Gaurav Chawla

Gaurav Chawla is a seasoned deep tech and fintech entrepreneur, currently serving as Co-founder and Executive Chair of Renew Risk, a company focused on the financialization of renewable energy, and Co-founder and CEO of Lumirithmic, a Computer Graphics & AI startup. His roles consistently involve translating scientific ideas into market-ready products, demonstrating a strong capability in product development, commercialization, and B2B enterprise solutions. creativedestructionlab+3

With a strong technical and financial background, Gaurav has held significant leadership roles at major financial institutions and tech companies including GE Capital, Royal Bank of Scotland, Morgan Stanley, IHS Markit (now S&P), and Wells Fargo. His expertise spans across data science, analytics, product management, and investment banking, highlighting a versatile skill set in complex technical and financial domains. creativedestructionlab+2

Gaurav is actively involved in the academic and startup ecosystems as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Imperial College London and a mentor at various accelerators like Creative Destruction Lab, Techstars, University of Cambridge, and Conception X. In these roles, he advises on deep tech commercialization and guides early-stage founders, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting new ventures. creativedestructionlab+3

His extensive educational background includes a BTech from IIT Delhi, multiple Master's degrees (Engineering, Mathematical Finance, MBA in Finance/Accounting) from Georgia Institute of Technology, and an LLB in Intellectual Property Law from the University of London. He also holds CFA and FRM certifications and has contributed as a co-inventor on numerous patents, reflecting his deep expertise and continuous pursuit of knowledge in both technical and legal fields. creativedestructionlab+3