Ravi Venkatesan Ravi Venkatesan is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and the founder Chairman of Social Venture Partners India

Ravi Venkatesan

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Ravi Venkatesan is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and the founder Chairman of Social Venture Partners India
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Location
Location

bengaluru

Language
Language

english

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

About Ravi Venkatsan

Ravi Venkatesan is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and the founder Chairman of Social Venture Partners India, a network of engaged philanthropists addressing social problems through venture philanthropy. Ravi persuasively talks about business, innovation, globalization, social entrepreneurship, and developing leaders for a better world.

Hire Ravi Venkatesan as a motivational speaker as he can inspire you to become the best version of yourself and motivate you to focus on your goals and work on your dreams. Book Ravi Venkatesan to a memorable event.

Achievements

  • Ravi Venkatesan advises several global firms and serves on the boards of Rockefeller Foundation, Infosys Ltd, and Strand Lifesciences. 

  • He is a Director on the board of AB Volvo and Infosys Ltd.and a member of the Advisory Boards of Harvard Business School and Purdue University. 

  • He is the author of an acclaimed book "Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere" published by Harvard Business Review.

  • Ravi Venkatesan has spoken at various reputed platforms on various topics like business, leadership, team-work, collaboration, communication etc and his speeches have inspired people from all walks of life. 

If you’re looking to  book  Ravi Venkatsan speaker who is deeply knowledgeable about business and global leadership, hire Ravi  Venkatesan for your event. His insights will be invaluable for audiences seeking to navigate complex global challenges.

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Why Ravi Venkatsan?

Ravi is one of the most visible thought leaders in the space of Business, Innovation, Globalization and Social Entrepreneurship. He takes great interest in conducting sessions on developing leaders for a better world. Apart from his profound sessions, Ravi Venkatesan is a Philanthropist who takes active part in various social causes. If you are looking for a speaker with global mindset and top of the line keynote delivery, Ravi Venkatesan is the best choice!

Book Ravi Venkatesan as a keynote motivational speaker as he can really lift the spirit of the audiences and make your event an inspirational haven. He has a way with his words, where he talks about business, entrepreneurship, corporate world, collaboration and communication. The employees can have a lot of takeaways from his words of worth so go ahead and Book/ Hire Ravi Venkatesan as a motivational speaker for your next show or event. 

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FAQs

1. What topics does Ravi Venkatsan cover in his speaking engagements?

Ravi Venkatsan covers many topics, including business, innovation, globalization, social entrepreneurship, and leadership development. His speeches are insightful and tailored to inspire leaders for a better world. If you wish to  book Ravi Venkatsan, you can expect him to deliver content that resonates deeply with your audience and addresses contemporary challenges in these areas.

2. How can I hire and book Ravi Venkatsan for an event?

To  book Ravi Venkatsan for your event, you can contact his management team or the booking agency that handles his speaking engagements. They will provide you with details regarding his availability, Ravi Venkatsan fees, and any specific requirements. You should reach out well in advance to secure your booking and ensure he is available for your desired dates.

3. What are the Ravi Venkatsan fees for speaking engagements?

The Ravi Venkatsan fees for speaking engagements can vary depending on the event’s location, duration, and nature. You should contact his management team or booking agency for detailed information on Ravi Venkatsan fees and how to hire Ravi Venkatsan . They can provide you with an accurate quote and further details regarding the costs involved.

4. Can Ravi Venkatsan customize his presentation to suit our event's theme?

Yes, Ravi Venkatsan is known for tailoring his speeches to fit the specific needs of different events and audiences. When you hire Ravi Venkatsan, you can discuss your event’s theme and objectives with his team, ensuring that his presentation is relevant and impactful. This customization makes him an excellent choice for any event focused on business, leadership, or social entrepreneurship.

Career Highlights and Achievements of Ravi Venkatesan

Corporate achievement

Former Chairman of Microsoft India, Bank of Baroda, and Cummins India; Co-Chairman of Infosys Ltd.; Board member of AB Volvo, Strand Lifesciences, and Harvard Business School.

Social Entrepreneurship

Founder of the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), aiming to create 10 million local entrepreneurs in India and Africa by 2030.

UNICEF Special Representative

Appointed as UNICEF’s Special Representative for Young People & Innovation, focusing on youth empowerment and innovation.

Venture Partner

Serves as a venture partner at Unitus Ventures, supporting early-stage startups in India.

Author

Authored the book Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere, providing insights into succeeding in emerging markets.

Public Speaker

Delivers lectures and speeches on topics like business, achievement, teamwork, and collaboration, inspiring audiences globally.

Board achievement

Served on the boards of The Rockefeller Foundation, Hitachi Ltd., and Thermax Ltd., contributing to strategic governance.

achievement in Management

Voted as one of India’s best management thinkers by Thinkers50 and recognized as Microsoft’s Alumni Hero in 2020.

Educational Contributions

Instrumental in creating Microsoft India’s Project Shiksha, a computer literacy program that has trained over 40 million school children in India.

Philanthropic Initiatives

Founder of Social Venture Partners India, a network of philanthropists supporting social enterprises across India.

Academic Honors

Holds a B.Tech from IIT Bombay, an MS from Purdue University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar.

Industry Impact

Played a key role in transforming organizations like Cummins India and Microsoft India, leading them to significant growth and market presence.

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Ravi Venkatesan

Ravi Venkatesan is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and the founder Chairman of Social Venture Partners India

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FAQs

You can book Ravi Venkatesan for keynotes, board conversations and leadership sessions through engage4more. Share your date, city, format and audience, and our team will check his availability, share a transparent quote and coordinate every booking detail.
Ravi Venkatesan is a business leader who served as chairman of Microsoft India and chairman of Bank of Baroda, and co-founded the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship. engage4more lists him as a speaker on leadership and strategy.
Ravi Venkatesan wrote Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere, a widely read book on how global companies succeed in India. engage4more books him for sessions on strategy, emerging markets and leadership.
The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship, co-founded by Ravi Venkatesan, works to help millions of small entrepreneurs grow and create jobs. engage4more books him for sessions on inclusive growth and entrepreneurship.
Ravi Venkatesan speaks on leadership, winning in emerging markets, transformation, governance, banking reform, entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business. Through engage4more, organisations book him for insightful keynotes and CXO roundtables. Share your requirements to get started.
Yes, having chaired Bank of Baroda, Ravi Venkatesan offers rare insight into banking transformation and governance. engage4more books him for BFSI conferences, banking leadership forums and financial inclusion summits. Share your requirements to get started.
Yes, Ravi Venkatesan's experience leading Microsoft India and advising global companies makes him ideal for multinational leadership teams. engage4more helps tailor his session around succeeding in India's complex market. Share your requirements to get started.
Yes, through his work with small entrepreneurs, Ravi Venkatesan speaks compellingly about mass entrepreneurship and job creation. engage4more books him for policy forums, CSR events and startup ecosystem conferences. Share your requirements to get started.
Ravi Venkatesan's 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 on the profile.
To reach a booking manager for Ravi Venkatesan, 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.
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