Naval Ravikant is an Indian-American entrepreneur, angel investor, and thought leader, known for his insights on startups, investing, and personal development. Born in New Delhi, India, in 1974, he moved to the United States at a young age and graduated from Dartmouth College. Naval co-founded AngelList in 2010, a platform that revolutionized startup investing by connecting entrepreneurs with early-stage investors, helping democratize access to venture funding.
An influential angel investor, Naval has invested in over 100 companies, including notable startups like Twitter, Uber, and Yammer, cementing his reputation in Silicon Valley. Beyond his work in tech, Naval shares his philosophy on wealth, happiness, and self-actualization through his popular tweets, podcasts, and essays. His wisdom on building a fulfilling life—summed up in his widely-followed essay, How to Get Rich (without Getting Lucky)—has inspired millions worldwide.
Naval emphasizes principles like independence, lifelong learning, and the importance of compounding relationships, knowledge, and health. Known for his clear, philosophical approach, he believes true wealth lies in financial freedom, inner peace, and intellectual autonomy. Today, Naval continues to share transformative ideas on self-improvement, and his influence resonates across tech, investing, and personal development spaces.
