Naveen Jain
Naveen Jain is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He is a successful technology entrepreneur, but his skills and experiences also extend beyond the business realm to encompass personal development, philanthropy, social innovation, and exploration of the future. He is a hugely influential author, having written and published several books, including Intelligent Asset Allocation, Moon Express: Mission to Innovate, Win the Future, and Moonshots in Healthcare: Bold Ideas to Transform Healthcare.
Naveen Jain had humble beginnings and forged ahead with his career despite adversity. He grew up in a small village in Meerut, India, and when he was a young student he studied hard to become one of the few people in his village to obtain a college education. After graduating with a degree in information technology and engineering, he eventually moved to the United States and worked as a software engineer at Microsoft.
After his stint at Microsoft, Jain decided to try his luck at the business world and co-founded the Internet-based marketing company, InfoSpace. As success came rolling in, he took on several other business ventures, starting up and leading number of companies such as Bluelight.com, TalentWise and Intelius. He has been acknowledged for his entrepreneurial spirit, winning numerous awards, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and being named as one of America's most influential people by Newsweek.
His success in business gave him the platform to become a highly respected author and speaker on personal development and social innovation. He has written and published successful books, drawing on his wide experience, skills and knowledge in innovation, technology, and business. His books, specifically Intelligent Asset Allocation, Moon Express: Mission to Innovate, Win the Future, and Moonshots in Healthcare, analyse how to create and leverage opportunities in the face of disruption and uncertainty.
The latest book from Naveen Jain, Moonshots in Healthcare, is an exploration of how technology and innovative solutions can enhance and transform health outcomes. He guides readers through success strategies for turning big ideas into reality, using stories of technology moonshots, research and business tips. Jain's book also deals with the future of healthcare and discusses the potential for using AI, nanotechnology, and machine learning that are transforming patient care.
The overarching theme of Jain's work is the concept of a moonshot, or a daring and ambitious mission that goes beyond the status quo and opens up a new path. He believes the combination of technology, collaboration, and innovation allows us to move beyond what is already known and accepted and invent a better future. This is a powerful message which he conveys in his books and in other public speaking engagements.
Naveen Jain is an example of how entrepreneurial success and personal development go hand-in-hand. His successes in the business world have enabled him to put his ideas into action and to help others recognize their potential. He also has a genuine interest in transforming healthcare, and his books and public speaking engagements show his commitment to making a real and lasting impact.