Ronnie Screwvala, born Rohintan Soli Screwvala, is a visionary Indian entrepreneur and film producer known for his pioneering contributions to multiple industries. He is the co-founder of upGrad, a leading online education platform in higher education and specialization, which has redefined learning opportunities for professionals across the globe.
Ronnie is a trailblazer who revolutionized cable television in India and built UTV Software Communications, a media and entertainment conglomerate that collaborated with global giants like News Corp, 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, and Bloomberg.
Since 2013, alongside his wife, he has dedicated himself to scaling their non-profit organization, Swades Foundation, with the mission of empowering a million people in rural India by driving sustainable development and social change.
In addition to his work in media and education, Ronnie founded U Sports, a sports company with interests spanning football, e-sports, and kabaddi. He also re-entered the media content space by establishing RSVP, a creative content company focused on movies and digital content. As an author, his book “Dream with Your Eyes Open” has inspired countless readers with its insights on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Through his investment firm, Unilazer Ventures, Ronnie has been a significant force in the Indian start-up ecosystem, providing early-stage investment and taking meaningful minority stakes in innovative companies.
