Utkarsh Agarwal

Utkarsh Agarwal is the Founder of Inc42, a prominent media platform focused on the Indian startup ecosystem. He established the company in January 2014 and has been actively involved in its operations since then. Under his leadership, Inc42 has become a significant source of news and insights for entrepreneurs and investors in India.

Professional Background

• Founder, Inc42: Since its inception in 2014, Agarwal has been instrumental in shaping the platform, which covers various aspects of the tech and startup landscape in India.

• Fellow, The Kairos Society: Agarwal has been a fellow since December 2012, participating in a global network aimed at using entrepreneurship to tackle major challenges. He was selected to attend the 2013 Kairos Global Summit, an event in partnership with the United Nations and the New York Stock Exchange.

• Previous Roles: Agarwal has held various positions, including VP of Marketing at BITS Spark and has been involved in organizing events such as TEDx BITSHyderabad. He also co-founded College Dhanda, a platform for college students to engage in local trade.

Education and Achievements

Agarwal completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, in 2014. He was awarded the Mantra Award for Innovator of the Year in 2013, recognizing his innovative contributions and leadership skills within the entrepreneurial community.

Personal Philosophy

Agarwal's outlook on entrepreneurship is encapsulated in his belief that one should aim to "put a dent in the universe," reflecting a commitment to impactful innovation and leadership in the startup space.12