Mohnish Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai

Keynote Speaker: Indian‑American FinTech Investor, Entrepreneur, Author & Philanthropist; Founder & Chairman of The Dakshana Foundation

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Mohnish Pabrai Biography

Mohnish Pabrai is an Indian‑American investor, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist best known for his value‑oriented approach to investing, inspired by the principles of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Born in Mumbai, India, in 1964, Pabrai moved to the United States to pursue higher education and began his professional career with Tellabs from 1986 to 1991, working in high‑speed data networking and international sales before entering the world of entrepreneurship. In 1991, he founded TransTech, Inc., an IT consulting and systems integration firm he built from a start‑up funded with his own savings and credit card debt into a business with more than $20 million in revenue, ultimately selling it in 2000.

In 1999, Pabrai launched Pabrai Investment Funds, a family of hedge funds modeled after Buffett’s early partnerships, where he serves as managing partner. He also serves as CEO of Dhandho Funds and portfolio manager of the Pabrai Wagons Fund, which together manage nearly $1 billion in private partnership and mutual fund (now ETF) assets as of late 2025. His investing philosophy emphasizes patience, concentrated holdings, and disciplined value selection, and has been profiled in financial media. He is the author of two books on investing: “The Dhandho Investor: The Low‑Risk Value Method to High Returns” and “Mosaic: Perspectives on Investing,” both of which have been translated into multiple languages.

Beyond finance, Pabrai is the founder and chairman of The Dakshana Foundation, a U.S. public charity dedicated to alleviating poverty through education by helping economically disadvantaged Indian students gain admission to top engineering and medical universities. His work with Dakshana has helped thousands of scholars pursue academic and professional success. Pabrai continues to manage his investment funds, speak at industry events, and contribute to discussions on value investing and capital allocation in the global financial community.

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Mohnish Pabrai Videos

Mohnish Pabrai's Interview session at The Diary of a CEO
Mohnish Pabrai's Talk and Q&A session with students at Univ. of Texas
Mohnish Pabrai: "Dhandho. Heads I win; Tails I don't lose much ...

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Mohnish Pabrai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Economy, Business Consulting and Business.

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Mohnish Pabrai generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Mohnish Pabrai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Economy and Business Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mohnish Pabrai for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Mohnish Pabrai generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mohnish Pabrai for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Mohnish Pabrai Videos

Mohnish Pabrai's Interview session at The Diary of a CEO
Mohnish Pabrai's Talk and Q&A session with students at Univ. of Texas
Mohnish Pabrai: "Dhandho. Heads I win; Tails I don't lose much ...
Mohnish Pabrai and Guy Spier | Talks at Google
  • How do I book Mohnish Pabrai to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mohnish Pabrai for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mohnish Pabrai, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mohnish Pabrai or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mohnish Pabrai for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mohnish Pabrai, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mohnish Pabrai, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mohnish Pabrai speak about?

    Mohnish Pabrai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Economy, Business Consulting and Business.
  • Where does Mohnish Pabrai travel from?

    Mohnish Pabrai generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mohnish Pabrai?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mohnish Pabrai for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mohnish Pabrai for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mohnish Pabrai or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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