Overview
Bhavish Aggarwal is an Indian entrepreneur and chief executive officer, best known as a co-founder of Ola, an India-based mobility company. He has been associated with the growth of app-based ride-hailing in India and has subsequently expanded his entrepreneurial focus into electric mobility.
Key Facts
| Name | Bhavish Aggarwal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer |
| Known for | Co-founder of Ola |
| Field | Technology, mobility, electric vehicles |
Background
Aggarwal trained as an engineer before moving into the technology sector. He went on to co-found a ride-hailing venture in India, which grew into one of the country's prominent transport technology companies.
Career
Ola
Aggarwal co-founded Ola, a ride-hailing platform headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As chief executive officer, he has been associated with the company's expansion across Indian cities and the development of its mobile application–based booking model for cabs and other modes of transport.
Electric mobility
Aggarwal has been associated with the company's push into electric vehicles, particularly electric two-wheelers, marketed under the Ola Electric brand.
Significance
Aggarwal is regarded as one of the visible figures in India's start-up ecosystem, particularly in the urban transport and electric mobility segments. His work has been part of broader trends in Indian technology entrepreneurship, including the rise of consumer internet platforms and indigenous manufacturing of electric vehicles.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q22575791