Jayesh Narani

Worth knowing

He has built enterprise data governance and AI practices for global industries, and he has incorporated and run Ontario companies across consulting, hardware and food and beverage. Founders working out how to sell data and AI services into large enterprises, and newcomers to Canada starting their first company here, will get practical answers.

Story

Jayesh studied computer science engineering in Hyderabad and arrived in Canada in 2015, incorporating his first Ontario company, GrabaFood, two years later in Mississauga. Consulting came next. At MeridianTech Consulting, the Toronto and Mississauga firm where he serves as director, he built an IT and data governance practice from nothing into a seven-figure business. In 2021 he incorporated OneTapHello in Toronto and now leads it as CEO, selling NFC digital business cards into markets including India. He has kept founding since, with Third Unicorn and N Food and Beverages both registered in Ontario in 2024.

Canadian story

Born and raised in India, I moved to Canada with a vision to build, innovate, and create meaningful impact. My journey has taken me from technology consulting to entrepreneurship, with over 15 years of experience in data, AI, and digital transformation across global industries. As a technology entrepreneur, founder, and investor, I am passionate about building businesses, solving complex challenges, and turning innovative ideas into scalable ventures. My expertise spans data governance, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technology strategy.

Highlights

• Founder and CEO, OnetapHELLO (incorporated in Toronto, 2021)
• Top 40 Under 40 Business Elite Award, Canada (2023)
• AsiaOne Most Influential Young Leader (2023)
• Member, C100
• BTech in computer science engineering, Hyderabad