Apurva Chamaria

Apurva Chamaria is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning various industries and roles, currently serving as the Head of Startups & Venture Capital at Google India.

With prior executive experience at renowned companies like Tech Mahindra, RateGain, and HCL, Apurva has demonstrated expertise in business strategy, sales and marketing operations, brand management, digital marketing, and integrated marketing communications.

His educational background includes a Senior Executive Leadership Program from Harvard Business School, a Ph.D. in Marketing from IIT Delhi, and certifications in innovative thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management and digital marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.

Apurva's career journey includes roles such as Global Head of Corporate Marketing, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing Excellence, and Country Manager at HCL Technologies. He also has experience in the pharmaceutical sector from his time at Ranbaxy Laboratories.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Apurva has been actively involved in industry conferences, B-School events, and has authored best-selling books focusing on growth hacking and social selling strategies.

Additionally, he has served in various capacities on boards of directors, investment committees, and as a mentor for governmental bodies like NITI Aayog, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.