Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Shaadi.com Founder Reflects on Giving Up US Green Card
Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com, talked about giving up his US green card.
He said it was a difficult but life-changing decision.
He was initially hesitant to return to India.
He ultimately decided to let go of his US residency.
He believes staying in the US would have kept him in a less exciting job.
Back in India, he built Shaadi.com and invested in many startups.
He encourages others to build their careers in India because that's where he sees potential for growth.
Anupam Mittal surrendered his US green card, a decision he called life-defining.
Giving up his green card was emotionally difficult for Mittal.
Mittal noted the financial implications of surrendering a green card, which included an exit tax.
Mittal believes staying in the US would have limited his professional growth.
Returning to India allowed Mittal to build Shaadi.com and invest in numerous startups.
- Who
- Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com.
- What
- Mittal discussed his decision to surrender his US green card.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- India and the US
- Why
- To build his company in India and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Person
- Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com
- Event
- Mittal's decision to give up his US green card
- Profession
- Entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank India judge
- Company Founded
- Shaadi.com
- Impact of returning
- Built Shaadi.com, invested in 300+ startups, became a Shark Tank India judge