The Clever Apprentice

As a man who came from a poor province where illiteracy was the norm, Naveen Jain knows the value of education and the possibilities a good education brings. The founder of Infospace and Intelius, and now one of wealthiest man in the world, literally toiled his way to success. Starting from the province of Uttar Pradesh, the current CEO of Intellius received his B.S. degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). He holds a post-graduate degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from the XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business and Human Resources. After completing his education, Naveen Jain joined Microsoft where he became one of the company’s top executives. Now, Naveen Jain is manning the helm of Intelius, a leading company in the information commerce industry. With education a huge part of Naveen Jain’s core values, it is not surprising that Intelius provides huge support for organizations focusing on education and the development of effective educational programs. Together with his wife Anu Jain, Naveen Jain created a scholarship designed to provide financial aid to freshmen students who are currently registered as Computer Science or Computer Engineering majors at the University of Washington. The grant is given to students who have satisfied the academic and financial standards of the Office of Student Financial Aid. Both Anu and Naveen Jain believe that their scholarship can open doors for people who have the potential of making a difference through education, particularly in the areas of computer science and computer engineering. Naveen Jain is also dedicated to other philanthropic endeavors, specifically those that address issues such as hunger, homelessness, and healthcare. Naveen Jain stated that by supporting these areas, everyone can make a significant impact on the lives of others.