Finance With Sharan Biography: Age, Sister, Parents, Net Worth, 1% Club, Books, Girlfriend

Sharan Hegde, known as Finance With Sharan, is an Indian entrepreneur, content creator, finance influencer, and founder known for simplifying personal finance through comedic, engaging videos blending cosplay, humor, and education.

A former management consultant at KPMG and PwC, he transitioned to full-time content creation during the pandemic, amassing millions of followers and launching the 1% Club, a finance community and edtech/fintech startup aimed at helping Indians achieve financial independence.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sharan Hegde
• Stage Name: Finance With Sharan
• Born: July 15, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Occupation: Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and Finance Influencer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hegde
• Siblings: Shreya Hegde
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sharan Hegde is an entrepreneur and content creator. He was born on July 15, 1995, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. He was raised by his parents, known as Mr. and Mrs. Hegde, in humble surroundings, with his family running a restaurant business. He has an elder sister named Shreya Hegde.

Curious about money from childhood, he helped in the family business and developed an early interest in finance. He pursued mechanical engineering at R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, graduating around 2018.

He later secured admission to Columbia Business School for an MBA but dropped out in August 2022 to focus on his entrepreneurial and creator journey. Details about his early life include a strict upbringing that fueled his drive for success. His ethnicity is Indian.

Career

Sharan Hegde first rose to prominence as a management consultant at KPMG and PwC in Bengaluru, working on strategy projects with banks and NBFCs from mid-2018. During the pandemic, he ventured into content creation, starting his Instagram handle @financewithsharan in 2021 to simplify finance concepts through comedic shorts, cosplay, and entertaining long-form videos.

His relatable style exploded, gaining millions of followers across Instagram (over 2.9 million) and YouTube (millions of subscribers), where he covers investing, money management, stock market tips, and personal finance hacks. Featured in Forbes, Economic Times, Mint, and Times of India, he was named in Forbes 30 Under 30.

He founded the 1% Club, India’s largest finance community offering edtech masterclasses, financial services, and a members-only platform for independence. He authored books like Zero to Viral (2023) and Rise to the 1% (recent), and hosts podcasts and interviews discussing entrepreneurship, mindset, and markets. Known for blending humor with actionable advice, he continues building his startup in public while inspiring financial literacy.

Awards and Nominations

• Forbes 30 Under 30
• Finance Influencer of the Year Award (2022)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @financewithsharan
• YouTube handle: @financewithsharan
• LinkedIn handle: sharanhegde95

Personal Life

Sharan Hegde, 30, has unknown height details from verified sources. He is unmarried with no publicly known children. Details about his current relationship status are not documented.

He maintains a low-profile personal life, sharing motivational content, reflections on success, childhood stories, and finance tips through social media, emphasizing curiosity, resilience, and financial independence while keeping family matters private.

Net Worth

Sharan Hegde‘s net worth is estimated at $10 million USD. His income primarily comes from content creation revenue (YouTube ads, Instagram sponsorships), the 1% Club startup (edtech/fintech services, memberships), book sales (Zero to Viral, Rise to the 1%), speaking engagements, brand collaborations, and investments from his consulting and entrepreneurial background.