In Conversation with Harish Khatri | Founder & MD of India Assist

Welcome to another enriching episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, where we spotlight visionary minds reshaping industries with purpose and innovation.

In this episode, Shweta sits down with Mr. Harish Khatri, the Founder and Managing Director of India Assist — a travel-tech company solving real-world challenges for travelers in India. With a unique professional background spanning the fashion and sports industries, Mr. Khatri brings an entrepreneurial spirit that has found meaningful expression in the travel assistance space.

India Assist is more than just a travel service — it's a lifeline for tourists facing language barriers, safety concerns, or unforeseen difficulties while navigating India.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Harish Khatri’s diverse career path and his transition into travel entrepreneurship
  

• The origin story of India Assist and the critical gap it fills in the Indian travel ecosystem
  

• How the platform provides real-time support to travelers in distress situations
  

• Behind-the-scenes of the technology and infrastructure powering India Assist
  

• Key challenges of building a travel-tech startup in India
  
  

• India Assist’s growth strategy and global expansion roadmap
  
  

• Harish’s personal takeaways and most rewarding moments as a travel entrepreneur

Why You Should Watch:

Whether you're a traveler, founder, or startup enthusiast, this episode highlights how empathy, innovation, and tech can come together to solve meaningful problems. Harish’s story is a must-watch for those interested in impact-driven entrepreneurship, travel safety, and startup leadership.

Watch the full episode above and get inspired by a leader redefining travel support services in India and beyond.