Gautam Raj Jain

Gautam Raj Jain is a distinguished academic, seasoned mentor, and international consultant with over 30 years of experience in business education, entrepreneurship, and organizational behaviour. He has served as a professor at some of India’s premier business schools, including the Indian Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad, Goa Institute of Management, and Jaipuria Institute of Management (where he was also Director). His academic journey is complemented by his active engagement in coaching, mentorship, and capacity-building for students, entrepreneurs, and corporate managers across India and 20+ countries globally.

Mentorship & Coaching Expertise:

Designed and conducted summer camps, workshops, and personalized coaching sessions focused on personal growth, motivation, leadership development, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Guided hundreds of students from top Indian business schools, helping them craft career paths, develop business strategies, and overcome personal and professional hurdles.

Specialized Programs & Impact Areas:

Personal development workshops addressing procrastination, internal conflicts, childhood influences, and overcoming personal derailments.

Entrepreneurship development, focusing on venture incubation, innovation, and sustainable business models. Conducted summer camps and workshops on creativity, ideation, succession planning, and business strategy. Supported many individuals struggling with decision-making and action plans, fostering resilience and growth.

Global Consulting & Research:

Over 25 years, collaborated with international organizations such as UNDP (Uganda, Benin, Kenya, India, Ethiopia), ILO (Bangkok), UNIDO (Austria), EU (New Delhi), Asian Development Bank (India & Sri Lanka), and others. Provided consultancy on entrepreneurship, innovation, business incubation (pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration), gender inclusion, inclusive economic growth, curriculum development, research, and policy advisory. Worked with digital platforms to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and innovative startups.

Publications & Thought Leadership:

Published five books and numerous research articles in leading journals worldwide.

Authored influential reports and papers for United Nations organizations and global development agencies. Notable publications include Marketing Communications Industry: Entrepreneurial Case Studies, Shaping Organizational Strategies, New Initiatives in Entrepreneurship Education and Training, Self-Made Impact-Making Entrepreneurs, and Trend-Setting Entrepreneurs in Communication Industry.

Vision & Commitment:

Gautam Jain is passionate about nurturing future leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers by combining academic rigor with practical insights. His approach emphasizes personalized mentorship, fostering creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking—empowering individuals to achieve meaningful results despite personal or external challenges.