore, Karnakata, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Masters in Hospitality Management Bachelor of Economics |
| Alma mater | Cornell University University of Virginia |
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| Organization | Brigade Group |
| Father | M. R. Jaishankar |
| Family | Pavitra Shankar (sister) |
| Awards | Top Young Leaders 2021 |
| Website | Official website |
Nirupa Shankar is an Indian entrepreneur and athlete. She serves as joint managing director of Brigade Group, a Bengaluru-based real estate company founded by her father, M. R. Jaishankar. Prior to this role, she was the company's executive director. In 2016, she oversaw the launch of the Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP), an initiative aimed at supporting tech startups in real estate.
Shankar was honored as a Young Turk on CNBC and included in Economic Times' 40 under 40 list.
She is also an athlete and has competed in marathons and triathlons, including the 2021 Ironman triathlon in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she was the sole female participant from India.