Manoj Bhargava

Manoj Bhargava

Manoj Bhargava
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Entrepreneur, philanthropist
Known for	Founder of 5-hour Energy

Manoj Bhargava is an Indian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of the energy drink company, 5-hour Energy.

Early Life and Education

Manoj Bhargava was born on March 29, 1953, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He moved to the United States at the age of 14 and attended Princeton University, where he studied electrical engineering.

Career

After completing his studies, Bhargava started a career in business. In 2003, he founded Living Essentials LLC, the company behind the popular energy drink, 5-hour Energy. The drink quickly gained popularity and became one of the leading energy drinks in the market.

Apart from his success in the business world, Bhargava is also known for his philanthropic efforts. In 2012, he established the Hans Foundation, a charitable organization that focuses on providing healthcare, education, and clean energy solutions to underprivileged communities in India.

Philanthropy

Through the Hans Foundation, Manoj Bhargava has been actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives. The foundation has implemented projects in areas such as healthcare, education, and renewable energy.

One of the notable projects undertaken by the Hans Foundation is the "Billions in Change" initiative. This initiative aims to develop and distribute innovative solutions to address global issues such as lack of clean water, electricity, and healthcare in developing countries.

Personal Life

Manoj Bhargava is known for his low-key personal life. He prefers to stay out of the public eye and focuses on his business and philanthropic endeavors.