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LinkedIn Legends: Meet the Most-Followed Entrepreneurs Powering the Avendus-Hurun India U35 List

Swarnadwip Nath Published Oct 24, 2025, 03:40 AM Updated Sep 17, 2026, 06:28 AM

The Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U35 List 2025 highlights India’s most followed entrepreneurs on LinkedIn, showcasing how personal branding intersects with business impact. OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal tops the list with 13.2 lakh followers, followed by Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey and Meesho’s Vidit Aatrey. The list reflects India’s rising self-made startup culture.

LinkedIn Leaders: India’s Top U35 Entrepreneurs Who’ve Built Massive Online Influence

The recently released Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U35 List 2025 not only celebrates India’s most successful young entrepreneurs but also shines a spotlight on those who’ve built massive personal brands on LinkedIn, the world’s leading professional networking platform. These founders are not just scaling businesses—they’re shaping public discourse, mentoring future leaders, and amplifying their impact through digital influence.

Key Highlights from the LinkedIn Influence Rankings:

Ritesh Agarwal (OYO/Prism)

Followers: 13.2 lakh

Age: 31

Founder of OYO, recently rebranded as Prism, Agarwal tops the list with unmatched reach and engagement.

Alakh Pandey (Physics Wallah)

Followers: 4.65 lakh

Age: 33

Known for revolutionizing online education, Pandey’s content resonates with students and educators alike.

Vidit Aatrey (Meesho)

Followers: 3.01 lakh

Age: 35

Aatrey’s posts reflect his journey in building a social commerce platform that empowers small sellers.

Prabhkiran Singh (Bewakoof)

Followers: 1.13 lakh

Age: 35

Singh blends fashion entrepreneurship with quirky, relatable content that appeals to Gen Z.

Other Notables in the Top 10

The list includes founders from sectors like fintech, edtech, D2C brands, and clean energy, showcasing the diversity of India’s startup ecosystem.

Many are first-generation entrepreneurs, reflecting a shift from legacy business models to self-made innovation.

Why It Matters

Digital Influence as Business Strategy

These entrepreneurs use LinkedIn to share insights, company updates, and thought leadership, building trust and visibility.

Their follower counts reflect not just popularity but credibility and community engagement.

Intersection of Brand and Impact

The Hurun report emphasizes how social media presence now plays a key role in fundraising, hiring, and market positioning.

India’s Startup Momentum

The U35 cohort collectively oversees ventures valued at $443 billion, nearly 10% of India’s GDP, underscoring their economic significance.

These LinkedIn leaders are redefining what it means to be a founder in India—where influence, innovation, and identity converge.

Sources: MSN News, LiveMint

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