Raj Goodman Anand

Raj Goodman Anand is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Goodman Lantern, a company specializing in native English content writing and software development services.

Dedicated to gender equality and women's economic empowerment, Raj's team at Goodman Lantern comprises 80% women, and he is committed to increasing women's representation in the tech industry in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, specifically goal #5 on Gender Equality.

With a background in engineering, Raj has successfully founded three startups, secured funding, and steered a venture from inception to acquisition. He has a rich professional history encompassing startups, large corporations, and mid-sized companies, earning these businesses over £45 million through innovative product development.

Raj Anand's accomplishments have been recognized by BusinessWeek's Europe Young Entrepreneur in 2007 and listed among Revolution Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Digital in 2009. He is a sought-after speaker, having presented at prestigious venues like the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, British Library, and various universities including LSE. Raj and his ventures have been prominently featured in renowned publications such as The Telegraph, Guardian, BusinessWeek, and Observer.

His educational journey includes studies at esteemed institutions like Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, University of Sussex for MRes in Artificial Intelligence, Cranfield School of Management for MBA equivalent in Start-up & Investment Readiness, University of Sussex for BEng in Computer System Engineering, and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi for MTech in Computer and Mathematics.

Throughout his career, Raj Anand has held key roles in organizations like EO Bangkok Metropolitan, fai.events, Fathom, and many more, showcasing his diverse skill set and ability to drive innovation, product development, and business growth across different sectors.