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Gaurav Lakhwani

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Venture Partner (CMO) at Riceberg Ventures
📍 Netherlands

Gaurav is a Venture Partner and CMO at Riceberg Ventures, specializing in scaling global technology startups. With over 14 years in IT consulting for brands like Microsoft and Nike, and an executive program from Harvard, he is a seasoned angel investor and startup mentor with extensive international experience, having lived in over 30 countries.

He is the founder and host of the "Staying Indian" podcast, a platform dedicated to celebrating the journeys of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and People of Indian Origin (PIOs). Through his podcast, he explores topics like financial planning, cultural insights, and entrepreneurship for the global Indian community.

Unique fact: Gaurav has lived and worked in more than 30 countries, giving him a unique global perspective on business and culture.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Venture Partner (CMO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Netherlands
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Topics Gaurav cares about

Global Startups
His career is focused on building global technology products, scaling cross-border startups, and his role at Riceberg Ventures, which supports companies with a global vision.
Angel Investing
He is an active angel investor, startup mentor, and frequently discusses venture capital and sustainable funding models for new companies, such as his "Camels over Unicorns" philosophy.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Venture Partner (CMO)
Riceberg Ventures
9-2025
Advisory Board Member
Virtual Advisory Board (VAB)
1-2021
Podcast Host
Staying Indian
4-2024
Investor & Advisor
EnerComp Solutions Pvt Ltd
7-2011
Founder
Sinergy Holdings B.V.
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Education
Executive Program
Harvard University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)
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