The Maverick Effect
The Maverick Effect
‘The Maverick Effect,’ Harish Mehta’s debut book, became a national bestseller within months of its release. Three years in the making, it captures how a small group of entrepreneurs and policymakers laid the foundation for India’s IT revolution through collaboration and trust.
Blending lived experience with institutional history, the book offers lessons in leadership, integrity, and nation-building for readers across generations, from students to entrepreneurs to policymakers. It has received praise from voices including N.R. Narayana Murthy, N. Chandrasekaran, Anupam Mittal, Raamdeo Agrawal, and Dr. Deepak B. Phatak.
Now available in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Audible editions, The Maverick Effect continues to inspire new builders of India’s future.
Vision
A blueprint for change, driven by a maverick mindset.
NASSCOM is more than an institution, it is a movement that shaped an industry and a nation. Through The Maverick Effect, Harish Mehta shares the blueprint of this movement and the maverick mindset that can shape industries, nations, and lives. He hopes readers will find within it the inspiration, tools, and insights to accelerate growth and create a more equitable future for all.
Values
Guiding principles that fuel leadership, legacy, and service.
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The Journey of Maverick
The inspiring evolution of a dreamer, doer, and nation builder.
1971
Graduated from COEP, Pune with a B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
1971
Graduated from COEP, Pune with a B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
1975
Completed Master's in Computer Science from Brooklyn Polytechnic, New York.
1975
Completed Master's in Computer Science from Brooklyn Polytechnic, New York.
1987
Became Chief Architect of Hughterry Computer Division.
1987
Became Chief Architect of Hughterry Computer Division.
1988
Co-founded NASSCOM, laying the groundwork for India's global IT dominance.
1988
Co-founded NASSCOM, laying the groundwork for India's global IT dominance.
1991
Founded Digital ENgineering service company, a digital transformation company.
1991
Founded Digital ENgineering service company, a digital transformation company.
1993
Formed a 50:50 JV with Novell Inc., USA, launching one of India's first software-based R&D centers.
1993
Formed a 50:50 JV with Novell Inc., USA, launching one of India's first software-based R&D centers.
1994
CEO of the Year, NMIMS–Tata HRD Network & World HRD Congress, 1994.
1994
CEO of the Year, NMIMS–Tata HRD Network & World HRD Congress, 1994.
1995
Distinguished Alumnus, College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), 1995.
1995
Distinguished Alumnus, College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), 1995.
1999
Introduced The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) to India, founding its Mumbai chapter.
1999
Introduced The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) to India, founding its Mumbai chapter.
2004
Lifetime Achievement Award for HR Excellence, Deccan Herald, 2004.
2004
Lifetime Achievement Award for HR Excellence, Deccan Herald, 2004.
2017
Honoured by the Prime Minister of India (2017) for 25 years of exemplary contribution to NASSCOM.
2017
Honoured by the Prime Minister of India (2017) for 25 years of exemplary contribution to NASSCOM.
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2018.
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2018.
2022
Published 'The Maverick Effect', a bestselling memoir detailing the birth of India's IT revolution.
2022
Published 'The Maverick Effect', a bestselling memoir detailing the birth of India's IT revolution.
2022
Lifetime Achievement Award, Data Quest, 2022
2022
Lifetime Achievement Award, Data Quest, 2022
2022
CEO’s Choice Author of the Year Award, CAII and SKOCH Foundation, 2022
2022
CEO’s Choice Author of the Year Award, CAII and SKOCH Foundation, 2022
2024
The Maverick Effect Awards (2024) instituted by IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry under its Digital Innovation Awards to honour ideas inspired by the book.
2024
The Maverick Effect Awards (2024) instituted by IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry under its Digital Innovation Awards to honour ideas inspired by the book.
Fellowship Award, presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Computer Society of India (CSI).
Fellowship Award, presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Computer Society of India (CSI).
Present
Active as a mentor, investor, speaker, and advocate for innovation and responsible tech leadership.
From the Scrapbook
Notable Moments from a Maverick Life
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