Dhimant Parekh, a social entrepreneur, is the visionary behind TheBetterIndia.com, India's leading platform spotlighting positive news. He spearheaded product management and developed hoopos.com's entire e-commerce offering. His impactful contributions include crafting early versions of ngpay's mobile commerce app, architecting ibibo's social networking platform, and leading a software team at Honeywell. A versatile individual, Dhimant has ventured into theater, authored a book of short stories, and now pioneers positive impact with The Better Home, India's inaugural sustainability-focused subscription product range. Committed to eco-friendly, toxin-free home care, The Better Home aims to inspire consumers to effect positive change within their homes and protect the environment. Dhimant is an impact worker who is taking India towards a sustainable future.
Shweta Shalini is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra and the official Spokesperson and advisor to the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis. She is one of the most visible, young, and dynamic Uttar Bharatiya leaders in BJP-Maharashtra, bringing together a wide range of skillsets for the party, courtesy of her corporate and entrepreneurial background. She is also a columnist and a thought-leader, frequently writing articles on political and non-political issues.
Nandita Das has acted in more than 40 feature films in 10 different languages. She’s done many memorable roles and worked with several eminent filmmakers. She was conferred the ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ by the French Government. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work and is a strong advocate for social justice. Her entrepreneurial spirit is seen as she founded ‘Nandita Das Initiatives’ (NDI), a creative platform which produced her feature films Manto and Zwigato in 2016. Under NDI, she has also directed and produced shorts such as India’s Got Colour and Listen to Her that shed light on pertinent social issues. She is the author of 20 books including "Manto and I" that chronicles her 6 year long journey of making Manto.
Musthafa PC's incredible journey embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. Born in a remote village in Kerala to a humble background, he defied the odds to become the founder of iD Fresh Food India, a brand that nourishes millions with healthy, preservative-free idlis, dosas, and more. Despite facing early challenges and being a school dropout, Musthafa pursued his education, earning degrees in Computer Science from NIT Calicut and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. His childhood struggles with food insecurity fueled his passion for providing nutritious meals to others. Today, iD Fresh Food India is a thriving Rs. 1000 crore brand, employing over 2000 young individuals from rural India. Musthafa's story is a testament to the transformative power of education, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of dreams.
Chetna Gala Sinha is an Indian social entrepreneur working to empower women in areas of rural India by teaching entrepreneurial skills, access to land and means of production. She has served as a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2018), Switzerland and as a Co-Chair of Financial Inclusion at the W20 Summit (2018) in Argentina. Chetna Gala Sinha has been awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women who work in the area of women’s empowerment.
She is the founder and the current president of the Mann Deshi Mahila Bank, a micro-enterprise development bank. Mann Deshi's clients are women from low-income groups, averaging INR 40 (USD 1) per day. The Bank currently has seven branches, over 185,000 clients, and conducts 10,000 transactions on a daily basis.
Rhea Mazumdar Singhal is the visionary Founder and CEO of Ecoware, India's pioneering sustainable packaging enterprise dedicated to creating a greener tomorrow. Her remarkable contributions have earned her the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian recognition for women, conferred by the President of India. Recognized for her leadership and commitment to sustainability, Rhea is a distinguished World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2018) and an esteemed Asia 21 Young Leader (2019). She also actively participates in critical initiatives as an invited member of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) National Committee on Women Empowerment and the CII India CEO Forum on Air Pollution. As a woman entrepreneur, Rhea leaves no stone unturned in motivating women and setting an example by fostering work-life balance in her organization, and her resolute efforts embody the essence of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Harsh Mariwala is the Chairman of the Board, and Managing Director of Marico Limited. He is an innovative and award-winning leader, renowned for maintaining Marico’s business at a sustainable and profitable growth pace.
In three decades Mariwala transformed a traditional commodity driven business, into a leading consumer products and services company in the beauty and wellness sector. His entrepreneurial drive and passion for innovation, prompted him to establish the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) in 2003. MIF plays the role of a catalyst for innovation in India, through its awards scheme, as well as cutting edge research, knowledge creation and dissemination. He also launched ASCENT – Accelerating the Scaling up of Enterprises, to identify growth-stage entrepreneurs with potential, and support them on their journey to success.
Prakash Gaba is a Certified Financial Technician, Technical Trader and a Trading Mentor. He is a Post Graduate in Management, exposed to the corporate world as a Senior Manager at a young age in the late seventies, an accomplished sportsperson. He is a Marksman and an Aviator who has a passion for Flying. Gliding is his hobby and he is among the pioneers of Hang Gliding in the country. attracted to River-Rafting and Trekking escapes, a good Wind-Surfer and a Scuba Diving enthusiast. He embraced Snow Skiing and Water Skiing which in the early seventies while still in its infancy in the country. He is fearless and Para Gliding & Sky Diving do not scare him
Prakash Gaba is also SEBI registered Research Analyst and a winner of the Viewer’s Choice ’Best Technical Analyst Award’ and has the honour of receiving it from the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Siddhant Digvijay Jaitha is a dynamic personality, known as a Motivational Speaker, Public Figure, Writer, Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Health and Fitness Enthusiast. Hailing from Mumbai, Siddhant's journey led him to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration abroad, followed by honing entrepreneurial skills in Kolkata as the Director of Atherton, a prominent aircraft importer in India. Siddhant, driven by a passion for health, founded "Crunch and Munch" for nutritious snacks and "The Home Story" for affordable luxury in home décor. An author of books like "Live Life The Healthy Way" and "Life is a Rollercoaster Ride," Siddhant is actively engaged in social work, particularly aiding children with cancer. His versatility extends to singing, performing, and collaborations with premium brands. Recognized in newspapers, podcasts, and interviews, Siddhant received the "Rajiv Gandhi Icon Award 2022" for his impactful contributions, embodying ambition and excellence.
Aman Gupta, the visionary behind boAt, known for his compelling storytelling skills, Aman offers valuable leadership insights, underscoring his role in steering India's cherished Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand, boAt. He identified and disrupted a segment that had not been touched by any entrepreneur before and contributed to India's growth. boAt manufactures affordable gadgets for consumers from all backgrounds. Aman achieved an extraordinary milestone by gracing the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet—an accolade that distinguishes his entrepreneurial journey. Aman had the rare privilege of accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a historic visit to France, where he addressed the Indo-French CEO Forum and shared insights into Indian startups and the "Make In India" campaign. His participation alongside established business leaders signals the growing recognition of the entrepreneurial spirit in India. Aman also shares his expertise as a judge on Sony TV's Shark Tank India, contributing to leadership, and customer satisfaction.
Siddharth has donned multiple hats in the education sector, managing public relations, event ideation, program marketing, skill development, language training programs and improving early childhood education in Affordable Private Schools (APS). He has solid expertise in sourcing talent, building teams, leading operations, and project delivery. Currently, he works as the Vice President- Experience & Operations for Vani.coach, a tech-powered skill development startup.
His authored bylines have featured in The Times of India, Assam Tribune and several management periodicals of ICFAI University Press and others. He has been quoted in the Deccan Herald for his expertise in leadership profile development. His books “IT’S OFFICIAL, STUPID” and “Bihar ki Beti” have been widely appreciated for bringing out strong social messages around gullibility in people.
Prof. Kaushik Bhaduri, Founder & Head Research at M/s My Money Investments, is a seasoned professional with over 26 years of experience in Retail Banking & Financial Markets. With a background in CMA, MBA (Finance), CFGP, and NISM certifications, he brings a wealth of expertise to his advisory roles for HNI customers, banks, corporates, and schools in Wealth Management and Skill Training. Having held leadership positions at IndusInd Bank and Lakshmi Vilas Bank, among others, he has led retail banking operations across North India. Currently, he serves as a visiting faculty at Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, specializing in Retail Banking and Wealth Management Studies. Additionally, he conducts corporate training sessions on NRI Business and sales for Relationship Managers and branch Managers, alongside contributing as a columnist on Wealth Management and Finance Planning for newspapers.
A corporate trainer turned artist and entrepreneur, Ghazal, co-founded Mamaearth, driven by the passion for making early parenting, stress-free. As the Co-Founder and Chief Mama at Mamaearth, India’s first toxin-free baby care brand, Ghazal is responsible for product development and community management. She works closely with a large number of mothers to develop a product line that addresses problems that mothers face on a daily basis showing her commitment to customer satisfaction. In 2018-19, she received the award for the Best Brand of the Year for Mamaearth. She was one of the forty under forty achievers of India and Super Startups Asia Award. Ghazal was one of the most favorite judges on the Shark Tank India TV series. Ghazal speaks about her journey of passion and determination in building her brand in the competitive world of FMCG/Mothercare space which was dominated by the corporates.
With three decades of diverse experience spanning the Armed Forces, Corporate, and Business sectors, Cheryl Dutta emerges as a seasoned professional dedicated to self-development. Having collaborated with aviators, actors, celebrities, entrepreneurs, artists, and business professionals, Cheryl is a certified Life and Career Coach recognized by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Certified Coaches Alliance USA. As a multi-skilled Professional Coach and ex-Military Veteran, her primary mission is to empower individuals in their journey toward personal growth. Cheryl's holistic approach fosters organic, positive development, aiming to enhance performance and well-being through personalized guidance, knowledge, and unwavering support.
As an army veteran, she also understands the importance of self-defense and delves on it during her speeches.
Roshni Baronia, a certified Strategic Sales Expert and Founder of RB Consulting, has a career marked by entrepreneurial triumphs. From nurturing a thriving eCommerce venture to founding RB Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in bespoke sales advisory and strategy consulting for women-led businesses, Roshni has showcased her strategic acumen. As the host of the podcast - 'Ace the Sales', Roshni empowers female small business owners with skills, systems, and mindset for effective sales conversations. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Women consultants of India by Consultant Review magazine in 2020, Roshni's contributions extend to being a TEDx Speaker, an author, and a member of Entrepreneur Magazine's Leadership Network. Her accolades include the 'Face of the Year 2019' and the Women Excellence Award. A featured guest on CNBC Awaaz Entrepreneur, Roshni is a mentor, speaker, and advocate for skill and entrepreneurship development.
Anand Nandkumar is an Associate Professor of Strategy and the Executive Director for SRITNE at ISB. His research delves into the factors shaping innovation and entrepreneurship at both industry and firm levels. He concentrates on high-tech sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and software, straddling the domains of industrial organization, economics of technological change, and strategy. Presently, he investigates the impact of stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) on various dimensions of innovation, such as how robust patents influence long-term incentives and the operation of Markets for Technology (MFT). In the realm of entrepreneurship, his work explores how venture capitalists impact entrepreneurial performance and the outcomes of individuals toggling between jobs and entrepreneurship. An ISB graduate with a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, Nandkumar imparts his knowledge through courses on Competitive Strategy, AI-infused Leadership, Digital Transformation, Coporate Governance, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Growth Strategies, and Strategic Innovation Management.
Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy is a visionary who has firmly placed India on the global map for leading-edge engineering, and research and development (ER&D) services by establishing Cyient (formerly, Infotech Enterprises) in 1991. He went on to create the 'Engineered in India' brand and led Cyient to contribute over $6.5 billion in cumulative exports from India to several global clients, including Fortune 100 companies and created direct employment for about 15,000 engineering professionals in 21 countries.
Dr. Reddy received India’s fourth highest civilian award—the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to trade and industry in the country. He is the recipient of several awards and life time recognitions for his leadership, corporate excellence and institution building.
Anshul Rustaggi is the founder of Totality Corporation and Zion verse. A definite polymath, with insights into the future, metaverse, web3, gaming, NFT, and a lot more. He completed his education at Top IITs and IIMs, after which he shifted his path to building for the future. The immense amount of knowledge & experience Anshul has is clearly visible in the clarity with which he speaks so passionately about Metaverse and 3.0.
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Venkatesh Iyer's journey is nothing short of phenomenal, transitioning from corporate to being an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Goli Vada Pav, an Indian fastfood restaurant chain with the goal of selling hygienically prepared food with an authentic touch since 2004. It was hailed as the Most Admired Food Chain of Indian Origin and presented with the Golden Spoon Award by Coca-Cola. It currently operates in over 100 cities with over 300 stores. The expert is also a speaker and an author and has delivered more than 250 talks in India and abroad at various large entrepreneurial summits and business schools like Harvard, IMD Switzerland, ISB Hyderabad, etc. From finance to food, with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking, Iyer has been helping entrepreneurs translate ideas into story boards using critical thinking, imagination, communication, and raising funds for them.
Piyush - Executive-in-Residence at UCLA and Stanford SEED Consultant - is a global CEO Coach and a C-Suite + Start-up advisor. Piyush has led multiple public-listed multi-billion-dollar firms and now sits on the boards of global companies in the Silicon Valley and Europe. He is an awarded top-rated global business leader, celebrated speaker, and a top influencer. Piyush has spent two years as Executive-in-Residence at ISB. He is a member of the board at IIT Delhi for Technology Business Incubation Unit besides being a Star Mentor of Change at Niti Aayog.
Muthu is parallel entrepreneur having been involved in several startups over last 20 years. Muthu has over 25 years of experience in Engineering, Management and Entrepreneurship. Muthu has a MBA in Multimedia Finance and Muthu's passion is in Entrepreneurial Development, Mentoring, Management of Emerging Technologies and Innovation. Muthu' s first-degree is in Engineering. Muthu is a British Trained Chartered Electrical Engineer and Chartered Member (IET UK), a Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council, UK) and an European Engineer (European Federation of National Engineering Associations).
Prathamesh Kapote is an Edupreneur and Founder of CareerArch who has helped 1 lakh+ students and professionals in selecting the right career for themselves. he has an in depth knowledge and understanding of Career consulting and has 9+ years of experience. He was a participant of Young Social Entrepreneur 2017 organized by Singapore International Foundation. He was also nominated for Singapore International Foundations Overseas study Young Social Entrepreneur Shangai, China 2018 and felicitated as the Young Entrepreneur by Jagriti Yatra 2015.
A business practitioner with over two decades of leadership experience in starting and growing operations with various global fortune 500 companies like Philips, Johnson Controls, ABB, UTC and Bajaj Group (BEL). Currently associated with various Organizations as part of Advisory boards , building startups and Independent Director in Allied Digital Services. An author of Amazon's Best Seller and Golden Book Award-winning Book 'Reimagine High-Value Sales'. Authority in B2B in both complex sales and SaaS modeling. Associated with various Education Institutes, as a Member of the Board of Studies and an Honorary Member of the National Council for Green and Eco-friendly Movement (CGEM) at ASSOCHAM. A 'Mentor of Change' in the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. An agent for positive change who helps businesses transform.
Aqil Ashique is the CEO of Driver logistics, a leading 3PL services company in India that offers turn-key cloud-based delivery solutions to their customers. In a matter of just 4 years, Driver Logistics is the 3PL partner for some of the biggest brands in India across 7 different states and is expanding its Partial Truck Load services across more states in South India. In 2019, Aqil Ashique started Driver Logistics with his father and poured in everything he had learned over the years. He bootstrapped his way up to building an LTL (Less-than-truckload) shipping model suitable to Indian business conditions, for transporting goods that do not need a complete truck or trailer. In the past 3 years, Driver logistics has scaled its operations to serve over 8000 pin codes across India with warehouses in 44 locations, shipping over 1 million packages each month for its customers.
Avnish is an innovator, disruptor, strategist and a technology evangelist with more than 25 years extensive experience and track record around Innovation, Digital Transformation, Corporate Strategy, and Leadership Development for Top 500 Fortune clients in both mature and emerging markets. In his current role at Accenture India, Avnish is responsible for designing and leading the Innovation agenda for Accenture in India including partnering with Start-up ecosystem and is considered as the 'poster boy' for B2B Indian startups looking to scale and globalise.
Giri Balasubramaniam, better known by his pseudonym Pickbrain, is a noted quizmaster and co-founder of Greycaps, Asia’s largest onstage quizzing and knowledge services company. Seen every weekend hosting quiz shows on national television channels in India hosting, he is also the mind behind the Global Awareness Program (GAP), one of India’s first focused and structured knowledge enhancement programmes for school children. He and his team have presented over 2000 shows across 94 destinations of India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, UK and USA to emerge as one of the fastest growing quiz hosts from the region.
Giri has previously worked with The Economic Times, The Walt Disney Company and Indiainfo.com for over a decade before launching Greycaps. He is a regular speaker at conferences and educational institutions. He has presented over 2000 shows across India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, UK and USA. Â
Harsh Pamnani is a Marketer with over 13 years of experience with start-ups as well as large organizations in brand management, communications, alliances, and analytics. He has worked with organizations like the World Bank, Cognizant, Deloitte Consulting, HSBC, FirstCry and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs). Harsh is also a business author. His bestselling book Booming Brands Inspiring Journeys of 11 Made in India Brands is published by CNBC and has been appreciated by many Government, Business and Academic leaders.
Dr.Mahesh Gupta, a first generation entrepreneur, is known worldwide for revolutionizing the water purification industry in India. He is the Founder-Chairman of Kent RO Systems Ltd., India’s leading water Purifier Company. Dr. Gupta, is an IIT graduate from Kanpur in Mechanical Engineering and Post Graduate in Petroleum Conservation from IIP, Dehradun. He began his early career in 1978 with prestigious IOCL, and later ventured into entrepreneurship in 1988. He has been conferred upon with an honorary doctorate degree by Sri Sri University, for the work done by him in providing clean water to urban and rural areas. Dr. Gupta has recently adopted 8 backward villages with a commitment to provide clean water and build toilets, for improving conditions of sanitation. He also takes out time to guide young minds through guest lectures and entrepreneurship development programs.
Arun Krishnamurthy is the founder of the Environmentalist Foundation of India (E.F.I), a wildlife conservation and habitat restoration group responsible for restoring 107 freshwater bodies across 14 states in the country by 2019. Arun is an alumnus of the Madras Christian College, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, and UNESCO IHE. Arun has spoken at various universities, corporate events, and 12 TEDx events. Topics covered by Arun include Wildlife, Water, Environment, India's traditional water management, People and conservation, Public mobilization for nation-building, Youth motivation for conservation, and more. Arun is a Rolex Laureate of 2012, Jane Goodall Global Youth Leadership Awardee, British Council Climate Champion Excellence Award, and more. His passion towards the environment is not only inspirational but also drives everyone around him to strive towards a greener and sustainable tomorrow.
Amitesh Sinha, a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of global experience, leads the Corporate Venture Capital & Vedanta Spark program at Vedanta Resources Limited. With a background in finance, accounting, and corporate strategy, he drives innovation partnerships with startups leveraging transformative technologies. Amitesh, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (ACA), and Company Secretary (ACS), also serves on the Regional Advisory Board for the Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge, evaluating innovations across South and Southeast Asia. As an active angel investor in startups and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, he fosters innovation ecosystems. Amitesh's expertise extends to guest lecturing at prestigious institutions like IIM, MDI, IIFT, and NMIMS, where he shares insights on finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship, enriching the next generation of business leaders.
Ankur Warikoo's diverse journey, from studying astronomy to founding ecommerce startups, showcases his entrepreneurial prowess. As an entrepreneur, content creator, author, and public speaker, he's renowned for his insightful career coaching on mindful habits and personal finance. With 1.7 million Instagram followers, Warikoo's compelling storytelling resonates deeply. As the former CEO of nearbuy.com and a passionate public speaker, he shares wisdom on motivation, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset at various platforms. Additionally, Warikoo actively invests in early-stage tech startups, offering mentorship on critical areas like Product-Market-Fit and talent retention. His multifaceted career underscores his dedication to innovation and empowering others to excel in their endeavors.
An Indian Scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. Velumani inculcated his 38 years of experience in the field of diagnostics research and business to build Thyrocare out of nothing. His story is a story of creating an empire out of sheer grit and determination. A bonafide scientist and entrepreneur, he used his excellent understanding of thyroid biochemistry to build Thyrocare, a company valued above 3400 crores today. His prudence can be seen in the transition he made from mathematics to microbiology testing; now, COVID testing makes up for about two-fifths of Thyrocare turnover. After graduating in 1978, Velumani began with a job at Gemini Capsules, a small pharmaceutical company in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu as a shift chemist. He then worked at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) first as a laboratory assistant, staying for 14 years. During this time he pursued his Master's and Doctor's degree and rose to the rank of scientist.
Amit is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur and technologist, who set up CarDekho, utilizing technology to provide a smooth car buying and selling experience for users, disrupting a traditionally unorganized market. Following his roles with software companies, he ventured into entrepreneurship and established his own startup. During his stint in Texas, he set-up a software outsourcing company, GirnarSoft, before realizing the opportunity in the used car space, which led him to set up CarDekho. Amit’s trajectory from a IIT-graduate software engineer to an entrepreneur underscores his unwavering commitment to innovation and leveraging technology for the benefit of users. His remarkable achievements have cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in the industry, inspiring others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams while creating meaningful impact. He is currently an investor and also features as a judge on Shark Tank India while being involved in scaling up his ventures
A pioneer in the e-commerce industry of India, Deep has disrupted the traditional concept of travel as the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip, India's largest travel services company and one of the most valuable players in the global travel industry. Since the founding of the company, he has steered the company through multiple challenging environments such as the Dot.com bust, 9/11, and Covid showcasing the focus on the right metrics and company management fundamentals. One of India's most popular entrepreneurs, Deep speaks about what it takes to build a business based on e-commerce in a dynamic market like India. By the end of his talk, Deep promises to leave the audience thinking out of the box and brave enough to risk pursuing the idea they believe in.
Armed with more than 2 decades of professional experience, Bhavesh Kothari has been a pioneer in the startup mentoring domain and has mentoredmore than 7-8 dozen start-ups over the last 12+ years. A Chemistry Majors Graduate from Mumbai University with a PG Degree in Event Management, A Diploma in International Trade with an MBA in International Business, A six sigma green belt certified professional along a cer tification as an Enter- TrainerTM, he craves for learning all the time. He is a Published Author of two books on 25 Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Stories called ‘EVES AGAINST THE ODDS’ (Volume I & II). His podcast titled “Startup Shaastra” is highly regarded in the startup ecosystem as a learning tool for entrepreneurs. An avid reader, explorer and a go getter he firmly believes in “Build Value & the Valuation will follow!”
Guntas Sethi is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained patisserie chef, recipe developer, and food content creator. She is a Food Ambassador for the EU's 'More than Food' campaign and was a guest judge on Masterchef India 2023. She has worked with brands like Lindt Home of Chocolate and Estee Lauder to name a few. She has established herself as a mainstay in the food sector for many years, winning the respect and awe of both industries—food enthusiasts and culinary specialists! Her passion for food began at a young age because she grew up in a family that valued good food and cooking. Slowly and gradually she developed her cooking skills in the kitchen, experimenting with various ingredients and flavors and she soon realized that she has a gift for coming up with delicious-looking dishes.
Kanika Tekriwal, Co-Founder and CEO of JetSetGo Aviation Services, stands as a beacon of hope and drive in the entrepreneurial realm. Recognized globally for her inspirational leadership by BBC and Forbes Asia, Kanika's dynamic energy propels those around her to greater heights. Beginning her journey in aviation at 17, she identified the need for transparency and affordability in charter services, leading to the creation of JetSetGo. Despite initial challenges, including starting with just $100, Kanika's resilience and innovation propelled the company to monthly turnovers exceeding seven digits. JetSetGo, prioritizes customer-centric experiences and leverages technology for seamless operations. From battling cancer at 22, to building the Rs. 500 million “Uber of the skies”, Kanika's vision and dedication have reshaped the private aviation landscape, setting new standards for excellence and customer satisfaction in India and beyond.
Shreya Patel, a model-turned- actress, filmmaker, mental health advocate, and human rights activist, is a powerful and inspiring international speaker. Leveraging her wide array of experiences, Shreya skilfully employs her platform to inspire diverse audiences and foster positive change. Shreya's compelling narratives have graced prestigious stages, including Forbes Under 30 events in Gaborone, Botswana, and Detroit, USA. There, she spoke on " Only in Discomfort Do We Grow " and "Challenges and Solutions for Female Founders and Executives," respectively. She also addressed the critical subject of "Mental Health in Media Production" at Academia in Slovenia, Balkans, and spoke powerfully on domestic human trafficking in her talk, "It's Time to Girl Up" at the Council Chambers in Toronto, Canada. Notably, she was a sought-after speaker at the Munich International Film Festival, where she used the power of storytelling to capture the essence of the human spirit.
Binish Desai, a pioneering social entrepreneur and innovator, has transformed environmental engineering and waste management as chairman of the EETech Group. With a master's degree in environmental engineering and an honorary Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology, His journey began at age 11, leading to the creation of over 150 eco-products through Eco Eclectic Technology. Recognized internationally, he received the "Rotary International Alumni Global Service" award and was honored as a Covid Hero Youth Icon of the Year 2020 for his innovative recycling of PPE kits. Listed in Forbes' "Asia’s 30 Most Successful Social Entrepreneurs under 30" and "Top 10 Social Entrepreneurs of India," Binish’s impact extends to recycling over 3500 tonnes of industrial waste. His life and achievements are celebrated in a forthcoming book and Bollywood biopic, encapsulated in this quote: "There is nothing useless in this world; what might be waste to you is someone's asset."
Sneh Nigam went to IE Business School, Spain (Top 5 B-schools in the world) to pursue her Post Graduation in Business adminstration. Hailing from a small town, she not only established a chain of rural schools in Madhya Pradesh, but also laid the foundation of a mental health startup called Mindcafe. Just within 6 months of its operations, Mindcafe won MIT startup of the Year Award, 2022. After understanding the need of quality mental health services at affordable cost, Ms Nigam extended Mindcafe to B2B domain and managed to help numerous students and employees to establish positive environment at the workplace. She believes in creating a one-stop aggregator platform that connects users with best-in-class experts so that early detection is done and people do not reach the stage of critical mental health issues.
Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker with 28 years of Corporate Training Experience. She has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 50 countries and has touched the lives of over 3 million people through her workshops and books. Priya has written 16 inspirational books which have won 44 International Book Awards making her the FIRST Indian Author to have done so. Her books have been translated into 11 foreign and regional languages with #1 bestseller status in all countries of release. Priya was awarded the Times of India, Speaking Tree, Good Karma Award, as India’s BEST Inspirational Author. The French Media described her as the Paulo Coelho from India. Priya is India’s first certified Fire walk Instructor and has conducted over 2000 fire walks across the globe.
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