01. Aditya Gaurav

Aditya Gaurav is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and leader. He is a 23-time World Champion, 12-time Asia Champion, and 6-time National Awardee. Aditya founded Knowasiak, a business social network with over 16,000 users from 115+ countries, at age 16. He also created Cognac Metaverse, the world’s first photoreal metaverse, in 2022, currently in development.

Aditya is the youngest World Champion in Game Development (GDWC2022), achieving 1st Runner Up Rank. His leadership and expertise have led him to get invited at prestigious conferences as a VIP including MWC, The Economist, G20 & B20, ELCINA, EFY Group and many more. He won the Bharat Atma Nirbhar National Award at 17 and the Metamorphosis Global Student Entrepreneur 18 Under 18 Award at 18.

Aditya has collaborated with numerous organizations during his school time, including the Government of India, UNICEF, and the Central Railways of India, impacting over a million people by age 15. His specialties include leadership, planning, decisiveness, commercial initiation, and technology.

02. Early Life

Aditya Gaurav was born on January 8, 2004, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India, to Laxmi, a homemaker from Jhansi, and Om Prakash, a police subinspector. His father abandoned the family when Aditya was three, leaving his mother to raise him and his two elder sisters, Anamika and Anubhaya, alone. Despite these hardships, Aditya developed a passion for machines and computers from a young age. By Grade 1, he had built a drill machine capable of drilling up to one inch in brick.

Aditya’s family, particularly his mother, supported his interests, often going to great lengths to fund his projects. Even when resources were scarce, they ensured he had what he needed to pursue his passions. Aditya often used his cousin's laptop and his mother's phone for his work and research.

His perseverance led to significant achievements. His first startup, Cognac, secured the 1st runner-up position at the World Championship of Game Development (GDWC 2022). At 16, while still in high school, he founded Knowasiak, a social network for business owners, which now boasts over 16,000 users from 115+ countries. At 17, he became the youngest recipient of the Bharat Atma Nirbhar Award.

Aditya’s philosophy is to focus on the present and strive for excellence, regardless of age or challenges. He believes in working diligently without being swayed by competitors or naysayers, trusting that success will follow. His story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the unwavering support of a dedicated family.

03. Vision

Aditya is dedicated to creating a positive impact by encouraging the sharing of knowledge and experiences and supporting one another in building startups and businesses. His mission is to inspire innovation and collaboration to make the world a better place.

Aditya is passionate about developing disruptive 3D technologies that enable people to connect and collaborate in virtual spaces. He is actively working on Cognac Metaverse, aiming to create an open virtual world where people can meet, work together, and enjoy life, regardless of physical boundaries. Cognac Metaverse, recognized as the world's first photoreal metaverse, has already received 16+ awards for innovation and technological advancement globally.

In addition, Aditya founded Knowasiak, a social network for entrepreneurs and business owners, which now has over 16,000 users worldwide. Knowasiak supports entrepreneurs by facilitating connections, collaborations, and growth opportunities.

Aditya remains a lifelong learner, embracing an open mind and patience. He believes that hardships and tough decisions have strengthened his core, giving him better perspectives and insights. Aditya asserts that everyone has a unique strength that, when nurtured and developed, can contribute to making the world a better place.

Connect with Aditya

• Knowasiak
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Twitter
• YouTube

Sources:

1. Entrepreneurs Of India
2. Indian Achiever's Forum
3. The Cconnects
4. Knowasiak Profile
5. Knowasiak About Us
6. Everybody Wiki