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Khalid Wani
Born (1986-02-20) 20 February 1986 (age 40)
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
NationalityIndian
EducationJamia Millia Islamia (International Business and Finance)
Executive certification in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies (Harvard University)
OccupationEntrepreneur, investor, business consultant, TEDx speaker
Years active2007–present
OrganizationKWCG, One Capitall Ltd
Known forFounder of KWCG (Khalid Wani Consulting Group); Director at One Capitall Ltd
AwardsBusiness Leader of the Year in Professional Services (Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2022)
40 Under 40
Political Analyst of the Year (GGA)
Websitekhalidwani.com

Khalid Wani (born 20 February 1986) is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, business consultant and TEDx speaker from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He is the founder and director of KWCG (Khalid Wani Consulting Group) and a director at One Capitall Ltd, a registered non-banking financial company.[1][2][3]

Early life and education[edit source]

Wani was born on 20 February 1986 in Srinagar and belongs to a Kashmiri family with a background in manufacturing and export of handicrafts. He completed a degree in International Business and Finance from Jamia Millia Islamia and later obtained an executive certification in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies associated with Harvard University.[1][4]

Career[edit source]

Early ventures[edit source]

In 2007 Wani founded Music Matters (MM), a music and artist management company that organised events across India, Sri Lanka and Nepal and later expanded into Europe.[4][5]

Around 2012–2014 he entered the electric-vehicle sector with EV rickshaw production (associated with JanVaahan in some accounts) and co-founded one of North India’s early food-truck businesses.[2][6][7]

KWCG and investment activities[edit source]

Wani established KWCG around 2016–2017. The firm provides strategy, branding, growth consulting, business intelligence and investor-readiness services and has been described as an accessible alternative to large consulting firms for MSMEs and startups.[4][3][8]

As a director at One Capitall Ltd he is involved in private funding for startups. He has been associated with investments and incubation across technology, FMCG, EdTech, IoT, cloud computing and related sectors.[2][9][10]

Speaking, mentoring and public engagement[edit source]

Wani is a frequent keynote speaker and has delivered sessions at IITs, IIMs, BITS Pilani, NIT Srinagar, Amity University, Galgotias University, IILM and other institutions.[11][12][13]

He has spoken at TEDx events including TEDxShivNadarUniversity and TEDxNITSrinagar (2025).[14][15]

Selected TEDx and public talks:

He has also appeared on podcasts, including “Consulting for the Common Man” on Spotify.[28][29]

Wani has participated in or been associated with events including Innofest India (Shark Tank House), Global Startup Summit 2024 (Delhi), IRE Talks, GIBS Business School IRE Talk, Amity University Rajasthan E-Summit 2025, IIM Kashipur Uttishtha 2025, and Sprint North under the 100 Startups 100 Days initiative.[30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42]

He has also been associated with tree-plantation activities and sustainability-linked initiatives.[43]

Awards and recognition[edit source]

  • Business Leader of the Year in Professional Services – Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2022)[5]
  • 40 Under 40 honoree
  • Political Analyst of the Year (GGA)
  • India’s Most Promising Business Leader (WPI Awards)
  • Marketing Leader in Emerging Tech (India Business Summit)
  • Global Icon Awards 2022 (WASME)[44]
  • Mentions in industry lists including Top 10 Personalities Excelling in Their Respective Industries (2025) and Global D2C Summit Business Excellence Awards 2025[45][46]

References[edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Shri Khalid Wani: Redefining Leadership with Purpose and Possibility". Hindustan Metro. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Who is Khalid Wani? Investor, Speaker, and the Voice Behind India's Emerging Business Landscape". Borok Times. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "About Us". KWCG. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "'Common man's go-to Consultant': Meet young Kashmiri business guru who advises big corporate houses in the world". The Kashmir Monitor. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Khalid Wani bags business leadership award". Greater Kashmir. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Khalid Wani: Kashmir's visionary entrepreneur". Greater Kashmir. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "Khalid Wani - Founder & Director of KWCG". WAHStory. Retrieved 13 October 2026. {{cite web}}: Text "Marketing Guru" ignored (help); Text "Serial Entrepreneur" ignored (help); Text "Tedx Speaker" ignored (help)
  8. ↑ "Meet Khalid Wani – a trailblazing entrepreneur making a difference". Kashmir Digest. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  9. ↑ "Khalid Wani – Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  10. ↑ "Khalid Wani". ExpertBells. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  11. ↑ "PITCH ME 2.0". Galgotias University. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  12. ↑ "IILM Newsletter – Innovation Lab" (PDF). IILM. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  13. ↑ "Speakers". Education Sensations. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  14. ↑ "NIT Srinagar hosts 5th TEDx Conference". Morning Kashmir. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  15. ↑ "Past Conferences". TEDx Shiv Nadar University. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  16. ↑ "Financial decision-making in times of crisis". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026. {{cite web}}: Text "Khalid Wani" ignored (help); Text "TEDxShivNadarUniversity" ignored (help)
  17. ↑ "From Conflict to Clarity: Collisions That Redefined My Path". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026. {{cite web}}: Text "Khalid Wani" ignored (help); Text "TEDxNITSrinagar" ignored (help)
  18. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  19. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  20. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  21. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  22. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  23. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  24. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  25. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  26. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  27. ↑ "Khalid Wani talk". YouTube. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  28. ↑ "Episode on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  29. ↑ "S2 E22 – Consulting for the Common Man: Branding, Startups, Real Talk with Khalid Wani". Spotify Creators. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  30. ↑ "Shark Tank House". Innofest India. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  31. ↑ "Innofest Itinerary Brochure" (PDF). FUISI. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  32. ↑ "Global Startup Summit 2024 Delhi NCR". MeraEvents. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  33. ↑ "Global Startup Summit comes to Delhi on 13th July 2024". PTI News. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  34. ↑ "Global Startup Summit comes to Delhi on 13th July 2024". ANI News. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  35. ↑ "IRE Talks". IRE Talks. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  36. ↑ "GIBS Business School to conduct GIBS IRE Talk on December 19". CollegeDunia. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  37. ↑ "Amity University Rajasthan Successfully Concludes E-SUMMIT 2025". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  38. ↑ "Amity University Rajasthan Successfully Concludes E-SUMMIT 2025" (PDF). Primus Partners. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  39. ↑ "IIM Kashipur concludes Uttishtha'25 showcasing 200+ agri-startups & MSMEs". FnB News. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  40. ↑ "IIM Kashipur concludes Uttishtha'25 showcasing 200+ agri-startups & MSMEs". BioVoice News. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  41. ↑ "IIT Ropar empowers startups: Sprint North edition under 100 Startups 100 Days initiative inaugurated at IILM University Gurugram". Royal Patiala. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  42. ↑ "E-Cell DTU Web Magazine" (PDF). E-Cell DTU. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  43. ↑ "Khalid Wani attends tree plantation ceremony at KMCH Sempora". Srinagar Mail. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  44. ↑ "WASME honors winners of Global Icon Awards 2022 for outstanding achievements and contributions". The Print. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  45. ↑ "Top 10 Personalities Excelling in Their Respective Industries in 2025 by Webhack Solutions". Big News Network. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
  46. ↑ "Global D2C Summit Business Excellence Awards 2025 organised by Crowdfeuz powered by IDFC First Bank". Republic News India. Retrieved 13 October 2026.

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