Ravi Narayan

President, Middle East & South Asia

Throughout my career, I've been driven by the challenge of creating world-class products out of India. Whether it's mentoring startups or leading digital transformation initiatives, I'm proud to play a role in elevating India's position in the global tech arena.

Ravi, a trailblazer in the Venture Catalyst/Startup Accelerator realm, boasts a remarkable career spanning Silicon Valley startups, Microsoft for Startups, T-Hub, and Telangana's CIO. With over 30 years of experience, he's adept at building high-performance teams and guiding companies from inception to exit. A founding chair of prestigious entrepreneurial initiatives, Ravi is dedicated to developing best practices for training entrepreneurs at various stages. His passion extends to fostering innovation ecosystems and applying ancient wisdom to modern entrepreneurship, creating a holistic approach to business success. Ravi's expertise in digital transformation and disruptive technologies continues to shape the global startup landscape.

Noteworthy speaking engagements

November, 20th, 2024

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024

Bengaluru, India

With the theme ‘Unbound,’ Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 brought together participants from 51 countries, including top executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and technology enthusiasts.

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October, 15th, 2024

Startup Genome Ecosystem Leadership Forum at GITEX Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ravi joined international ecosystem leaders for the Building a World-Class Corporate Innovation Environment session.

January, 8th, 2024

Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024

Chennai, India

Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet is a business summit organized by Government of Tamil Nadu to facilitate domestic and foreign investments in the state by exploring leadership, sustainability, and inclusivity in startup ecosystems.

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