Gaurav Sharma — CEO
As Chief Executive Officer at ACIC VGU Foundation, I support over 130 startups through investment opportunities, mentorship, capacity building, and prototyping. With a focus on start-up support and social entrepreneurship, I empower young entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into scalable ventures, bridging gaps in funding and market access. I am also the founder of Trash Company, where I contribute to sustainability by providing environmentally sustainable solutions that promote a circular economy. My work is fueled by a commitment to addressing waste management challenges and helping clients achieve impactful sustainability goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in sustainability and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on startup incubation and social impact.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Experience: 14 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Start-up Support
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainability Consulting
- Board Advisory Services
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Mentoring
Career Highlights
- Empowered over 130 startups through mentorship.
- Founder of a sustainable waste management company.
- Three-time TEDx speaker on climate change.
Work Experience
Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology
Advisory Committee Member || Bio Innovation and Incubation Center (BIIC) (5 mos)
SEED SPOT
Startup Mentor (8 mos)
beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship
Mentor (1 yr 9 mos)
Global Shapers Community
Curator (11 mos)
President - Global Shapers Jaipur Society (3 yrs 3 mos)
TEDxAnandNagar
TEDx Speaker (0 mo)
ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
Member at Assocham Startup Council (3 yrs 7 mos)
SIDBI Swavalamban Chair - Vivekananda Global University
Executive Chair (3 yrs 7 mos)
Why Academy
Founder (3 yrs 8 mos)
Trash Company
Founder (4 yrs 3 mos)
Motwani Jadeja Foundation
Rajeev Circle Fellow 2021 (4 yrs 5 mos)
E-Cell, IIT Bombay
Startup Mentor (1 yr 5 mos)
ACIC-VGU Foundation
Chief Executive Officer (4 yrs 6 mos)
GCEC - Global Centre for Entrepreneurship and Commerce
Visiting Professor (11 mos)
Global Shapers Community
Curator (11 mos)
Vice Curator (11 mos)
Shaper at Global Shapers Jaipur (6 yrs 5 mos)
Behind the Success (with Gaurav Sharma)
Podcast Host (4 yrs 9 mos)
Youth for Sustainability India Alliance
Co Chair (2 yrs 3 mos)
tech2impact
Startup Mentor (5 yrs 1 mo)
TEDxConstanta
Public Speaker (0 mo)
The Climate Reality Project
Climate Reality Leader (5 yrs 8 mos)
Nicerr
Mentor (1 yr 3 mos)
GuideYourGuide
Business Mentor (10 mos)
MentorKart
Mentor (5 yrs 10 mos)
European Youth Association (ASET)
Country Ambassador (5 mos)
TEDxSJECollege
Public Speaker (0 mo)
Bridge for Billions
Mentor (6 yrs 4 mos)
Motivational Speakpreneur
Co-Founder & Strategy Consultant (1 yr)
thankyou
CEO & Happiness Head (9 yrs 10 mos)
Co-Founder (9 yrs 10 mos)
91springboard
Operations Analyst (5 mos)
AIESEC Jaipur
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)
Chief Finance Officer (6 mos)
Vice President of Operations (1 yr 11 mos)
AIESEC Russia
Project Management (2 mos)
AIESEC India
NST International Relations Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Outgoing Exchange Manager (1 yr 6 mos)
NST, AIESEC India (2 yrs)
NST, AIESEC India (2 yrs)
JECRC MUN
OC Member (0 mo)
Jecrc
Student HR Associate (2 mos)
Student (3 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology at Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC)
Diploma of Education at EPFL
at Kendriya Vidyalaya