Raj Shamani is a man wearing multiple hats. Along with being an entrepreneur, he is a content creator and speaker. He is known for turning around his father’s struggling business and helping other startups grow as a guide and investor. Over the years his effort, hard work, and business acumen have helped him win numerous awards.  In this article, we will explore Raj Shamani age, educational background, entrepreneurial journey, and more.  

Raj Shamani Wiki

Raj was born on 29 July 1997 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His Zodiac sign is Leo. Strong leaders tend to be among the key characteristics of individuals born under the Leo star sign. This is reflected in his ability to turn around his father’s business after the 2008 financial crisis and work with start-ups as an angel investor. 

Raj Shamani Age and Other Attributes

As of 2024, Raj Shamani age is 27 years old and is on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Getting to be on the Forbes 30 under 30 list is a massive achievement. It means that at less than 30 years of age, the individual has become a leader in his/her domain and has made significant contributions to society as well. The selection process works on the principle of “show, don’t tell”. The nominations for this list need to be well-written and should contain the details of an entrepreneur’s business. 

He has got black eyes and black hair. He has an average height of 5 feet and 5 inches. 

Raj Shamani’s Early Life and Education

The family had come from Rajasthan to Indore in search of a better future in the 1980s. He comes from a stereotypical Indian middle-class family in which his entire family was dependent on his father’s income. Naresh Shamani is his father. His father initially used to sell coconuts on the streets and financial challenges were an everyday occurrence. Raj’s grandfather and Uncle worked in a soap-making factory. 

After some time, his uncle, father, and grandfather came together and started making soap at home. This was the start of Raj’s as well as his father’s entrepreneurial journey. The business grew between 2003 and 2008. In 2008, it was severely affected by the 2008 financial crisis.

Despite all this, he managed to have a fun and fulfilling childhood by finding joy in little things. He used to read a lot, play cards every once in a while and support his brother and family. Throughout all this, he managed to complete his schooling as well. His family had gone the extra mile to create a supportive environment for him. 

 After completing school, he did his bachelor’s as well as master’s in business administration. He earned his bachelor’s from Prestige Institute of Management and master’s from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. 

Raj Shamani Career

Seeing his father’s entrepreneurial journey, he always had a strong desire to have his own company. Between 2013 and 2015 he worked as a trainee with AIESEC, followed by working with the United Nations. 

AIESEC is an international NGO that works with entrepreneurs. It helps them enhance their social and business skills. He worked with the United Nations as a speaker. Throughout this, he used to help out his parents every once in a while. In 2015 he established his own company. 

Starting and Growing Shamani Industries

In 2015, he started the company Shamani Industries. His father is the co-founder of the company. Being a marketer and a storyteller, Raj focuses on the external aspects of the business while his father focuses on the internal operations. 

Raj Shamani Figuring Out Media

This is another company start with the primary goal of content creation. This company is Mumbai-based and one of its main roles is to provide a supportive environment to content creators wanting to monetize their brand, business owners, and people interested in starting their own business.  

Educational Podcast of Raj Shamani

‘Figuring It Out’ is also the name of the educational podcast where he invites people to share the wealth of knowledge with him and his followers. His podcast is one of the top educational podcasts in India. 

He has also written a book called Build, Don’t Talk: Things You Wish You Were Taught In School. 

Raj Shamani Other Businesses

Based on his previous success with previous companies, he started House of X. This Brand was launched in collaboration with a popular singer who is known as ‘King’. 

Raj Shamani Net Worth

He is worth over 90 crore Indian rupees as of 2024. His net worth comes primarily from his business ventures. Besides this, he earns from his social media presence, podcast, and brand collaborations as well. He is also an investor in other well-known start-ups. The start-ups that he is earning from are Growth School, Classplus, and other startups that are Sequoia-backed. 

Raj Shamani Social Media

His Instagram handle is @rajshamani and he has around 2.8 million followers. On Twitter, he has over 3.5 lakh followers and his handle is @rajshamani. Facebook page of Raj is @RajShamani and he has around 1.3 lakh followers. On YouTube Raj has 45.6 lakh followers and his handle is @rajshamani. 

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