Anurag Maloo, FRSA, YGL

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum

South Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Anurag Maloo is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and founder of The Voice of Glaciers Foundation, an initiative born from his miraculous survival on Mt. Annapurna. An accomplished ecosystem builder with experience at Techstars and Seedstars, he now focuses on climate action. Colleagues describe him as an energetic, compassionate, and inspiring community leader.

Anurag channels his life-altering experiences into advocacy, using his story of resilience to drive global awareness for climate change and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals. A passionate mountaineer and global traveler who has visited over 60 countries, he finds deep, intimate connections with the mountains he climbs and the cultures he encounters.

After falling into a deep crevasse on Mt. Annapurna, he was trapped for 72 hours and survived, a story now cited in medical journals for its remarkable recovery.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Climate & Cryosphere
He founded The Voice of Glaciers to protect glaciers by uniting science, community action, and storytelling after a near-fatal mountaineering accident.
Resilience & Leadership
As a keynote speaker, he shares lessons on resilience, mindset, and navigating uncertainty, drawn directly from his extraordinary survival story on Mt. Annapurna.
Global Ecosystem Building
With a background at Techstars and Seedstars, he has a history of empowering founders and building entrepreneurial ecosystems to drive innovation and inclusive growth.

Media Appearances

From Grammy‑Award‑Winning Artist to Unicorn Founders: Meet the Young Global Leaders Class of 2025. Featured in World Economic Forum – Press Release

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Work History

4-2025
Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum
4-2025
Founder & Glacier Diplomat at The Voice of Glaciers Foundation
1-2023
Founding Curator Ajmer Hub at Global Shapers Community
4-2023
Health and well-being at Career Break
1-2023
Advisor at TiTLi Early Childhood Training Institute

Education

Climate Change: Learning For Action (LFA) Fellow from Terra.do
Leadership on the Edge from Inspire International Antarctica Expedition (IAE 2013)

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Exp : 14 Location : South Delhi, Delhi, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum
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Insights For Selling To Anurag

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anurag is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anurag

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anurag move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Anurag take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Anurag

Personality Compatibility


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