Ahmed Rauf Essa is a Visiting Faculty member at KSBL and a renowned entrepreneur, known for founding Telemart and ARE Ventures. Recognized in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in 2019, he has received 14 global awards for his contributions to business and innovation. At KSBL, he imparts practical knowledge to students, preparing them for real-world challenges.

Experience

• Founder, Telemart (Sep 2013 – Present)
• Founder, ARE Ventures (Jan 2024 – Present)
• Visiting Faculty, KSBL (Feb 2024 – Present)
• Global Mentor, Startup World Cup (Feb 2025 – Present)

Education

• MBA, Marketing – Institute of Business Management (2015 – 2018)
• BBA, Marketing – Institute of Business Management (2010 – 2014)