Ash Maurya

Ash Maurya is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and creator of the Lean Canvas, a one-page business model tool that simplifies complex startup planning. As the founder of LEANSTACK, he trains entrepreneurs, accelerators, and corporations on how to apply Lean Startup principles to real-world innovation.

Building on the ideas of Eric Ries (The Lean Startup) and Steve Blank (The Four Steps to the Epiphany), Maurya emphasizes practical validation over theory. His books—Running Lean, Scaling Lean, and Continuous Innovation—have become essential reading in startup ecosystems worldwide, from Silicon Valley incubators to corporate innovation labs.

Through workshops, online courses, and hands-on mentoring, Maurya has helped thousands of founders across more than 50 countries build, test, and scale their ideas. His core belief is simple: entrepreneurship isn’t about guessing—it’s about learning faster than anyone else.