Pradeep Singh was born in India to Punjabi refugee parents who migrated from Lahore during the traumatic partition of 1947. His father served as an officer in the Indian Army, a profession that instilled structure, adaptability, and resilience into family life. Constant relocation meant growing up across small towns and large cities—an experience that quietly trained him to embrace change rather than fear it.
At the age of twelve, Pradeep left home to attend a boarding school. The early separation fostered independence, self-belief, and discipline—qualities that would later define his leadership style. After school, he earned admission to IIT Delhi, one of India’s most prestigious engineering institutions, graduating in Electrical Engineering in 1979.
Pradeep Singh: From Programmer to Global Thinker
Pradeep Singh began his professional life as a programmer in Mumbai, followed by a stint in Doha, Qatar. These early roles sharpened his technical grounding while exposing him to global work environments long before globalization became a buzzword.
In 1982, Pradeep and his wife immigrated to the United States with little certainty but immense determination. He joined Harvard Business School, often joking that he felt like an “admissions mistake.” Yet, through hard work, frugality, and entrepreneurial hustle, the couple not only managed tuition costs but built financial independence. This period also marked the beginning of a lifelong appreciation for immigrant resilience and opportunity.
He graduated from Harvard Business School in 1984, and during his final year, authored a visionary thesis titled “Writing Software in India for US Markets.” That paper would later become the blueprint for his entrepreneurial journey.
Microsoft Years: Witnessing Technology History in the Making
In January 1986, just days before its IPO, Pradeep Singh joined Microsoft. What followed was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Starting as the first product manager for Microsoft Excel, he played a critical role in shaping one of the world’s most influential software products.
Over nine transformative years, Microsoft grew from 800 employees to over 15,000. Pradeep rose through the ranks, eventually serving as General Manager of Windows Mobile. His time at Microsoft offered more than career growth—it provided a front-row seat to innovation at scale and reinforced the power of disciplined execution married with bold ideas.
Pradeep Singh: A Turning Point That Redefined Purpose
In 1993, a cycling accident left Pradeep unconscious and hospitalized in the ICU. Recovery brought reflection. He realized that professional success alone was incomplete without meaningful contribution.
This moment became a turning point. Gratitude replaced ambition as the driving force, and the desire to give back began shaping his future decisions.
Aditi Consulting: Building Value Across Borders
In 1994, Pradeep Singh founded Aditi Technologies, later rebranded as Aditi Consulting. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with strong roots in India, Aditi became one of the early pioneers in global product engineering and distributed software development.
Starting with Microsoft as its first client, Aditi anticipated a future where innovation would be borderless. Today, Aditi Consulting is a trusted digital engineering and talent solutions partner for Fortune 500 companies, offering end-to-end product development, R&D services, and emerging technology consulting.
What sets Aditi apart is not scale alone, but intent—building long-term partnerships, accelerating innovation, and enabling clients to rethink how technology creates value.
Serial Entrepreneurship: Creating Beyond One Company
A true Pradeep Singh tech entrepreneur, his vision extended beyond a single venture.
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Talisma: One of India’s earliest globally competitive CRM software products, later spun off as an independent company.
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Vidyanext (formerly Pengala Learning): A personalized learning and tuition platform focused on improving educational outcomes.
Each venture reflected Pradeep’s belief that technology must solve real problems—not just chase trends.
Philanthropy and Giving Back: Education as a Mission
Pradeep Singh’s commitment to education extends far beyond business. As Vice Chairman of Pratham USA, he supports one of India’s largest education-focused non-profits, dedicated to improving learning outcomes for underprivileged children.
His philanthropic philosophy is simple yet powerful: progress is incomplete if it does not lift others along the way.
Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Pradeep has served on several boards, including Altoura, Colligent, Affinity Answers, Systemantics, and the Washington Software Association. Across these roles, he is known not just as a strategist, but as a mentor—encouraging ethical leadership, long-term thinking, and humility.
In recognition of his contributions, he has received:
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Technology Pioneer Award from the World Economic Forum (Davos)
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Distinguished Alumni Service Award from IIT Delhi (2006)