
Pratik Gauri
Pratik Gauri is the founder and CEO of 5ire.org, a rapidly growing unicorn that reached a billion-dollar valuation in less than a year. He is the visionary behind the concept of the "5th Industrial Revolution," promoting a purpose-driven world where sustainability, innovation, and business viability intersect. Pratik's 5ire ecosystem aims to drive this revolution with a cutting-edge blockchain platform, which includes a layer 1 blockchain, NFT marketplace, and venture capital arm, 5ire Capital.
Pratik's leadership has garnered recognition from institutions like the World Economic Forum, Forbes, TED, and NASDAQ. Notable early partners of 5ire include Goa Police, Abu Dhabi University, and Muzaffarnagar Police. Iconic figures such as footballer Didier Drogba and Google Ventures’ Apurva Chamaria also support 5ire as advisors.
In addition to his work at 5ire, Pratik co-founded "India Needs You," a nonprofit equipping young adults with leadership skills, reaching over 25,000 participants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his organization secured funding from entities like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and One Young World.
Pratik has been recognized in numerous accolades, including Entrepreneur's 35 Under 35, TIMES 40 Under 40, and Economic Times' Global Indian Leaders '22. He is also known as one of the top blockchain personalities globally and has spoken at events in over 25 countries, including TEDx. His mission is to create a positive social impact, with a goal to improve the lives of a billion people through his work with 5ire and the 5th Industrial Revolution.