Dr. Vishal Vilas Ghag

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Dr. Vishal Vilas Ghag, a visionary in education and community development, has founded Qubelinks and the Pratibhashala Foundation, fostering holistic learning and entrepreneurship. Through these initiatives, he has empowered over 22,000 students and helped establish over 70 small businesses, earning recognition and numerous awards for his contributions to education and youth empowerment.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Vishal Vilas Ghag was born on August 29, 1989, at the AirForce Command Hospital in Pune, India. Raised in Kalyan, a small town in Thane District, he comes from a family with a strong tradition of public service. His father, Mr. Vilas Ghag, is a retired Indian Air Force Sergeant and Police Inspector, and his mother, Mrs. Vaishali Ghag, is a homemaker. Dr. Ghag currently resides in Kalyan with his wife, Mrs. Shubhangi Ghag, who is a Manager at Riya Travels, a multinational tourism company.

Dr. Ghag completed his schooling at Guru Nanak English High School, Kalyan, and higher secondary education at B.K. Birla College, Kalyan. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mumbai, in 2011. Later, he pursued an MBA in Marketing from IMT Ghaziabad in 2015, and earned a Doctorate in Management & Development Psychology from ISBM University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in 2020. Currently, Dr. Ghag is pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Naturopathy Medicine in 2024.

Professional Background

Dr. Ghag began his professional journey as a Network Engineer at IDBI Bank in 2011. Over the next seven years, he worked across diverse fields, including networking, finance, solar design, marketing, business development, strategic management, and alliance management. He eventually rose to the position of AVP Business Development. Throughout his career, Dr. Ghag has held roles at renowned companies such as Morgan Stanley, Skysorb Solar, Essar, Datacraft Asia, Kotak Mahindra, Work Better, and Sarda Group.

In 2018, Dr. Ghag founded Qubelinks, an education consultancy, with a modest investment of INR 5000. His vision was to create a holistic education model that nurtures individual development. This initiative led to the establishment of Slikun Institute of Management & Technology, which offers over 60 advanced certifications across various fields. The institute's flagship program, the "Slikun MBA," has gained recognition for its affordability and innovation.

In 2019, Dr. Ghag launched the Pratibhashala Foundation, a government-registered NGO, with the goal of providing free job-oriented and entrepreneurship training to students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Through Slikun and Pratibhashala, Dr. Ghag and his team have trained over 22,000 students and helped establish over 70 small businesses. Today, Dr. Ghag has diversified his business portfolio. He owns a portfolio management firm, ALFRA, a web development firm, Eamon Tech Labs, and partners in an analytics firm, AI Sciences Inc. Additionally, he has investments in a Surgery Clinic, Sun Clinics, and a financial consultancy, Deep Pockets Capital.

Achievements and Awards

Dr. Ghag's contributions to education and professional development have earned him widespread recognition. Some of his notable achievements include:

  • Training over 10,000 Indian students and 1,500 international students.
  • Empowering professional trainers by integrating them into his institutions.
  • Guiding over 500 trainers through free workshops.
  • Establishing entrepreneurial cells in various institutions and aiding the creation of 70+ small businesses.
  • Providing strategic consulting to 50+ reputed brands.

His Awards and Honors Include

  • Edupreneur Director of the Year in Edutech Category (Saga Star Awards 2022)
  • Research Excellence Award (Institute of Scholars 2022)
  • Research Appreciation Award (ISTM University 2020)
  • Nominated for Satpaul Mittal National Award (2023)
  • Icons of Asia Award for Contribution to Student Education (2023)
  • Featured in 100 Powerful Personalities in Indian Education (2022)
  • EIA Award for Best Individual Contribution in Edutech Sector (2023)
  • Maharashtra Udyojak Award for Contribution to Youth Development (2024)
  • Tamas Global Award for Innovation in Education Methodologies (2024)
  • Bharat Vibhushan Award (National Book of Records 2024)
  • Rashtriya Pratishtha Puraskar (Worthy Wellness Foundation 2023)
  • International Brilliance Award (IBA 2023)
  • Most Promising Educators of India (India Prime Icon Awards 2023)
  • Featured in Business Outreach (2022)

Skills and Expertise

Dr. Ghag’s expertise spans multiple domains, including:

  • Training and development models
  • Development psychology
  • Child & adult counseling
  • Education research
  • Strategic management
  • Business consulting
  • Technology consulting
  • Employee development

Community Involvement

Dr. Ghag is deeply committed to community development through the Pratibhashala Foundation, focusing on youth empowerment and stress counseling. He has provided free counseling and health guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to mentor rural youth in preparing for police recruitment drives.

Philosophy

Dr. Ghag’s professional and personal philosophy centers around “Collaboration instead of Competition.” He seeks to enhance the existing education system through professional certifications and believes in making quality education accessible to all. His guiding principle, “People choose to rejoice in mediocrity, as to them greatness is a myth,” reflects his belief that anyone can achieve greatness with the right support and dedication.

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