Govind Gaur

Founder

South Delhi, Delhi, India9 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder and CEO of a successful travel startup.
Led large teams for national-level events.
Expert in building community-driven travel experiences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Travel and Event Management industry with a strong focus on community engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipLeadershipTeam Management

Other Skills

Big Data AnalyticsCrisis ManagementExpansion PlanningHiringHospitalityHuman Resources (HR)ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMotivationProblem SolvingSalesStorytellingStrategic Planning

About

I'm Govind Gaur, and I truly believe every great journey starts with a simple idea. My path from NIT Kurukshetra to building WanderOn has been about turning small dreams into shared adventures. At WanderOn, we’re not just planning trips, we’re building a community where smart technology meets genuine human connections, and every travel experience tells its own story. Working at Delhivery and Mu-Sigma early in my career showed me how technology can change the game, but I quickly learned that it's the people behind it who make the real difference. That's why WanderOn is built on four pillars: innovative tech, solid operations, creative storytelling, and bold leadership. For me, entrepreneurship is all about passion, resilience, and inspiring others along the way. I’m dedicated to creating travel experiences that are personal and transformative, and I’m excited to keep turning our shared dreams into unforgettable adventures, one journey at a time. Expertise: Leadership | Startups | Sales | Expansion Planning | Crisis Management | Team Building | Hiring | Motivation

Experience

Wanderon

Founder, CEO

Jul 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India

At WanderOn, community travel isn’t just the future, it’s our vibrant present. We’re building a passionate network of travelers who come together to explore the world’s most exciting destinations in a guided, affordable way, turning every journey into a shared adventure.
Our dedicated team of 200+ employees has helped over 70k travelers experience 15k+ trips in just five years, earning 14k+ glowing reviews at an average rating of 4.9/5. For us, community travel means forging genuine connections and creating memories that last a lifetime.
We’re also embracing smart tech and AI to streamline planning and deliver personalized itineraries, making every trip seamless and unforgettable. At WanderOn, we’re constantly redefining what it means to explore the world together.

HospitalityEntrepreneurshipLeadershipTeam ManagementTrust ManagementStorytelling+4

Affine analytics

Business Analyst

May 2016 – Oct 2016 · 5 mos · Bangalore

Team Management

Mu sigma inc.

Business Analyst

Dec 2015 – Apr 2016 · 4 mos · Bangalore

Delhivery

Planning Engineer

Jun 2015 – Nov 2015 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Techspardha, nit kurukshetra

Vice President

Jul 2014 – May 2015 · 10 mos · Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

Techspardha(formerly Literati) is the annual Techno-Managerial festival of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. Established in the year 1995 as Technospect with 9 events, the extravaganza transformed into Literati the following year attracting 10,000+ students from 150+ colleges around India.
Responsibilities
Managed to attract sponsorships worth INR 1M+ during the course of the festival
Organized 50+ workshops during the festival addressing to the current technological innovations in the field of Robotics, AI and others
Co-organized 5+ informal events and managed a special Coke Studio Night managing - Raeth Band

LeadershipTeam Management

Confluence, nit kurukshetra

Committe Head

Jun 2014 – May 2015 · 11 mos · Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

Confluence, popularly known as Conflu is the Annual National Level Cultural Fest of National Institue of Technology Kurukshetra. Initiated in the year 1993 by a group of enthusiasts, it has now become one of the biggest college festivals in India. Last year, it saw that a footfall of 30000+ people from 110+ colleges.
Responsibilities:
Led a 3-tier team of 250+ volunteers for Confluence'15; INR 3MM+ budget; 60+events; 24,000+ footfall
Initiated a dedicated social media outreach program; improved visibility by 1100% YoY basis to 1,50,000 FB hits daily
Fetched sponsorship of INR 1.2 MM+ and created segregated online platforms for 20+ products and sponsors
Co-organized 8+ ProShows and 70+ events; managed vendors and celebrities- Mustafe Zahid and Euphoria.

LeadershipTeam Management