Shantanu Naidu Biography: Books, Net Worth, Age, Instagram, Father, Height, Wikipedia, Salary

Shantanu Naidu is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and social activist who rose to prominence due to his close professional relationship with Ratan Tata, one of India’s most celebrated industrialists.

As the youngest deputy general manager at Tata Trusts and executive assistant to Tata, Shantanu gained recognition for his innovative approach to business and social causes.

Profile

• Full name: Shantanu Vyankatesh Naidu
• Date of birth: 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Pune, Maharashtra, India
• State of origin: Maharashtra
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Engineer, Entrepreneur, Author, Social Activist
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
• Parents: Father – Vyankatesh Naidu (Engineer at Tata Motors)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Unmarried
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Telugu-speaking family from Maharashtra
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Shantanu Naidu is now at the age of 32 and was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India, in 1993. He hails from a Telugu-speaking family. His father, Vyankatesh Naidu, worked as an engineer at Tata Motors in Pune, while his mother’s name remains undisclosed but is noted as a domestic worker.

Shantanu completed his schooling in Pune before enrolling at Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2010. He graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with distinction.

Later in 2016, he moved to New York to pursue a Master of Business Administration at Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. He graduated in 2018 with expertise in Business Administration and General Management.

Personal Life

Shantanu Naidu remains unmarried and keeps his personal life relatively private. He was previously linked romantically to Mihira in 2015, whom he met while working on his Motopaws initiative.

Beyond relationships, Shantanu is known for his love for animals and has a tattoo dedicated to his pet dog named Winter inked on his left arm.

Career

Shantanu Naidu began his career in May 2009 as an engineering intern at Tata Technologies and continued until May 2010. After completing his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2014 from Savitribai Phule Pune University, he joined Tata Elxsi as a Design Engineer from September 2014 to July 2016.

In 2015, Shantanu founded Motopaws, a social initiative aimed at reducing road accidents involving stray dogs by creating reflective collars for them. This project attracted the attention of Ratan Tata due to its innovative approach and empathy-driven mission.

After completing his MBA from Cornell University in 2018, Shantanu returned to India and joined Tata Trusts as a Business Strategy Intern. He quickly advanced to become the Deputy General Manager under Ratan Tata‘s mentorship.

In addition to his corporate roles, Shantanu has launched other initiatives such as The Goodfellows—a startup providing companionship services for senior citizens—and On Your Sparks—a mentorship program for young entrepreneurs.

Net Worth

Shantanu Naidu‘s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million. His wealth primarily stems from his roles within Tata Trusts and entrepreneurial ventures such as Motopaws and The Goodfellows.

Social Media

• Instagram: @shantanunaidu
• X: N/A

Books

I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata