Gaurav Ahuja

Gaurav Ahuja ’10 is the founder and chairman of Imprint, a fast-growing fintech company that powers branded rewards cards for ecommerce platforms. In just its first year, Imprint raised $50 million from major investors including Thrive Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Stripe, and Affirm. Ahuja also serves as a partner at Thrive Capital, where he focuses on fintech and SaaS investments, and sits on the boards of companies like Check, dutchie, Parafin, and Stytch. At Cranbrook, he played varsity tennis, led the Indian Club, and earned journalism honors as an editor of The Crane Clarion, where mentors like David Watson and Bill Briggeman helped him discover a love of writing and collaboration. After graduating with high distinction from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, he began his career at TA Associates before joining Thrive and launching Imprint. In 2023, he was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital, recognized for his leadership across both investing and entrepreneurship.