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Ritesh Agarwal

BUSINESS
Ritesh Agarwal was born in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha state, India and brought up in Rayagada. At the age of 13, he started selling SIM cards
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Location
Location

delhi ncr

Language
Language

english

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

5+ years

About Ritesh Agarwal

Agarwal was born in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha state, India and brought up in Rayagada. At the age of 13, he started selling SIM cards. Agarwal graduated from St. Johns Senior Secondary School and moved to Delhi in 2011 for college. At the age of 18, he founded Oyo Rooms making him one of the youngest billionaires in the country. You can book Ritesh Agarwal as a motivational speaker as his authenticity and way of speaking is very simple yet inspirational. The Oyo founder has a reputation of being very real when it comes to his opinions which is why he is liked by the people. 

You can hire Ritesh Agarwal as the young entrepreneur talks about various topics which include business, how to build a successful startup, entrepreneurship, investment, etc. So book Ritesh Agarwal for an unforgettable event. 

Achievements

  • From a college dropout to a dollar millionaire, he is a textbook example of a lack of formal education being no prerequisite for big success. He was the recipient of "Business World Young Entrepreneur Award" by BW Businessworld in 2017. 
  • OYO has a network of 2,200 hotels operating in 154 cities across India, with monthly revenues of $3.5 million & 1,500 employees as of 2018. And the company claims to have a 150-point standardization checklist & a 30-point audit checklist.
  • Ritesh usually talks on various subjects including Leadership, Turn-Around Marketing, Finding Talent & Product Business. 
  • Ritesh Agarwal was a famous panelist and became the youngest shark to appear on Shark Tank India (season 3) in 2024. 
  • He was also featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Asia.
  • You must book Ritesh Agarwal as a motivational speaker as he has spoken at various reputed platforms all around the world.

Contact booking manager to hire Ritesh Agarwal for the event at +91-8044186906 | activities@engage4more.com

Why Ritesh Agarwal?

You can book Ritesh Agarwal as a motivational speaker as he has a way with words that makes you want to listen to him and work on yourself. He talks about different things like persistence is key to success, courage and undying spirit to change dreams to reality and his inspiring journey from from a college dropout to the youngest billionaire. When it comes to his sessions, he has a very genuine and powerful voice which is appreciated by the audience. Book Ritesh Agarwal to know more about his life and how he achieved success at such a young age. 

If you want to hire Ritesh Agarwal, entrepreneur and OYO founder, give us a call at +91 9513353494 or email us at activities@engage4more.com to book him for your next event.

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1. How to Book Ritesh Agarwal for an event through engage4more?

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2. What is Ritesh Agarwal fees for an event as a speaker?

Ritesh Agarwal fees as a speaker may vary depending on factors such as location, duration of engagement, and type of event held. To hire Ritesh Agarwal and inspire your attendees, get in touch with us now.

3. Can I hire Ritesh Agarwal for a corporate event through engage4more?

Yes, you can hire Ritesh Agarwal whether it's a corporate event, a motivational talk, or a panel discussion, he can deliver impactful speeches for any event organized. Hire Ritesh Agarwal to deliver impactful speeches and engage your audience with his charisma.

4. What topics can Ritesh Agarwal speak about?

Ritesh Agarwal can speak on a number of topics which include leadership, entrepreneurship, business, team work, collaboration etc. Hire Ritesh Agarwal for an unforgettable event.

Career Highlights and Achievements of Ritesh Agarwal

Founded OYO / Oravel Stays

Dropped out of college and founded his hospitality startup, which later became OYO Rooms.

Growth of OYO network

By 2018, OYO had become a large network operating in many cities and hotels.

Forbes Asia 30 Under 30

Featured in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list.

Business World Young Entrepreneur

Received the Business World Young Entrepreneur award.

Panelist on Shark Tank India

Became the youngest “Shark” (investor/judge) on Shark Tank India Season 3.

Speaking on achievement & Innovation

Often speaks on topics like achievement, turnaround marketing, talent & product business.

Why Ritesh Agarwal ?

Ritesh Agarwal founded OYO at just 19, inspired by his own travels staying in small hotels across India. His story shows how a personal frustration can spark a global business. His candour about early struggles makes the story feel genuinely achievable. Book Ritesh Agarwal through engage4more for entrepreneurship summits, youth conclaves and startup events that celebrate bold, early ambition.
Growing up in a small town in Odisha, Agarwal went on to build a hospitality group operating across more than 35 countries. His journey inspires audiences everywhere. Audiences from smaller cities especially connect with his grounded, determined outlook. Hire him through engage4more for leadership events, campus programmes and conferences celebrating ambition that refuses to be limited by geography or background.
Agarwal has steered his company through rapid growth, pandemic disruption and restructuring before returning to profitability. His honest lessons on resilience resonate with leaders facing uncertainty. He speaks frankly about mistakes, recovery and rebuilding stronger business foundations. Book him via engage4more for leadership offsites and strategy conferences where teams must stay focused and adaptable through difficult business cycles.
As a judge on Shark Tank India since 2024, Agarwal evaluates founders, business models and pitches in front of millions of viewers. He brings sharp, practical investor thinking. Founders gain direct insight into how seasoned investors really evaluate opportunities. Hire him through engage4more for startup competitions, incubator demo days and innovation events that want credible, constructive feedback for entrepreneurs.
Under PRISM, Agarwal leads brands including OYO, Motel 6 and European vacation homes businesses, showing how Indian companies can compete worldwide. His examples show ambition, discipline and cultural sensitivity working together across borders. Book Ritesh Agarwal through engage4more for international business forums, expansion strategy sessions and leadership summits exploring how to scale ideas across markets and cultures.
engage4more makes it simple to request Ritesh Agarwal for keynotes, fireside chats and virtual sessions. We facilitate enquiries, availability checks, transparent quotes and event-day coordination. Share your date, city and audience details, and our team will guide the process smoothly from first enquiry to confirmed session. We keep communication clear, responsive and transparent at every single step.

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Ritesh Agarwal

Ritesh Agarwal was born in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha state, India and brought up in Rayagada. At the age of 13, he started selling SIM cards

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You can request Ritesh Agarwal for keynotes, fireside chats and entrepreneurship sessions through engage4more. Share your date, city, format and audience, and our team will check his availability, share a transparent quote and coordinate the booking.
To send a speaking enquiry for Ritesh Agarwal, contact engage4more at +91-8044186906 or activities@engage4more.com, or fill in the enquiry form on his profile. engage4more facilitates the request, checks availability and shares a quote.
No, engage4more is not Ritesh Agarwal's office, PR team or official agency. engage4more is a booking platform that lists him and facilitates speaking enquiries, availability checks and quotes for corporate events.
Ritesh Agarwal is from Odisha. He grew up in a small town in the state before moving to pursue entrepreneurship and founding OYO as a teenager. engage4more books him to share this small-town-to-global journey.
Ritesh Agarwal is the founder and group CEO of PRISM, the parent company of OYO, which he founded in 2013 at 19. He is also a Shark Tank India judge. engage4more lists him for keynotes and entrepreneurship sessions.
Ritesh Agarwal briefly enrolled in college in Delhi but left to build his business, later becoming one of the first Asian Thiel Fellows. engage4more books him for sessions on unconventional paths, learning by doing and bold career choices.
PRISM is the new corporate name of OYO's parent company, bringing together brands like OYO, Motel 6 and Belvilla. Ritesh Agarwal leads it as founder and group CEO. engage4more books him to share lessons from building this global hospitality group.
Ritesh Agarwal speaks on entrepreneurship, building global businesses from India, resilience through setbacks, customer obsession, leadership and startup fundraising. Through engage4more, organisations book him for keynotes and fireside chats that energise founders and teams.
Ritesh Agarwal's speaking fee depends on event format, duration, city, travel and whether the session is in person or virtual. engage4more shares a transparent, event-specific quote once you submit your requirements through the enquiry form.
Ritesh Agarwal leads a global company preparing for its IPO, so his calendar is tightly managed. engage4more checks his availability early and suggests suitable dates or formats, including virtual fireside chats, for your event.
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