Gaurav Mehta

Experience

1. Director (Private Equity - Ai Client Delivery and Innovation)

   Bain & Company

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   AI Strategy & Enablement for Financial Investors- Serve as an expert advisor to financial investors on GenAI, delivering strategic insights across diligence, portfolio value creation, and fund operations- Within due diligence and portfolio value creation work, lead rapid AI prototyping to pressure-test use cases, accelerate adoption, and deliver tangible results- Facilitate AI capability-building through workshops, hands-on prototyping sessions, and tailored training for deal teams and portfolio executives- Advise on alternative data and third-party data strategies to accelerate outside-in analytics in due diligence- Lead Bain\'s PE execution ringfence delivering diagnostic and prescriptive analytics for due diligence and post-acquisition client engagements via cutting-edge/digital techniquesInnovation Strategy & Product Leadership- Lead Bain\'s innovation agenda for Private Equity (PEG), with a focus on GenAI-first strategies and AI-powered platforms that create tangible client and internal value- Act as product owner for 5+ proprietary software platforms—from early-stage concept and PoC development to scaled deployment—collaborating closely with full-stack engineering teams- Oversee vendor assessments for AI technologies and data providers, ensuring the best-fit solutions for high-impact use in diligence and portfolio work

Education

• Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

  2012 — 2015

• St.Columba's School, New Delhi

  High School, Science and Economics

  1999 — 2012

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Finance
• Economics
• Research
• Presentations
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Market Research