T-Hub Appoints Ravi Narayan as New CEO
T-Hub, one of the world’s leading startup engines for fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, has announced the appointment of Ravi Narayan as its new CEO, effective January 2019. Ravi joins T-Hub from Microsoft for Startups, where he served as Global Director. With over 20 years of experience in nurturing startup ecosystems, Ravi brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.
Under Ravi’s leadership, T-Hub, which has supported over 1,100 startups both domestically and internationally, aims to further strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Telangana and India. Ravi’s extensive background includes co-founding three successful companies and contributing significantly to India’s startup landscape. His previous roles include advising governments, leading accelerator programs, and supporting digital transformation for global startups.
Ravi Narayan, CEO of T-Hub, commented, “For rapid innovation, collaboration among research organizations, corporations, startups, and academia is essential. Hyderabad, with its advanced infrastructure and vibrant ecosystem, offers an ideal platform for startups and corporations to develop new technologies and disrupt existing markets. I am grateful to the T-Hub Board for this opportunity and am excited to lead T-Hub into its next phase of growth.”
Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & IT, Telangana, praised the appointment, stating, “Ravi is a seasoned leader who brings invaluable experience to T-Hub. His appointment reflects the Telangana government’s commitment to building a robust innovation ecosystem. With his extensive background in the global startup scene, Ravi is well-positioned to drive significant growth and innovation.”
Ramanathan Ramesh, Mission Director at Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, added, “Ravi’s appointment as CEO of T-Hub is a testament to the Telangana government’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship. His deep involvement in the startup ecosystem makes him a key figure in advancing India’s position as a leader in global innovation.”
KS Vishwanathan, Vice President of Industry Initiatives at NASSCOM, noted, “Ravi has been instrumental in the growth of India’s startup ecosystem. His leadership at T-Hub will undoubtedly accelerate the development of the Telangana ecosystem and beyond.”
Prakash Bodla, Vice President of Engineering at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), expressed, “Ravi’s leadership at T-Hub is a promising development. His track record of nurturing startups and driving success will be vital in furthering T-Hub’s impact on the startup ecosystem.”
Murali Talasila, Partner & Innovation Leader at PwC, remarked, “We are confident that under Ravi’s guidance, Hyderabad’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will reach new heights. His expertise in mentoring startups will propel Hyderabad as a leading innovation hub.”
Jasminder Gulati, CEO of NowFloats, added, “Ravi’s guidance at Microsoft for Startups was instrumental in our growth. We look forward to seeing his continued impact in his new role at T-Hub.”
Ravi Narayan’s appointment heralds a new chapter for T-Hub, setting the stage for further innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem.