Began doctoral studies in Computer Science at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Aditya Jha
आदित्य झा
Canadian-Nepali entrepreneur and philanthropist; recipient of the Order of Canada
Currently Founder and Chairman, POA Educational Foundation
About
Aditya Jha grew up in Madhwa, a village in Nepal’s Mahottari district. He studied further in India, working toward a PhD in computer science. He then worked in Singapore, France, and finally Canada.
He worked at Bell Canada for a while. Then he started his own software company, called Isopia Inc. In 2001, Sun Microsystems bought his company. He went on to start more businesses. He also spends a lot of time on charity work through his group, the POA Educational Foundation. This group supports education and new businesses in Canada and other countries. In 2012, he received the Order of Canada for his work.
Quick facts
- Birthplace
- Madhwa, Mahottari District, Nepal
- Profession
- Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- Current role
- Founder and Chairman, POA Educational Foundation
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Founder and Chairman
POA Educational Foundation
President and CEO
dgMarket International Inc.
Previous roles
General Manager, eBusiness and Product Marketing
Bell Canada
Education
Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Bachelor's
Kurukshetra University
MSc, Mathematics
Jawaharlal Nehru University
PhD studies, Computer Science
Career & life timeline
- 1979
- 1989
Moved to Canada after working in Singapore
- 2001
His software company, Isopia Inc., was acquired by Sun Microsystems
- 2012
Inducted into the Order of Canada
Achievements
Order of Canada
2012Canada's highest civilian honour, for philanthropic work supporting education and entrepreneurship
Top 25 Canadian Immigrants
2010
Awards & honours
Order of Canada
Organizations & affiliations
- POA Educational Foundation
- dgMarket International
Last updated: 2026-09-06