Biography
Ketan Rahangdale is a high voltage entrepreneur, investor, and operator at the intersection of technology, media, and commerce. He believes that music connects people in powerful ways and that everyone has social currency—a driving force behind influence, commerce, and community.
His entrepreneurial journey began with EarTop Technology, where he developed FLOW, a device that transformed any wired headset into a high-fidelity wireless experience. This innovation earned him recognition as the youngest-ever recipient of the Empact 100 Award, personally honored by President Obama.
Ketan serves as CEO & Chairman of Unitea, the first engage-to-earn social media marketplace, rewarding superfans with experiential perks from their favorite artists and brands. His work in data-driven fan engagement has been featured by Billboard, Forbes, Yahoo, FOX, Kauffman Foundation, and others.
He also co-founded and is Chairman of OTH: On The House, a social currency marketplace that connects creators directly with merchants, turning influence into spendable value. Beyond his own ventures, Ketan has advised, invested in, and helped scale companies across data science, influencer monetization, clean-tech, consumer electronics, mobile/web applications, tokenized economies, and retail. He is actively involved in Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC), Kairos Society, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), YPO, and Empact 100, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Ketan remains passionate about building businesses, scaling ideas, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.