TECH CEO LECTURE: Rajesh Jain SEAS’89, Founder of Netcore Cloud

Join us in person on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 9:00AM ET for the next installment of Columbia Engineering's Tech CEO Lecture Series with alumnus Rajesh Jain SEAS’89, internet pioneer and founder of Netcore Cloud as he presents “Building a Proficorn: Bootstrapping and Scaling Startups.” Breakfast will be available before the lecture in 414 Schapiro CEPSR.

SCHEDULE

• 9:00-9:30 AM Registration (Schapiro CEPSR Lobby) & Breakfast (414 CEPSR)
• 9:30-11:00 AM Lecture (Davis Auditorium, 412 CEPSR)

ABOUT THE TECH CEO LECTURE SERIES

Columbia Engineering is proud to launch the Tech CEO Lecture Series, a unique opportunity that invites you into the inner circles of innovation. This is not just another lecture – it's an exclusive encounter with the minds driving today's most groundbreaking technology companies. You will experience engaging talks that unravel the mysteries of the latest industry developments, shedding light on novel strategies redefining the landscape. You will gain insights into the profound societal impacts these leaders are orchestrating, all while catching an enticing glimpse into the captivating universe of science and technology. In a world where the future unfolds before our eyes, this is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey – secure your spot now to learn how you can be a part of that journey.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Rajesh Jain is founder, Netcore Cloud, a $100 million global B2B SaaS marketing technology company (and the largest in Asia) that offers full-stack AI-powered marketing automation and analytics solutions for B2C brands. He was a pioneer in Asia’s dotcom revolution, creating India’s first Internet portals in the late 1990s, which were acquired by Satyam Infoway in November 1999 for US$115 million in one of Asia's largest Internet deals. Rajesh has recently published a book, “Startup to Proficorn”, with advice for entrepreneurs on how to bootstrap and scale startups. It is based on his own experiences in building two proficorns (IndiaWorld and Netcore). He writes daily on his blog at https://rajeshjain.com. Rajesh did his B. Tech (Electrical Engineering) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 1988, followed by M.S. (Electrical Engineering) from Columbia Engineering in 1989. He worked at NYNEX, USA, for 2 years before returning to India to begin his entrepreneurial journey in 1992.