Neha Narkhede (37), who co-founded streaming data technology company Confluent and the open source messaging system Apache Kafka in the US, has become India’s youngest self-made woman entrepreneur, according to the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022 that was released Wednesday. She ranks 336, wth an estimated worth of Rs 4,700 crore. Neha Narkhede is the co-founder and CEO of Oscilar, and the original creator of Apache Kafka. She is also a board director of Confluent, an investor or advisor to several startups, and a speaker at various events and media platforms. Neha Narkhede is an Indian American technology businesswoman. She also works as a technology investor and advisor for many renowned international software companies. The streaming data technology company, Confluent was co-founded by her in 2014 where she worked as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for some time. While working with LinkedIn, Neha Narkhede co-founded Apache Kafka, an open-source software platform. She is a board member of Confluent. In 2020, Forbes listed her as one of America ... Neha Narkhede is an Indian American technology entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. She is the co-founder of a streaming data technology company, Confluent and has worked in it as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).