Ronnie Screwvala

Ronnie Screwvala is one of India’s most successful media entrepreneurs and startup investors, best known for building UTV into a major entertainment powerhouse before expanding into education and venture investments. His entrepreneurial journey reflects constant reinvention, from cable television to film production, digital content, and edtech innovation.
After founding UTV Software Communications, Ronnie transformed the company into one of India’s leading media and entertainment businesses with successful ventures across television, film production, animation, and broadcasting. UTV’s partnerships with Disney, Sony, Fox Searchlight, and global production houses significantly expanded Indian entertainment’s international reach. The eventual acquisition of UTV by Disney marked one of the biggest milestones in India’s media industry.
In recent years, Ronnie has gained widespread recognition for co-founding upGrad, which became one of India’s leading higher education and professional learning platforms. The company played a major role in making online upskilling and career-focused education mainstream in India. Alongside entrepreneurship, he has also become a prominent startup investor through Unilazer Ventures, backing companies across fintech, healthtech, consumer tech, and digital platforms.
His X presence reflects his entrepreneurial mindset, with posts focused on leadership, startup scaling, education reform, productivity, sports, and nation-building. Ronnie is also known for encouraging young entrepreneurs through candid insights about business failures, resilience, and long-term thinking.