Gurbaksh Chahal

Chairman & CEO at VeerOne, Chahal Foundation

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Position

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Founder of VeerOne

In 2023, at the forefront of the AI revolution, Gurbaksh Chahal unveiled VeerOne— an enterprise intelligence platform that's redefining how organizations harness collective knowledge. The name 'Veer' carries profound meaning, representing both "brave" in its pioneering spirit and "best friend" in its role as a trusted digital companion.

VeerOne stands apart through its revolutionary approach to enterprise intelligence, delivering unprecedented results: 65% faster research capabilities, 50% enhanced decision-making speed, and 60% more efficient reporting. Through its suite of cutting-edge features — including AI-powered Threads for intelligent research, SmartVue for dynamic visualizations, and SmartBriefs for automated document creation — VeerOne is transforming how enterprises turn scattered data into actionable wisdom.

The platform's unique strength lies in its comprehensive solution stack: contextual AI understanding, real-time intelligence processing, and adaptive learning capabilities. From management consulting to life sciences, VeerOne is empowering organizations across industries with its enterprise-grade architecture, seamless integrations, and uncompromising security standards.

Beyond its technological prowess, Chahal's most compelling narrative is his commitment to social impact through the Chahal Foundation.

The Book

International Best Seller

The award winning and international best-seller book by Gurbaksh Chahal has been translated in over a dozen languages and became required reading for hundreds of colleges globally.

"While success like his is often attributed to luck, Chahal's story, like that of many immigrants, is more one of sacrifice ... it was years of hard work, persistence and faith, along with the support of his family, that brought his financial rewards--not chance."

― San Francisco Chronicle

Click below to visit the official "The Dream" website.

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Awards & Recognition

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Ernst & Young • 2013

Awarded for exceptional entrepreneurial achievements and leadership in digital advertising

Forbes Greatest Risks Feature

Forbes • 2011

Featured for the bold decision to drop out of high school to start ClickAgents, which sold for $40 million on the same day DoubleClick went public

Top Innovator of the Year

CNN Money • 2006

Recognized for revolutionizing online advertising with BlueLithium's behavioral targeting technology, which reached over 120 million unique users monthly

Best Young Tech Entrepreneur

Business Week • 2010

Featured for building multiple successful ad-tech companies and innovations in behavioral targeting technology

Honorary Doctorate in Commercial Science

Pace University

Awarded honorary doctorate for pioneering achievements in digital advertising and entrepreneurial success

Global Entrepreneur Recognition

DSGMC

Honored for global impact in digital advertising and entrepreneurship by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

India's Most Influential Businessmen of the Year

mensXP.com • X51

Recognized for achievements in digital advertising and entrepreneurship, inspiring the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs

Most Influential CEO

Under30CEO • 2011

Named among the 30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs for revolutionizing online advertising and building multiple successful companies

Top 40 Entrepreneurs Under 40

San Francisco Business Times

Recognized for building multiple successful companies and innovations in ad-tech

Leaders in Management Award

Pace University

Honored for exceptional leadership and contributions to digital advertising technology and entrepreneurship

The 25 Richest Tech Entrepreneurs Under 30

Complex Magazine

Featured among top young tech entrepreneurs for building successful ad-tech companies

iMedia's Top 10 Hottest Digital Marketers

iMedia • 2012

Selected among the most innovative digital marketers for pioneering behavioral targeting in online advertising

Amrapali Award for Entrepreneur of the Year

Light of India Awards • 2012

Honored for entrepreneurial excellence and contributions to the global business landscape

People's Award for Excellence in Business Leadership

2012

Recognized by the community for exceptional leadership and contributions to the digital advertising industry

The 25 Richest and Fittest Guys in the World

Men's Fitness

Recognized for combining entrepreneurial success with fitness and wellness

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[Journey Through Time]

Moments & Milestones

Gurbaksh Chahal acceptance speech for Ernst Young Entreprenur of the Year Award
AWARDS

Acceptance speech for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Gurbaksh Chahal accepting Honorary Doctorate Degree
AWARDS

Accepting Honorary Doctorate Degree

Gurbaksh Chahal at UC Berkeley delivering guest lecture
SPEAKING

At UC Berkeley delivering guest lecture

Gurbaksh Chahal interviewed on Oprah Winfrey Show
MEDIA

Interviewed on Oprah Winfrey Show

Gurbaksh Chahal with Jerry Yang after announcing 300 million merger with Yahoo
BUSINESS

Gurbaksh Chahal with Jerry Yang after announcing 300 million merger with Yahoo

Gurbaksh Chahal meeting with President Obama in San Francisco
POLITICAL

Gurbaksh Chahal meeting with President Obama in San Francisco

Gurbaksh Chahal with Michelle Obama and President Obama at the White House Christmas Party
POLITICAL

Gurbaksh Chahal with Michelle Obama and President Obama at the White House Christmas Party

Gurbaksh Chahal with Donald Trump at Leaders in Management and Honorary Doctorate Ceremony at Pace University
AWARDS

Gurbaksh Chahal with Donald Trump at Leaders in Management and Honorary Doctorate Ceremony at Pace University

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Patents

Patents Issued

12 Patents Issued

#8,751,621
Building a social graph based on links received
Jun 10, 2014
#8,892,734
Building a social graph using sharing activity
Nov 18, 2014
#9,098,872
Building a social graph based on links received and selected
Aug 4, 2015
#9,110,997
Updating weights of edges of a social graph
Aug 18, 2015
#9,117,240
Building a social graph based on links received and selected by recipients
Aug 25, 2015
#9,135,653
Building a social graph using sharing activity by identifying nodes
Sep 15, 2015
#9,146,998
Building a social graph using sharing activity by creating an edge
Sep 29, 2015
#9,317,610
Building a social graph with sharing activity between users
Apr 19, 2016
#9,390,197
Building a social graph using sharing activity by updating an edge
Jul 12, 2016
#9,430,531
Delivering personalized content based on a social graph
Aug 30, 2016
#9,779,416
Using fingerprinting to identify a node in a social graph
Oct 3, 2017
#10,331,713
User activity analysis using word clouds
Jun 25, 2019
#8,751,621
Building a social graph based on links received
Jun 10, 2014
#8,892,734
Building a social graph using sharing activity
Nov 18, 2014
#9,098,872
Building a social graph based on links received and selected
Aug 4, 2015
#9,110,997
Updating weights of edges of a social graph
Aug 18, 2015
#9,117,240
Building a social graph based on links received and selected by recipients
Aug 25, 2015
#9,135,653
Building a social graph using sharing activity by identifying nodes
Sep 15, 2015
#9,146,998
Building a social graph using sharing activity by creating an edge
Sep 29, 2015
#9,317,610
Building a social graph with sharing activity between users
Apr 19, 2016
#9,390,197
Building a social graph using sharing activity by updating an edge
Jul 12, 2016
#9,430,531
Delivering personalized content based on a social graph
Aug 30, 2016
#9,779,416
Using fingerprinting to identify a node in a social graph
Oct 3, 2017
#10,331,713
User activity analysis using word clouds
Jun 25, 2019

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Look to the Stars
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MediaPost
Men's Fitness
Men's Health
Mid-Day
Mixergy
MoneyControl
NBC News
NRI Internet
New York Post
New York Times
News18
Pace University
Pioneers of Digital
Reuters
SB Nonline
San Francisco Business Journal
San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Gate
Sand Hill
SiliconIndia
South China Morning Post
TechCircle
TechCrunch
The Guardian
The Hindu BusinessLine
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