{"id":"evan-luthra","title":"Evan Luthra","content":"**Evan Luthra** is the General Partner at KOL Capital, a premier venture capital firm focused on accelerating growth in promising [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ventures. Recognized for his achievements, Luthra was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and holds an honorary Ph.D. in [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) for his contributions to the industry[\\[1\\]](#cite-id-R96b0CTO2AwFckxw) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-gCdsenOnZXpB8Ger).\n\n## Education\n\nEvan Luthra attended Lotus Valley International School from 2005 to 2011, where he completed his studies through Grade 10 under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.\n\nFrom 2011 to 2013, he attended Pathways World School and was enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. Pathways World School was the final institution of formal education listed by Luthra prior to pursuing independent learning outside of a university setting [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-R96b0CTO2AwFckxw) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-Mr1JgKzP4hpbHbCe).\n\n## Career\n\n### Early Entrepreneurship\n\nEvan Luthra began developing mobile applications during his teenage years. His early projects included applications for school communication and navigation tools for users of the Delhi Metro system. By the age of 17, he had delivered TEDx talks and sold a company in a seven-figure transaction.\n\nIn 2010, he founded EL Group International, initially as a platform for his software projects. The company later expanded its activities to include software development and business investments. Through EL Group International, mobile, web, and cloud-based applications were developed for organizations including Unilever, Dubai First Bank, CitiGroup, Godiva, Audi, Nielsen, and Google, as well as startup companies, which served as a basis for later work with [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets).\n\n### EL Group International\n\nAs founder and chief executive officer of EL Group International, Luthra has overseen the company's operations across software development and investment activities. The organization has worked with corporate clients and startup ventures in multiple sectors.\n\n### Startup Studio and Investments\n\nFrom 2014 to 2023, Luthra was associated with Startup Studio, an incubator and venture-building initiative that provided capital, technology, and marketing support to entrepreneurs. According to company information, the organization participated in the creation and investment of more than 30 companies with a combined [market capitalization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/market-capitalization) exceeding US$1 billion.\n\nLuthra has invested in companies operating in sectors including FoodTech, FinTech, artificial intelligence, entertainment, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology. Companies associated with his investment portfolio include Eaze.com, Wheelys Café, Hashgraph.com, Admix.in, and CasaNFT.\n\n### KOL Capital\n\nIn 2023, Luthra became co-founder and General Partner of KOL Capital, a venture capital firm focused on technology and [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) startups. The firm provides investment capital as well as marketing and business support through a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).\n\nAccording to company information, KOL Capital has invested in projects including [Tars AI](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tars-ai), PSG, Pixel, Niburu, Partisia, and Super Champs.\n\n### Blockchain and Web3 Activities\n\nLuthra has been involved in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3)-related businesses as an investor, entrepreneur, and speaker. His activities include investments in blockchain companies and participation in conferences focused on [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets), and decentralized technologies.\n\nHe has spoken at blockchain events in multiple countries and has participated in discussions concerning [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology and [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). His activities have also included involvement with [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft)-related projects, including CasaNFT.\n\n### Public Service\n\nIn January 2025, Luthra became Minister of Information Technology for Liberland. Public information indicates that he served multiple terms in the position and participated in initiatives related to information technology policy, government digital services, and citizen engagement. He has also served as a member of Congress within Liberland's governmental structure.\n\n### Professional Memberships and Media Activities\n\nSince 2019, Luthra has been a member of the Forbes Technology Council.\n\nHe has participated in technology conferences and academic events, including guest lectures at Washington State University and San Francisco State University. Articles and commentary attributed to him have appeared in publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Cointelegraph.\n\n### Student Leadership\n\nIn 2012, Luthra served as President of The Pathways Schools in Delhi, India. During his tenure, he was involved in student representation and school-related initiatives.\n\n### Recognition\n\nLuthra has been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Business Insider has listed him among individuals active in the [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) sector, and USA Today identified him as a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) expert in 2022. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-R96b0CTO2AwFckxw)  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-gCdsenOnZXpB8Ger)  [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-bj8iJakIxXNBCwAf)  [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-WvfcCI7ZDVFnphfH)  [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-Mr1JgKzP4hpbHbCe)  [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-taG7QP6CMxYfiogY)  [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-1G2fqtV9HxhCy8jo) \n\n## Interviews\n\n### Discussion of Media Coverage and Business Activities #01\n\nOn June 19, 2020, Evan Luthra participated in a live interview on the YouTube channel Coffeezilla titled \"Confronting Multi Millionaire Evan Luthra LIVE.\" The discussion addressed various statements and claims that had been made about Luthra's background, business activities, and public profile.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOcKNuCzfWg)\n\nDuring the interview, Luthra responded to questions regarding his association with Steve Jobs, his early involvement in app development, his startup investment activities, the honorary doctorate he received, and his participation in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-related projects. He stated that his references to Steve Jobs as a mentor were based on inspiration and learning rather than an ongoing personal mentoring relationship.\n\nLuthra also commented on media coverage related to his career, stating that some published accounts did not fully reflect his intended meaning or circumstances. He discussed his approach to investing in early-stage companies, describing a model that involved funding multiple projects while acknowledging that not all ventures would achieve commercial success.\n\nAdditional topics included the use of the title \"Doctor\" in connection with an honorary doctorate, business agreements with startup founders, and statements concerning his professional experience and public representation. Throughout the interview, Luthra provided responses to allegations and criticisms that had been raised about his activities and public profile.\n\nThe interview served as a public discussion of claims, disputes, and statements related to Luthra's entrepreneurial activities, investment practices, and media coverage. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-1Vdy1vrMLWnmo9ah) \n\n### Discussion of Blockchain and Digital Assets on London Real #02\n\nIn an interview published on October 18, 2025, on the London Real YouTube channel, Evan Luthra discussed topics including [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin), [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology, [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), artificial intelligence, [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft), and the [metaverse](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metaverse). During the conversation, he described Bitcoin as a decentralized monetary system that operates independently of traditional banking institutions and government-issued currencies.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBJRx2H-cH0)\n\nLuthra stated that [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology remained in an early stage of adoption and compared its development to that of the internet during its early years. He discussed developments in the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) sector, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), digital wallets, and [tokenization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tokenization) systems, and their role within the broader [digital asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) ecosystem.\n\nThe interview also covered [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3)-related concepts, including [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based gaming, tokenized assets, artificial intelligence, and virtual environments. Luthra discussed the use of token-based systems in digital networks and outlined his views on how these technologies may be applied across different industries.\n\nIn addition, he described [non-fungible tokens](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) (NFTs) as a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based method of recording ownership and authenticity for digital and physical assets. He referenced potential applications involving identity records, property documentation, and asset management.\n\nThroughout the interview, Luthra addressed topics related to technological development, digital ownership, decentralized systems, and the adoption of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based technologies. 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