Dr. Vidhu Shekhar is a distinguished academic, fintech expert, and former investment banker specializing in blockchain, financial innovation, and strategic investments. With a career spanning academia and high-stakes finance, he brings a rare blend of theoretical depth and hands-on execution.
He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from IIM Calcutta, an MBA from IIM Calcutta (2006), and a B.Tech (H) from IIT Kharagpur (2004). Before academia, he built a formidable career in financial services, working across global investment banks and multi-billion-dollar private equity and hedge funds, closing major M&A and investment deals.
Currently a Faculty of Finance & Economics at Bhavan’s SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Dr. Shekhar teaches Fintech, AI/ML, Blockchain, and Corporate Finance, earning top-tier feedback from MBA students, CXOs, and senior executives. His fintech courses are widely recognized for their real-world applicability and strategic depth. He has also co-led long-term executive programs in AI/ML, fintech, and blockchain, shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
His research spans Financial Economics, FinTech, and AI, with expertise in blockchain, complex systems, computational finance, and global financial economics. A proficient coder in R and Python, he actively integrates computational methods into financial and economic research. Beyond academia, he is a co-founder of generative AI firms in finance and actively engages in fintech and AI innovation projects.
A prolific writer, Dr. Shekhar has authored various academic publications, delivered talks at international conferences, and contributed expert analysis to leading media outlets. His previous book, Fintech for Managers: A Handbook, has been widely acclaimed as a practical guide for executives.
In Blockchain for Business Applications: From Cryptographic Principles to Business Integration, Dr. Shekhar distills his deep expertise to provide a clear, actionable roadmap for executives and enterprises looking to harness blockchain’s transformative power.