Saurabh Srivastava is an IT industry veteran with over four decades of experience being an entrepreneur and investor. He founded and chaired IIS Infotech, which got listed post-merger, as Xansa on London Stock Exchange. He has served on the National Executive Committees of CII and FICCI. He has served on Indo-EU Round Table, Prime Minister's National Innovation Council and IT Ministry's Committee on software exports. He is passionate about promoting entrepreneurship and has co-founded the Indian Angel Network and is Chairman Emeritus of TiE Delhi. He has also invested in over 50 startups and serves on the boards of several Indian and global organizations.

Saurabh was part of the Software India Seminar - a roadshow showcasing India's expertise in software services in the USA during 1987 - where the idea of NASSCOM was first conceived.

Professional Career: Co-founder & Former Chairman of NASSCOM, NASSCOM Foundation,IVCA; Chairman Emeritus TiE Delhi, Co founder Indian Angel Network

Education: Masters from Harvard University, BTech from IIT Kanpur

Awards/Recognition: Padma Shri, Honorary Doctorate in Technology from University of Wolverhampton, UK, Lifetime Achievement Award from DataQuest, Distinguished Alumnus from IIT Kanpur, Award presented by PM Modi for contribution to IT Industry