In an era where technology often prioritizes speed over substance, Pratik Gauri stands apart as a visionary who dares to ask a deeper question: What if innovation could serve both profit and purpose—at scale?
As the Founder & CEO of 5ire.org, Pratik Gauri is not just building a blockchain ecosystem—he is architecting a new industrial paradigm for humanity.
Reimagining Progress: The Fifth Industrial Revolution
Pratik Gauri is widely recognized as the conceptualizer of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, a bold framework that integrates sustainability, technological innovation, and business viability. At the heart of his philosophy lies a powerful insight:
Most of the world’s complex problems can be solved if we create traffic on the bridge between key performance indicators and social impact.
This belief became the founding principle of 5ire.org, one of the world’s fastest-growing unicorns, achieving a billion-dollar valuation in under one year from inception—an extraordinary milestone in the global startup ecosystem.
Building a Purpose-Driven Blockchain Ecosystem
Pratik’s genius lies in envisioning how a new kind of blockchain architecture could catalyze change across industries while positively impacting over one billion lives. The 5ire ecosystem is being developed by a world-class team of engineers and scientists and includes:
- A Layer 1 blockchain
- 5ire Exchange
- NFT & Metaverse Marketplace
- 5ire Wallet
- 5ire Capital, a venture capital fund supporting future-ready innovations
This ecosystem is designed not merely for efficiency, but for ethical alignment, enabling governments, enterprises, and communities to build systems where social good is rewarded—not compromised.
From Vision to Global Validation
Pratik embarked on this audacious mission with relentless energy and a deep sense of possibility. He built an iconic founding team, forged partnerships with global institutions, and worked tirelessly to transform vision into execution.
Today, 5ire and its founder have earned recognition from some of the world’s most respected organizations, including:
World Economic Forum, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Economic Times, NASDAQ, TED, and Hurun India, among many others.
The resonance of 5ire’s mission is reflected in its early partnerships with Goa Police, Abu Dhabi University, and Muzaffarnagar Police, even before the Testnet launch—demonstrating unprecedented trust in a purpose-led blockchain platform.
Adding to the strength of the ecosystem, global icons such as football legend Didier Drogba and Google Venture Capital Head Apurva Chamaria have joined 5ire as strategic business advisors.
Leadership Beyond Business: India Needs You
Beyond blockchain and entrepreneurship, Pratik Gauri is equally committed to nation-building and leadership development. He is the Co-Founder of “India Needs You”, a leadership-focused non-profit aimed at empowering young adults with real-world skills.
Through more than 15 leadership workshops covering law, entrepreneurship, public policy, and women’s empowerment, the initiative has equipped over 25,000 young leaders across India. During the peak of the Covid-19 crisis, the organization received global support from One Young World, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Justin Trudeau, Desmond Tutu, and Emma Watson, enabling impactful interventions across the country.
A Globally Celebrated Changemaker
Pratik Gauri’s work has earned him some of the most prestigious recognitions worldwide, including:
- Entrepreneur 35 Under 35
- TIMES 40 Under 40
- ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow
- World Economic Forum Global Shaper
- Al Gore Climate Leader
- AsiaOne 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leaders
- UNLEASH 2019 Winner
- Economic Times Global Indian Leader 2022
- Top 25 Blockchain Technology CEOs
- Creative Entrepreneur of the Year – Startup
Often referred to as the “Mark Zuckerberg of India,” Pratik has spoken in over 25 countries, including three TEDx talks, and commands a global digital influence with over one million followers across platforms.
A Billion Lives, One Vision
Across startups, social movements, global stages, and technology platforms, one theme remains constant—impact at scale. Beneficially influencing one billion lives is not a slogan for Pratik Gauri; it is the central axis of his life’s work.
Through 5ire.org and the Fifth Industrial Revolution, he is proving that the future does not have to choose between growth and goodness. With the right vision, it can—and must—deliver both.
