Chirag Nangia

Bio

Chirag Nangia is a seasoned entrepreneur, a sought-after speaker, and a respected
academic speaker. As a serial entrepreneur, Chirag has founded and led multiple
successful ventures across diverse sectors, demonstrating a keen understanding of
market trends and a proven ability to build and scale high-growth companies. His
insights have been featured in leading global publications such as Wired, Forbes, Le
Monde, U.S. News, Huffington Post Live, The New York Times, and the Financial Times,
solidifying his position as a thought leader in the technology and business sectors.

A frequent keynote speaker at major technology conferences, Chirag is a highly regarded
advisor to emerging technology companies, guiding them through the complexities of
innovation, growth, and market disruption. He has also lent his expertise to political
campaigns, advising on social media strategy, and has held esteemed academic
appointments at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and the
Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida.

Chirag's entrepreneurial journey began at an early age. He founded his first company, a
digital media firm, at the age of 14, and acquired his first patent at the age of 21. He
subsequently founded Reppify, the leading social hiring company, which he successfully
grew to 150 employees before joining Meta as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence. More
recently, he has ventured into the exciting world of food and consumer brands with
GUSSA, the ultimate sweet and spicy sauce, demonstrating his versatility and
entrepreneurial spirit. From SaaS to Sauce, Chirag consistently challenges the status
quo and disrupts existing models. He holds degrees in Human-Computer Interaction and
Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University, providing him with a strong
foundation in technology and a deep understanding of user experience.

With a global perspective and a relentless focus on innovation, Chirag seamlessly
navigates the ever-evolving business landscape. He currently divides his time between
Boston and Los Angeles, often getting his best sleep flying between the two cities.

Learn more about Chirag at chiragnangia.com or on LinkedIn. Learn more about GUSSA
at GUSSA.com or at @getgussa. For further information, including interview and highresolution
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