Bhavish Aggarwal

Bhavish Aggarwal is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Ola Cabs, one of India’s largest ride-sharing companies. Born in 1985 in Ludhiana, Punjab, Bhavish studied computer science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) and later worked at Microsoft before venturing into the startup world. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he launched Ola with co-founder Ankit Bhati, reshaping urban mobility in India with technology-driven solutions.

Throughout his life, Bhavish Aggarwal has been recognized for his visionary approach and resilience in building a successful tech-driven enterprise. He has also launched Ola Electric, a venture aimed at accelerating India’s transition to electric vehicles. Aggarwal's dedication to sustainable innovation has made him a respected voice in the Indian startup ecosystem, as he continues to lead new initiatives in AI and green mobility.

One of his most quoted lines reflects his bold thinking: "We are not here to follow the trend, we are here to set it." Another quote often attributed to him is, "India needs to build its own technology stack. We cannot rely on the West forever." These quotes highlight his belief in self-reliance and his commitment to building solutions tailored for Indian needs, while striving for global competitiveness.