A PHILOSOPHER, A PHILANTHROPIST, AN AUTHOR, AND AN EDUCATIONIST

Vinay Rai is a multifaceted individual—visionary, entrepreneur, pioneer, author, industrialist, and philanthropist. A deep thinker and spiritual seeker, he constantly explores a deeper connection with his inner self. As a radical reformer, pioneer, and visionary, he is a relentless entrepreneur dedicated to philanthropy, with a deep ethic of service and societal contribution.
His publications include: Rethinking India (2005), published by Motilal UK Books of India; Think India: The Rise of the World's Next Superpower and What It Means for Every American (2007), published by Dutton, a member of Penguin Group (USA); Dawn of a New Vibrant India (2014), published by Perfect Publication Pvt. Ltd.; Vinayaka: An Intriguing Autobiography – A Story of My Life and Learnings (2024), published by Rai Foundation, New Delhi; and Shakti Sutras: 108 Sutras for Empowerment (2025), published by Jharkhand Rai University Press, India.
An alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Vinay graduated in the classes of ’70 and ’72 with a bachelor’s and master’s degree, respectively. He was also a cross-transfer student at Harvard Business School (HBS). His academic excellence earned him membership in two prestigious honorary societies for engineers: Eta Kappa Nu and Sigma Xi. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Delhi.
Vinay is an everlasting friend and an outstanding mentor, offering inspiration, direction, and support to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses. He welcomes meeting new people and envisions a global family.
On his 75th birthday in 2024, Vinay Rai announced the ambitious Zero Hunger Mission, aiming to provide nutritious free meals daily to 3 billion people. He hopes to inspire a million people to join this initiative in their own name. His family foundation targets one million meals within a few years. To fund his program, he has established an artistic space where artists provide paintings or sculptures in exchange for their stay. These artworks will be auctioned through AMOHA art galleries.
Vinay Rai is the Founder of Forestry - Resorts & Spa, Go Sporty Electric Mobility Vehicles, BIOAYURVEDA skincare & supplements, BIO NATURALS spices, dry fruits and food products, among others.

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