Dhawal Parate

Dhawal Parate is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader, currently serving as Co-Founder at Coding Ninjas India since July 2018, advocating for coding as a key skill for the future. Previously, Dhawal held the position of Director and Head of Business at CARS24, contributing to the company's rapid growth and significant funding achievements. As Co-Founder of 1001store.com, Dhawal developed a cross-border e-commerce platform, while earlier roles included Portfolio Change Manager at Grassroots Business Fund and Founder of Green Brick Eco Solutions, a technology firm specializing in renewable energy. Dhawal also provided mentorship at LeapRx Healthcare and Ferramech Building Systems, and worked as a Finance Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers India. Dhawal holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.