Gaurav Rastogi
Gaurav Rastogi's journey to creating the Focus and Finish program represents a unique blend of Hindu spiritual practices, business acumen, and systems thinking.
As an executive with decades of experience in dhyana meditation, Gaurav brings deep expertise in ancient mindfulness techniques. His credentials as an advanced yoga teacher (ERYT®500) reflect his immersion in traditional practices, while his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (India's top MBA program) and engineering degree from Delhi University provide him with a strong analytical foundation.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Gaurav has spent over 15 years teaching yoga, pranayama, and meditation in Silicon Valley. This positioning at the intersection of Eastern spiritual traditions and Western technology hubs has allowed him to develop a unique approach that resonates with professionals seeking both productivity and meaning.
Credentials & Experience
Professional Background
Gaurav's professional background includes growing sales transformation at Infosys from $770M to $7.5B over 10 years, demonstrating his ability to apply his principles at scale in business contexts. He is a serial entrepreneur with successful exits—he's always building something new.
Academic Background
MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (India's top MBA program) and an engineering degree from Delhi University. He has also shared his insights as a published author with Oxford University Press and Penguin.
Teaching Experience
Visiting faculty at Ashoka University and IIM Ahmedabad. Over 15 years teaching yoga, pranayama, and meditation in Silicon Valley to professionals seeking both productivity and meaning.
Board Memberships
Serves on the boards of the Hindu Spiritual Care Institute and the Graduate Theological Union (GTU.edu) in Berkeley, CA.
The Evolution of Focus and Finish
The Focus and Finish program evolved through years of teaching workshops at startups, large companies, colleges, and business schools. Through this iterative process, Gaurav refined his approach of combining "science, spirituality, and systems thinking" to address productivity challenges from multiple angles.
A Distinctive Approach
What makes Gaurav's approach distinctive is the integration of traditional concepts like "Kala Yantra" (calendar as a magic machine), "Dhyana" (relaxed attention), and Sanskrit terms with modern productivity frameworks and flow psychology. This creates a holistic system that addresses both the practical aspects of productivity and the deeper human need for meaning and alignment.
The program's emphasis on tracking attention, creating intentional time blocks, and building sustainable habits reflects Gaurav's systematic approach to personal transformation—one that honors both ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges in our distraction-filled world.