Pranav Goel, a 3rd-degree connection, is a Co-Founder and the Executive Vice Chairman of Porter, a prominent player in India’s $40 billion intra-city logistics market. Porter serves as the bridge between customers and local shippers, offering on-demand last-mile delivery services. With a solid presence in 18 cities across India, Porter has touched the lives of over 15 million customers and positively impacted the livelihoods of more than 500,000 partner truckers.
EDUCATION
Pranav’s academic journey took him to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics from 2007 to 2012. His professional journey and educational background reflect his commitment to excellence and innovation in the world of logistics and finance.
CAREER
Pranav’s dedication to Porter spans over nine years and six months, during which he served as the Co-Founder and CEO from April 2014 to August 2023. In August 2023, he assumed the role of Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, driving the company’s continued success.
Porter’s impressive journey has been fueled by substantial investments, with over $150 million raised from prominent investors such as Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Vitruvian Partners, Lightrock, Mahindra Group, and Kae Capital.
Before his entrepreneurial endeavors at Porter, Pranav Goel gained valuable experience in the financial sector. He worked as an Analyst at J.P. Morgan in Mumbai, India, from July 2013 to April 2014, where he was part of the US Internet equity research team, covering over 20 companies, including tech giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and others. Additionally, he served as an Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Gurgaon, India, from September 2012 to March 2013, focusing on analytics solutions for a major pharmaceutical firm with an annual revenue exceeding $25 billion.
