Pankaj Agarwal

Pankaj Agarwal is an accomplished entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup enthusiast, advocating for bootstrapping as a key to business success. With a keen interest in supporting innovative startups, some of his notable investments include fitso, niki.ai, invento robotics, agreya capital, and kutumb.

He actively collaborates with entrepreneurs to achieve capital-efficient growth strategies, emphasizing financial exits and specializing in Product Development, Data analytics, and Financial Management.

Passionate about enhancing financial literacy, Pankaj mentors young professionals on effectively managing personal portfolios and wealth, stressing the importance of robust financial planning for goal achievement and future mapping.

An alumnus of IIM Indore and the College of Business Studies, Delhi University, Pankaj kickstarted his career at the family business Indiamart, focusing on expanding into new markets during its early growth phase. He is currently the Co-founder & CEO of HelloTravel, India's largest travel marketplace, and a leading figure in the Indian entrepreneurial scene, recognized as one of the Top 15 Young Entrepreneurs by BusinessWorld.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Pankaj has co-founded digital marketplaces like Clickindia and IndianGiftsPortal, with successful exits. He also indulges in travel, blending adventure and exploration in his itineraries, while maintaining a passion for reading and amateur writing on contemporary topics.