Gaurav Kumar is a multifaceted professional based in Southern California, renowned for his work as an author, entrepreneur, mentor, and angel investor. He is a proud alumnus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and serves as a board member for Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs, Matchbook AI, VR Zoom, Alltius, Prezent AI, and many others.
As an entrepreneur, Gaurav has founded and led successful businesses such as
Beyond Codes Inc., Hunt Grow Consulting, and YogaFi. His knack for identifying opportunities and transforming them into thriving companies has earned him recognition as a global visionary leader.
With 25 years of sales and leadership experience, Gaurav is dedicated to both his entrepreneurial ventures and mentoring the next generation of business leaders. He shares his insights by mentoring companies, conducting workshops, seminars, webinars, and providing strategic sales consulting worldwide, inspiring others to succeed.
Gaurav’s influence extends beyond entrepreneurship into investment. As an active angel investor, he coaches over 100 startups and product companies at various stages of growth. His strategic investments have helped numerous emerging companies scale and succeed.
Among his many achievements, Beyond Codes has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies five times and has earned prestigious awards, including the Stevie Awards for Top Sales Outsourcing Provider.
In addition to his professional successes, Gaurav is deeply committed to giving back to society. He actively supports education and orphanages in India and the United States. Furthermore, he serves as the President of TiE SoCal for the fiscal year 2024-25, playing a key leadership role in shaping the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Gaurav Kumar’s life is a dynamic blend of passions—sports, travel, and weekend golf sessions—alongside his professional pursuits. His involvement in entrepreneurship, mentoring, and investment reflects a holistic approach to success and personal growth. Through his actions, Gaurav continues to inspire, lead, and leave a lasting impact on the world around him.