Evan Luthra
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| Born | January 21, 1995 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
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| Website | evanluthra |
Evan Luthra (born January 21, 1995) is an Indian technology entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and social media influencer known for his work in the app development industry.[1] He is the founder and CEO of EL Group International, a mobile application design and development firm catering to various Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, Luthra is the curator of Startup Studio and a member of the Forbes Technology Council.[2]
Luthra's extensive knowledge of the industry has led him to develop over 100 apps. His investments extend beyond the tech industry, ranging from food technology to AI, augmented reality, virtual reality, and more.[3][4]
He is also a prominent keynote speaker, sharing his insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology at various events worldwide. He has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur and has received several accolades throughout his career, including being named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30," "Top Blockchain Expert," and one of Entrepreneur's "Top 5 Young Entrepreneurs to Watch."[5]
Early life and education
Luthra was born and raised in New Delhi, India, where his parents were involved in the fashion industry. He attended Lotus Valley International School for his secondary education and later completed his high school studies at Pathways World School in 2013. In 2018, Luthra received an honorary Ph.D. in distributed and decentralized systems from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo.
Luthra's journey as a serial entrepreneur began in adolescence when he developed a keen interest in digital technology. He started curating technology-related news at twelve and quickly gained a readership of 250,000. As mobile app popularity surged, Luthra ventured into app development and became a leading innovator in the startup world.
Career
Tech Entrepreneur
In 2010, Luthra founded EL Group International, which initially focused on designing and developing mobile applications for Fortune 500 companies.[6] Over the years, the company has evolved to become one of the best in the software services industry, having worked with major global corporations such as Unilever, Dubai First Bank, CitiGroup, Godiva, Audi, Nielsen, and Google, as well as emerging technology startups like Floqker, ChillApp, RemedyForGlass, Zuntik, and Mission1364.[7]
In 2014, Luthra established the Startup Studio Incubator Fund, a unique incubator fund that focuses on providing capital, technology, and marketing resources to non-tech entrepreneurs, helping them launch new companies from scratch. Luthra's expertise and guidance have helped over 300 companies in the last five years, with a combined market cap of over $100 billion.[8][9]
Luthra is regarded as a blockchain expert and pioneer by some of the world's leading organizations and publications. His work in the blockchain industry primarily revolves around working with and investing in leading companies. He has also received an honorary Ph.D. in blockchain. Luthra has launched blockchain schools and blockchain coworking spaces and has spoken at more than 100 blockchain events in 25 countries around the world.[10]
Since 2019, Luthra has been a member of the Forbes Technology Council, where he contributes guest posts on how technology is swiftly transforming the world. He also regularly writes articles for Forbes, Entrepreneur, CoinTelegraph, and other publications.[11]
Angel Investor
Apart from his entrepreneurial pursuits, Luthra is also an accredited angel investor who invests in various products, businesses, and industries ranging from FoodTech, FinTech, Marijuana, Travel, Nightlife, Food and Beverage, Lifestyle, Social, AI, Augmented, Virtual, Mixed Reality, Entertainment, Blockchain, NFT, and Fashion. He has a proven track record of investing in successful startups, including Snapchat, Eaze.com, Wheelys Cafe, Hashgraph.com, Admix.in, JoshTalks, FTcash, Secfi, and Lynq, among several others.[12]
Keynote Speaker
Luthra is a highly sought-after speaker and has been featured as a keynote speaker at numerous universities and conferences around the world. He speaks on various topics related to mobile apps, entrepreneurship, and technology. He has spoken at events, such as TEDx, the United Nations, Google, Nielsen, the Webit Festival, the Monaco International Clubbing Show, the Swiss Blockchain Leadership Summit, the Global CIO Forum, the G20 Summit in Turkey, Vietnam Blockchain Week, BlockDelhi, and Google G|Days. He has also delivered guest lectures at Delhi University, Washington State University, San Francisco State University, and other universities.[13]
Luthra is also a social media influencer. He uses his social media platforms to share his insights and experiences related to entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and his lifestyle. He has a significant following on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, with over 2.4 million followers on Instagram alone.[14]
Awards and recognitions
- Luthra was selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 winner.
- He was also recognized as one of the "Top 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs" by Influencive.
- USA Today selected him as a Top Blockchain Expert of 2022.
- Business Insider selected Luthra as one of the top NFT experts to follow on Twitter.
- Additionally, he has been featured as one of the top 5 millionaire entrepreneurs to follow on Instagram.
Personal life
Luthra and his family has been featured in multiple documentaries for leading television networks worldwide. These include "The New Maharajas" on Al Jazeera in the UAE, "Capitole" on M6 in France, "Good Morning America" on ABC News, and "Laureen!" in the Netherlands, among others.[15]
In the media
References
- ↑ "Evan Luthra - Author Biography". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Who is Evan Luthra? Delhi's self-taught serial entrepreneur is set to be a billionaire by 30". Lifestyle Asia India. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "The DAO is a major concept for 2022 and will disrupt many industries". Cointelegraph. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Evan Luthra Investor Profile: Portfolio & Exits | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Self-taught tech mogul who made his first million at 17 buys £2.2m in NFTs". The US Sun. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Evan Luthra - Motivational Speaker & Blockchain and Crypto: Everything to Do With Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies ! Expert". Clarity. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Indian-origin investor, 27, says he lost $2 million in FTX crash". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ Shanthi, S. (9 January 2023). "Tech Mogul Turned Global Investor". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Crypto investor Evan Luthra on FTX collapse: 'Clear-cut case of fraud' | Fox News Video". Fox News. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Markets made investors believe that FTX was a trusted company: Evan Luthra". Fox Business. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "'Metaverse is a change that's been happening for 20 years': Q&A with Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur and investor in 300+ crypto startups". Cointelegraph. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Got it, Flaunt it". Business Today. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Our unhealthy fascination with the lives of the rich and spoilt kids". www.dailyo.in. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "Meet Evan Luthra, The Indian Techie Who Got A Call From Steve Jobs & Became A Millionaire At 17". IndiaTimes. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ↑ "From giving advice to Steve Jobs at 15 to millionaire at 17: Meet Indian-origin tech tycoon Evan Singh Luthra". DNA India. Retrieved 1 May 2023.