Anand Deshpande
Founder of Persistent Systems, one of the IT companies that made Pune a software city.
Quick facts
- Known for:
- Persistent Systems
- Founded:
- 1990
- Pune link:
- Senapati Bapat Road
Life and work
Anand Deshpande studied at IIT Kharagpur and Indiana University and worked in the United States before returning to Pune. In 1990 he founded Persistent Systems, which grew into a large software company with offices in many countries.
Pune link
Persistent Systems has its headquarters in Pune and was one of the companies that helped build the city's IT industry, long before the Hinjewadi IT park grew. He is also known for supporting education and young entrepreneurs in Pune.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.