Anshoo Gaur
About Anshoo Gaur
Anshoo Gaur is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with extensive experience in technology and investment sectors. He serves in multiple leadership roles, including Founding Curator at Global Shapers and Co-founder at Ideas To Impacts, while focusing on improving quality of life through technology and empowering youth in India.
Work at World Economic Forum
Anshoo Gaur serves as a Founding Curator at Global Shapers, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2013, contributing for over 11 years in the Pune Area, India. In this role, he engages with young leaders to address local and global challenges, fostering a community focused on social impact.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Anshoo Gaur is actively involved in multiple organizations. He has been an Advisor and Board Member at Verolt Engineering Limited since 2019. He also serves as an Angel Investor at Indian Angel Network since 2014. His advisory roles include positions at Teach For India and Life School, both since 2019 and 2020 respectively. Additionally, he is a board member at Kloudq Technologies Limited since 2016 and a founder of eldr and Praavega Systems Pvt Ltd since 2018 and 2016 respectively.
Education and Expertise
Anshoo Gaur holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona, completing his studies between 1993 and 1995. He also attended an Executive Program at SingularityU Benelux in 2015.
Focus Areas and Interests
Anshoo Gaur has a keen interest in B2B transformational mission-critical tech products, particularly those leveraging blockchain technology. He is passionate about HealthTech and EdTech, exploring innovative solutions in these sectors. His work emphasizes skilling and employability, aiming to empower talent in small towns to participate in the global tech economy. He is also focused on aging, longevity, and elder care, striving to enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
Achievements in Social Impact
Anshoo Gaur has leveraged Clayton Christensen’s work to define his life’s purpose, which centers on improving quality of life through technology. His involvement with various organizations reflects his commitment to social impact, particularly in empowering the youth of India and addressing challenges in education and health.