Gaurav Manchanda is the Founder and Director of Nimida Group, a portfolio of purpose-driven ventures spanning consumer goods, sports, digital innovation, and capital investments. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he is guided by the belief that business can serve as a powerful force for positive social and environmental change. Under his leadership, Nimida Group has built and scaled impactful brands including The Organic World, a fast-growing sustainable retail chain; WellBe Foods, a clean-label snacks company; and FC Bengaluru United, a professional football club advancing both elite performance and grassroots youth development across India.
A graduate of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and Boston University, Gaurav combines strategic insight with a people-first leadership philosophy, focusing on building transparent, values-led organizations designed for long-term impact. He also serves on the Boston University International Advisory Board and as a Trustee of the Ankur Foundation, supporting initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Passionate about nurturing future leaders, Gaurav actively mentors entrepreneurs, champions sustainable consumption, and supports initiatives that inspire trust, purpose, and progress.
