Rajive Dhavan


Rajive Dhavan is an Indian entrepreneur, brand consultant, digital marketer, speaker and author. Born on July 31, 1986, in Amritsar, Punjab, he did his schooling from D.A.V. Public School, Hyderabad, and studied B.A. Mass Communication in St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad, Telangana. He is the founder and CEO of What’s In a Name Creatives. He's also the author of the business book STFU - Start The F*ck Up.

Career

Early work experience

In 2002, after passing the 10th standard, Dhavan quit education, and took up his first job as a retail clerk, at a clothing store called Zodiac. He worked there for a year, and resumed his education. A few months later, in 2004, he quit his first job, and joined GE Capital as a process executive.
In 2009, he took up the role of a sub-editor and columnist with the English-language daily Deccan Chronicle.
In 2010, Dhavan joined an advertising agency as a copywriter.

Awards & Recognition

Digital Marketing Professional of the Year, All India by the Times Network
TV5 Business Leader of the Year, Hyderabad
Outstanding Achievement Award for Business Excellence by the All India Achievers Foundation

Entrepreneur

On August 13, 2010, Dhavan started an Advertising & Digital Marketing Company - What's In a Name Creatives. Subsequently, he launched Namesake Production, in 2012, and Just Flaunt Salon, in 2013.