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|'''Born''' || India
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|'''Nationality''' || Indian
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|'''Education''' || IIT Kanpur (B.Tech)<br>Harvard Business School (MBA)
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|'''Occupation''' || Entrepreneur, Business Executive
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|'''Known for''' || Founder and CEO of InMobi, Glance
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'''Naveen Tewari''' is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of '''InMobi''', a global mobile advertising and content platform. Widely regarded as a pioneer in India’s ad-tech ecosystem, he has led InMobi to become one of the first Indian unicorns and a significant player in the global mobile advertising landscape.<ref>https://m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/softbanks-masayoshi-son-meets-inmobis-naveen-tewari-to-explore-potential-ai-consumer-tech-collabs/articleshow/115737569.cms</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Naveen Tewari earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the '''Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur'''. His academic excellence earned him a scholarship to pursue an MBA at '''Harvard Business School''', where he further developed his business acumen and interest in entrepreneurship.<ref>https://yourstory.com/2024/09/inmobi-founder-naveen-tewari-predicts-tech-boom-in-indian-stock-market</ref>

== Founding of InMobi ==
Tewari began his professional journey with '''McKinsey & Company''' and later worked at the venture capital firm '''Charles River Ventures'''. In 2007, he co-founded '''mKhoj''', a mobile search startup, which eventually pivoted into mobile advertising and rebranded as '''InMobi'''.

InMobi disrupted the ad-tech space by offering performance-driven, personalized mobile advertising solutions that competed with global giants like Google and Facebook.<ref>https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/my-software-engineers-will-go-away-inmobi-ceo-warns-of-ai-driven-job-cuts-466206-2025-02-28</ref>

== Growth and Global Expansion ==
Under Tewari’s leadership, InMobi grew rapidly:
* Expanded operations to over 60 countries.
* Became India’s first unicorn in 2011 with investment from '''SoftBank'''.
* Partnered with top global brands to deliver targeted mobile advertising solutions.<ref>https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/b2b-to-c-how-inmobi-is-transforming-itself-into-a-consumer-tech-company-124071601285_1.html</ref>

== Other Ventures ==
Tewari extended his entrepreneurial vision beyond ad-tech:
* '''Glance''': A lock-screen content platform that delivers personalized news and entertainment. Glance has gained widespread popularity in Asia.
* '''TruFactor''': A data intelligence platform offering AI-powered insights to businesses.

== Contributions to the Startup Ecosystem ==
Tewari actively supports India's digital ecosystem through:
* Angel investments in early-stage startups.
* Mentorship for young entrepreneurs.
* Advocacy for tech-led innovation in India.<ref>https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-features/inmobi-ceo-might-be-right-about-ai-doing-80-of-coding-jobs/</ref>

== Challenges and Resilience ==
Navigating a competitive global ad-tech space and scaling a data-centric platform posed challenges, but Tewari’s commitment to innovation, ethics, and strategic growth helped InMobi maintain its edge in the market.

== Awards and Recognition ==
* Featured in '''Fortune 40 Under 40'''.
* Named a '''Young Global Leader''' by the World Economic Forum.
* Recognized by IIT Kanpur with the '''Distinguished Alumnus Award'''.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/no-office-made-plan-on-floor-founder-of-indias-first-unicorn-shares-humble-startup-story-101739359099139.html</ref>

== Conclusion ==
'''Naveen Tewari''' is a transformative figure in India’s technology and startup landscape. From launching InMobi as India’s first unicorn to building platforms like Glance, his work embodies innovation, resilience, and a passion for impact. His vision continues to shape the digital economy both in India and globally.

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