Narayana Murthy co-founded Infosys in 1981 and implemented strategies that made it one of India's largest IT companies. Infosys was the first company to push for offshore software development and follow US financial disclosure standards. Murthy focused on the challenging US market and globalized the Indian software industry through strategies like the Global Delivery Model. Infosys also emphasized rigorous HR practices including training, competitive benefits, and an employee stock option plan to attract and retain talent. These strategies and Murthy's leadership contributed significantly to Infosys' success.