Ajai Chowdhry

Ajai Chowdhry is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and thought leader currently serving as the Founder of the EPIC Foundation since April 2022, and as a Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog, as well as a member of the Mission Governing Board for the National Quantum Mission, both since January 2023. Additionally, Ajai is a member of the Advisory Board for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, contributing to the India Semiconductor Mission. As Chairman of the FICCI Startup Committee since January 2020 and a Board Member of the Indian Angel Network and the Population Foundation of India, Ajai plays a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship and social initiatives. With a longstanding connection to HCL Infosystems Ltd. as its Founder and Chairman, alongside previous leadership of the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, Ajai Chowdhry is recognized for significant contributions in the technology sector and education, holding multiple honorary degrees. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering from Jabalpur Engineering College and an Executive Program in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.