Steve Hardgrave

Steve Hardgrave is the co-founder and CEO of Varthana, a company dedicated to improving education for low and middle income families by providing financing and support to Affordable Private Schools in India.

Prior to launching Varthana, Steve worked as an investor at Omidyar Network and Gray Ghost Ventures, helping to develop and execute sector-based investment strategies around access to capital and affordable private schools.

Steve’s career began with a seven-year stint in Mexico, working first with a local community development organization, and later launching a successful microfinance institution. His mix of entrepreneurship, international development and investment experience has given him unique ability to identify dynamic, underserved opportunities and successfully execute on them.

Steve he holds a MBA from the Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley and a BA in economics from University of California, Los Angeles.

Steve Hardgrave is the Co-Founder, CEO at Varthana, based in India, Asia. With a background in Financial Services, Steve Hardgrave has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.