Achievements and Charity
The Entrepreneur Who Built an Industry
LD Sharma is widely celebrated as the Father of Affiliate Marketing in India, but his impact goes far beyond titles. Over the years, he has worn many hats — entrepreneur, innovator, investor, mentor, and most importantly, a builder of ecosystems.
Starting with a bold vision, LD pioneered performance-based marketing in India when the concept was still in its infancy. He built companies from the ground up, navigated through the early challenges of digital advertising, and helped establish affiliate marketing as a credible, scalable, and results-driven channel for businesses across the country.
Under his leadership, India’s first and largest affiliate network was born — setting new benchmarks in performance, transparency, and partner growth.
🏅 Awards & Honors
LD Sharma’s work has been recognized at multiple national and international platforms. A few of his many accolades include:
- Global Indian Business Excellence Award 2019 at the House of Commons
- Business Leader of the Year 2019–20 by Economic Times
- Top 50 Global Leaders in Marketing & Advertising by MADCon & Prism
- Iconic Leader of the Year 2019 by WBR
- Young Indian Entrepreneurs 2018–2019 Award by AsiaOne
- Featured in Forbes India, August 2019 Special Edition – India Shining
He has also been featured as the “Face of the Month” in Startup360 (Nov 2017) and CIO Review (Oct 2017).
Aananayaa Foundation: Giving Back with Purpose
LD Sharma’s success was never meant to be his alone. Inspired by his own humble beginnings in a small village in Himachal Pradesh, he established the Aananayaa Foundation — a non-profit organization dedicated to education, empowerment, and opportunity.
Through this foundation, he has:
- Supported the education of numerous students from rural communities, helping them pursue higher and university-level studies.
- Sponsored budding athletes, giving them access to training, resources, and platforms to shine.
- Led multiple charitable initiatives, including medical camps, livelihood programs, and rural infrastructure support.
Last modified: April 25, 2025