MSME India Business Convention

RAHUL NARVEKAR

RAHUL NARVEKAR

Founder and CEO, India Network; Serial Entrepreneur & Investor

Rahul Narvekar is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, IIM Calcutta, and ESSEC Business School Paris. A first-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Narvekar never had it easy. Born and raised in Mumbai by a hard-working lower-middle-class Maharashtrian, he lived in a chawl and every day was a struggle. Yet one thing was certain – Mr. Narvekar was clear that he would write his life’s blueprint. Early on, he started working odd jobs, and each one turned out to be colossal learning and more importantly, a milestone towards his final goal. From a delivery boy to a ward boy in the hospital, to taking tuition and selling crackers, lanterns, and watermelons, he learned the ropes of business, profit and revenue early on in life. His balance sheet may have run in 3 figures, but he surely understood the nuances of earning and investing wisely at an early age. Rahul firmly believed that “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”. A frequent speaker to corporates, campuses, and various forums including twice at the UN, Harvard Business School, and TEDx Rahul has a son Rian Rao Narvekar and 3 dogs. He runs half marathons and 100 kms trail walks. He is also the first person in the world with sleep apnea to do the Everest Base Camp trek!