Naren Bakshi is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and investor with a vast experience in healthcare, green living, education, e-commerce, and the internet. He is the founder of TiE Rajasthan and a charter member emeritus of Silicon Valley. He also serves as a founding board member of India Community Center. Bakshi holds masters degrees in engineering and business from UC Berkeley and a BS from BIT, Mesra; Ranchi. He has been living in the US for over 50 years and maintains a home in Silicon Valley. Bakshi boasts a deep understanding of both the US and India from spending four months every year in India since 2000. He is a former member of the White House delegation and has had the honor of being part of TiE's delegation to Indian Prime Ministers. Bakshi is a serial entrepreneur, having founded and chaired several companies, including Versata, which he grew into a $2B NASDAQ traded company. He also founded wellnessmate, the living green organics, and the international venture group. Bakshi serves on various boards of directors, among them Liqvid, and has acted as an advisor to many impactful startups, such as Career Launcher, The Nexus, Poshmark, QuikFynd, Inc, and ShopClues. Bakshi's deep experience makes him a valuable asset to founders aiming to create organizations that scale globally. He is a sought-after speaker who shares his experience and unique journey of personal health transformation.