Wadhwani Foundation

Global philanthropic brand of WCF & WOF, funding independent local entities to accelerate development in emerging economies.
Founder: Dr Romesh Wadhwani

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Talent is universal. Opportunity is not.

In an exclusive interview with The Videshi, Dr. Ajay Kela, CEO and Board Member, Wadhwani Foundation, explores how India can unlock greater economic opportunity by connecting talent with the networks, resources and pathways needed to scale.

From diaspora knowledge and growth-stage businesses beyond major startup hubs to turning world-class research into products and companies, the conversation looks at what India’s next phase of innovation can unlock.

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The discussion explored a potential roadmap for collaboration, including stronger employer linkages for ITI and diploma students, the expansion of Entrepreneurship Development Centres, and the establishment of a Wadhwani Innovation Centre in Gujarat.

As Gujarat accelerates its ambitions in AI, semiconductors and advanced technologies, stronger collaboration across government, industry and the innovation ecosystem can help translate technological progress into economic opportunity at scale.

Wadhwani Foundation looks forward to building on this dialogue and advancing its mission of Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.

#WadhwaniFoundation #FutureOfWork #CreatingJobs #Gujarat

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From AI and semiconductors to skills and entrepreneurship, technology creates its greatest impact when it translates into economic opportunity.

During Gujarat CM Shri Bhupendra Patel’s visit to Silicon Valley, Wadhwani Foundation Founder & Chairman Dr. Romesh Wadhwani discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration across government, industry and the innovation ecosystem.

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What do you do after building billion-dollar companies? You think about the millions of lives you can change next.

For Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, success has always been about what it makes possible. From arriving in Pittsburgh with less than $3 and facing 125 investor rejections to building companies worth billions, his journey is one of resilience, ambition and impact.

Today, that ambition fuels a global mission through Wadhwani Foundation: creating jobs, enabling entrepreneurs and expanding economic opportunity at scale.

And he’s far from done.

Read the full Financial Express profile: https://t.co/eFFD8faZWx

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#RomeshWadhwani #WadhwaniFoundation #Entrepreneurship #AI #FutureOfWork

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Everyone knows the Nike swoosh. Almost nobody knows how close it came to never existing.

In Shoe Dog, Phil Knight tells the real story. The loans, the setbacks, the years spent on the edge of failure. It's not just a business book. It's a founder's memoir and one of the most honest accounts of building something from nothing.

At Wadhwani Foundation, we believe entrepreneurship begins long before success becomes visible. It takes resilience, conviction, and the courage to keep building through uncertainty. These are the qualities that create ventures, generate jobs, and shape stronger economies.

That's why Shoe Dog is our #BookOfTheMonth recommendation for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone building through the uncertain middle.

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#BookOfTheMonth #ShoeDog #FounderReads #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #WadhwaniFoundation

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One word. Six letters. The one metric every founder learns to watch- sometimes the hard way. Unscramble it and drop your answer below.

Hint: it's not just for aeroplanes.

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#Unscramble #FounderLife #WadhwaniFoundation

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Business Word of the Day: MOAT

A moat is the competitive advantage that keeps others from copying your business.

It could be:
• A trusted brand
• Proprietary technology
• Network effects
• Lower costs
• Long-term customer relationships
Great businesses don't just innovate. They build advantages that last.
Learn more: https://t.co/lKz9VK4h5b

#BusinessBasics #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #WadhwaniFoundation

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Every milestone begins with an idea—and grows through collaboration.

The latest edition of Creating Jobs. Changing Lives. brings together stories from across the Wadhwani Foundation ecosystem, showcasing how partnerships and innovation are creating opportunities and driving meaningful impact worldwide.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/uhhbFPM8b6

#WadhwaniFoundation #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Skilling #AI #EconomicOpportunity #GlobalImpact

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Why free? Because financial constraints should never determine who gets the opportunity to learn, build, or succeed.

At Wadhwani Foundation, we believe that when talented individuals are given access to the right skills, knowledge and support, they create stronger businesses, better careers and more resilient communities.

This commitment is powered by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani's philanthropy — 80% of his personal wealth is committed to creating jobs and transforming lives across emerging economies.

Learn more about Wadhwani Foundation: https://t.co/RMzdpqZ9Dn

#WadhwaniFoundation #Philanthropy #OpportunityForAll

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Building career-ready talent takes strong partnerships.

Thank you, @DBTechSociety, for partnering with Skills Development Network (SDN) to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and greater confidence for the future of work.

This partnership advances Wadhwani Foundation's mission of "Creating Jobs. Changing Lives." through skills, employability, and workforce development in India.
#CareerReadiness #FutureOfWork #Skilling

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Grateful to the @wadhwanif team & Shipra Ma'am for an insightful career-readiness session at Don Bosco Tech, Najafgarh! Students gained clarity on their modules & key employability skills. Empowering students today for a confident, career-ready tomorrow. 🚀

#CareerReadiness

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Seven letters. One word that's at the heart of our mission.

Can you unscramble it?

Drop your answer in the comments.

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#QuizTime #WadhwaniFoundation #FutureOfWork #OpportunityForAll

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Research becomes truly transformative when it reaches beyond academia and into society.

In an opinion piece published in The Times Of India's Education Times, Dr. Ajay Kela, CEO, Wadhwani Foundation, explores how India can unlock the full potential of its research ecosystem by strengthening industry collaboration, expanding access to commercialization support, and leveraging AI to accelerate research translation.

The article highlights why empowering researchers across institutions, not just those in established innovation hubs, is critical to turning scientific discovery into scalable solutions that create economic and societal impact.

At Wadhwani Foundation, we remain committed to advancing innovation ecosystems that help transform promising research into real-world outcomes, creating jobs and changing lives.

Read the full article below.

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#Innovation #ResearchTranslation #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepTech #ResearchCommercialization #CreatingJobsChangingLives

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It's easy to get lost in everything else — the product, the strategy, the funding, the operations. But strip a business down to its core and one truth remains: nothing happens until a customer chooses you, and nothing continues unless they keep choosing you.

Every good decision traces back to them. Who are we serving? What do they actually need? Are we still solving it well? The businesses that endure are the ones that never stop asking those questions — not because a framework told them to, but because they understand where their reason for existing comes from.

Customers aren't the outcome of good business. They're the starting point and the finish line.

Learn more about Wadhwani Foundation at: https://t.co/lKz9VK4h5b

#WadhwaniFoundation #DrRomeshWadhwani #Growth #Quotes

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Most strategy books are written by consultants for consultants. The Goal is different. Eliyahu Goldratt wrote it as a novel — about a real plant, real workers, real bottlenecks.

The ideas inside became the Theory of Constraints, which is now the foundation of operational thinking in manufacturing, software development, and supply chain management worldwide.

The central question of the book is one that every founder, plant manager, and operations leader eventually faces: what is actually slowing your business down? Not what feels urgent. Not what's loudest. The actual bottleneck.

A worthwhile read in a month where many businesses are reviewing the previous quarter's performance.

#BookOfTheMonth #WadhwaniFoundation #Operations #Leadership #ReadingList

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Progress happens when ideas, skills, innovation, and institutions come together.

That's the mission driving Wadhwani Foundation every day. Empowering people, strengthening ecosystems, and creating lasting impact.

Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.

#WadhwaniFoundation #EconomicDevelopment #Skilling #Innovation #FutureReady

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AI isn't replacing ambition. It's redefining the skills behind it.

The professionals who thrive tomorrow will be the ones who learn today.

Our latest blog explores how AI is transforming careers and the skills you need to stay ahead.

Read more: https://t.co/9NfJCAyEMg

#AI #FutureOfWork #Upskilling #CareerGrowth #WadhwaniFoundation

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One word. Six letters.

The number every business owner watches most closely.

Unscramble it and drop your answer in the comments.

#BusinessQuiz #FounderJourney #WadhwaniFoundation #AnswerBelow

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India's biggest digital sectors in 2026 aren't waiting for the perfect founder.

They're waiting for founders who know the problem.

We mapped where the opportunity is — and it's more specific than you'd think.

🔗https://t.co/xlzH5no9XS

Building in one of these spaces? Wadhwani Foundation's entrepreneur programs are open.

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AI isn't coming. It's already reshaping the future of work.

At the Agentic AI India Summit 2026, Sunil Dahiya, EVP, Wadhwani Skilling, shared insights on how AI is creating new pathways to skills, employability, and economic opportunity.

At Wadhwani Foundation, we're focused on helping learners build future-ready capabilities and connect with meaningful employment opportunities in an AI-driven world.

Learn more: https://t.co/oMhRkgyshD

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#AgenticAIIndiaSummit2026 #FutureOfWork #AI #Skilling #Employability #WadhwaniFoundation

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The strongest founder ecosystems are built by people who create opportunities for others.

CA Ishwar Jivani, Partner at VCAS & Co LLP, has helped growth-focused businesses discover pathways for structured growth and long-term value creation.

We acknowledge him as a Wadhwani Accelerate SME Champion 2026.

Learn more about Wadhwani Accelerate: https://t.co/nml8dxPq3C

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