Gaurav Bhagat (GB) is a renowned three-decade entrepreneur, speaker, investor, skilling expert, and podcaster widely recognised for transforming skilling and professional development in India through practical, future-ready learning.

Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at just 19, with a bold ₹10,000 credit card withdrawal, Gaurav went on to found Consortium Gifts in 1999. Under his leadership, it has grown into one of Asia’s most respected corporate gifting companies and is ranked among the world’s top 100 by the Promotional Products Association International, serving marquee clients like BMW, Salesforce, Deloitte and many more.

In 2018, he established the Gaurav Bhagat Academy, India and Asia’s only Grant Cardone licensed training institution, focused on sales excellence, leadership, mindset transformation, and business scaling. Through his academy, he has empowered thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and students with real-world skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and industry demands. 

A TEDx speaker and thought leader featured across leading media platforms for his opinion pieces. Gaurav is a strong advocate for experiential learning, critical thinking, and skilling for the AI-driven future. He regularly engages with premier institutions, including IITs and Delhi University, inspiring youth to move beyond rote learning towards application-driven growth.

Driven by a powerful vision, Gaurav aims to empower 100,000 businesses and 900,000 professionals and students to achieve 10X growth and financial excellence. His high-energy, actionable insights and commitment to mindset transformation make him a compelling voice in the evolving education landscape.