Gaurav Kapoor

Gaurav Kapoor is an accomplished business professional with extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development. As the Chief Business Officer at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park since April 2016, Gaurav leads strategic initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and scaling incubation activities across various sectors. Previous roles include managing the NRETP Incubation Programme, overseeing social entrepreneurship initiatives, and mentoring start-ups in diverse industries. Gaurav's entrepreneurial journey spans roles as Consultant at Neive Nirmaan, Executive Director at Innokul, Partner at Niryat International, Studio Design, and Freshies. Gaurav's foundational business education includes a B.Com degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, complemented by early experiential learnings at Shanta Projects Pvt. Ltd.