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Mahesh Ahuja

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Founder at Rapid Loans Private Limited
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mahesh Ahuja is the Founder of Rapid Loans, an AI-first financial inclusion platform. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, he has extensive experience from senior roles at Barclays and HSBC, specializing in fintech and consumer lending. Colleagues describe him as a high-energy and committed leader.

Outside of work, Mahesh is a dedicated runner who values his morning workout routine for maintaining focus and alignment. He often reflects on personal growth, discipline, and the importance of family, sharing anecdotes about his experiences as a father.

He serves as a mentor to startups at TIH, IIT Bombay, helping them develop effective go-to-market strategies.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Financial Inclusion
He founded Rapid Loans with the mission to build a technology-enabled platform that fosters social upliftment through accessible financial services.
Startup Mentorship
As a mentor at TIH, IIT Bombay, he is passionate about guiding early-stage companies and helping them build effective go-to-market strategies for sustainable growth.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Founder
Rapid Loans Private Limited
4-2024
Mentor
TIH | IIT Bombay
9-2024
Independent Director
Filtra Consultants and Engineers Ltd
8-2011 - 2-2013
National Sales Manager - Personal Loans & Branch Business
Barclays Finance
1-2009 - 8-2011
Zonal Manager - West
Barclays Finance
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Education
2012 - 2013
Senior Management Programme SMP
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2002 - 2004
PGDBM
Bhavans
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