Mr. Mehta created the family foundation in 1998 with the objective of empowering people through philanthropic activities focused on education, children, and healthcare. The foundation funded the creation of the School of Biosciences at the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India and an Engineering research center at the University of Houston. In addition, it provides educational scholarships to students, funds medical research and child welfare projects in multiple countries.
Prior to focusing on philanthropy, Rahul was involved in high technology. Previously he led the successful creation of four software companies which were later acquired by Computer Associates, HP, Symantec, and Brocade. Mehta has served on the board of DePelchin Children’s Center, Ronald McDonald House, Bo’s Place, Krist Samaritan center and Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Prior to focusing on philanthropy, Rahul was involved in high technology. Previously he led the successful creation of four software companies which were later acquired by Computer Associates, HP, Symantec, and Brocade. Mehta has served on the board of DePelchin Children’s Center, Ronald McDonald House, Bo’s Place, Krist Samaritan center and Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.