Innovation Speakers in India

Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, is transforming the global hospitality industry through disruptive technology and strategic scalability. Under his visionary leadership, OYO has grown into one of the world’s largest hotel chains, boasting a network of 2,200 hotels across 154 Indian cities and expanding its footprint to over 800 cities in 80 countries. OYO’s global expansion has been fueled by Ritesh’s multicultural insight and innovative approach, with key acquisitions like the Leisure Group, now OYO Vacation Homes, further driving growth. As a Thiel Foundation fellow and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, Ritesh has reshaped traditional hospitality, leveraging technology to redefine customer experiences worldwide. In 2023, he became the youngest Shark on Shark Tank India, solidifying his position as a leading voice in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Jaspreet Bindra is the Founder of AI&Beyond and Tech Whisperer Ltd., driving AI literacy and digital transformation globally. With 25+ years of leadership experience, he has held senior roles at Mahindra Group (SVP – Digital Transformation), Microsoft (Regional Director), and the Tata Group, and was part of the founding team of Baazee (later eBay India). A Cambridge University graduate in AI, Ethics, and Society, he is the author of The Tech Whisperer and Winning with AI. His recognitions include SAP & Mint’s “Digitalist of the Year” and Business Today’s “Top 25 Young Managers in India.”

Invite Jaspreet Bindra to speak at global leadership conferences, executive offsites, and board-level strategy forums.

Simerjeet Singh, a globally renowned motivational speaker with over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers and 50 million+ video views, has impacted lives worldwide. With 14 years of international motivational speaking experience, he has served over 300 organizations across 80 nationalities. Singh, originally a hotel management graduate in Marriott International's Management Training program, cultivated a promising career in hospitality, overseeing businesses in Dubai, India, the US, and the UK. Transitioning to motivational speaking, he embraced risks to pursue a higher purpose. As a Certified NLP Practitioner and Personal Performance Coach, Singh engages diverse audiences, from CEOs to students, fostering growth strategies and inspiring authentic living. Each opportunity fuels his dedication to serve, uplift, and empower individuals globally.

Harsh Mariwala is the Founder and Chairman of Marico, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, with a presence in over 25 countries across Asia and Africa. With more than four decades of entrepreneurial experience, he has transformed Marico into a globally respected name with powerful brands such as Parachute, Saffola, and Livon. He is known for his visionary leadership, emphasis on innovation, and commitment to building a high-performance and values-driven organization.

Beyond Marico, he established the Marico Innovation Foundation to foster innovation, ASCENT Foundation to support entrepreneurs, and the Mariwala Health Initiative to promote mental health. Harsh is a passionate advocate of entrepreneurship, culture-led transformation, and purpose-driven leadership. His contributions to business and society have earned him several prestigious accolades. He continues to mentor, inspire, and shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial and leadership landscape.

Vivek is a seasoned leader in retail and e-commerce, boasting robust expertise in strategy development, steering growth, and digital innovations, with notable P&L ownership across diverse sectors. His career highlights include pioneering India's first omni-channel venture for a prominent department store at shoppersstop.com and founding the second-largest online gifting platform in the country, giftease.com. Notably, Vivek established and headed a premier retail consulting practice at KSA Technopak, while strategically cultivating and implementing numerous businesses across consulting and corporate realms. With a wealth of experience in physical retail, omnichannel, and e-commerce, Vivek’s cross-functional proficiency spans strategy, operations, technology, and change management, fueling digital transformation and process enhancement within organizations.

Vinita Bali is a globally acclaimed business leader with deep expertise in strategy, marketing, and operational leadership across the food and nutrition industries. As former Managing Director & CEO of Britannia Industries, she led the company through a period of transformational growth—expanding its global footprint, diversifying its portfolio, and championing nutrition-focused innovation. Her leadership helped Britannia quadruple revenues and launch fortified products that addressed health and wellness.

With over 30 years of international experience, Vinita has held senior roles at Coca-Cola and Cadbury across markets including the US, UK, Africa, and Latin America. She also served as Managing Principal at Zyman Group, advising Fortune 500 companies on strategic growth. Post-2014, she has contributed to global governance as an independent director on the boards of Cognizant, Smith & Nephew, SATS, Syngene, and others.

A strong advocate for public health and women’s leadership, she formerly chaired the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

Ajay Desai is a fintech and financial inclusion speaker specialising in frugal innovation and inclusive growth. Chief Growth Catalyst at Saakav Solutions, with over 27 years of experience across banking, fintech, and development finance. Ajay delivers keynote sessions on financial inclusion, fintech innovation, and scalable impact models for corporate and leadership audiences. Invite Ajay Desai for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events in India.

Narayan has spent almost nine years training, coaching and teaching graduate students, financial advisors, content creators, managers, and investors of diverse backgrounds. Starting his career as an assistant faculty of CFPCM and Wealth Management courses, Narayan is now innovating how financial knowledge flows through investors and public to scale the reach. Narayan’s training and coaching experience has focused on life insurance, general insurance, wealth management, mutual funds, and alternative assets. As a professional trainer, Narayan has also assisted in developing popular courses like CWM®, CREP, and AFA for AAFM India and several modules of CFPCM certification for IIFP and other institutions. He is also well-versed in creating legally and socially acceptable digital and marketing content for BFSI brands. Over the years, he has worked with several renowned businesses and brands with their digital content generation activities. 

Vikas have more than 21 years of experience and presently working as a Independent Consultant as well as working as a Co-founder/CTO in Hawk Aerospace Private Limited since Dec 2022. He has worked in Kohler Co. has Global Associate Director for 1.6 years, LG Electronics Global R&D Center as R&D Head for 17 years and Moser Baer India Limited as Leader Quality/R&D for 2 years.

 He has a proven track record of success in leading and managing teams of engineering managers while developing and implementing innovative technology solutions. He has a strong background in Research and Development, Global R&D Centre Setup, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Operations and Quality. He is also well-versed in the latest trends in market.

 Most importantly, he is a strategic thinker and thought leader with a proven ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans that align with the company’s vision and goals.

Dr. Prakash Bagri is a Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation at the Indian School of Business and Founder & CEO of PRB Partners, a strategic transformation consulting firm. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Unilever and Intel, he has built billion-dollar businesses, launched 12 brands, and created new product categories. His expertise spans innovation, digital transformation, execution discipline, and decision-making, along with deep insights into people management and leadership development. As Intel’s CMO (South Asia), he earned the Intel Achievement Award and was named “Brand Boss” by The Economic Times for reshaping markets. Dr. Bagri has taught at ISB and the IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta), where he developed pioneering courses in hi-tech, innovation, and managerial effectiveness. His research is featured in global and Indian media. As a mentor and advisor, he helps organizations drive growth by aligning strategy, technology, customer centricity, and people capabilities.

Divyanshu Ganatra is a multifaceted professional, excelling as a diversity and inclusion expert, clinical psychologist, educator, and avid researcher. He holds the distinction of being India's first solo blind pilot, mountaineer, trekker, scuba diver, and marathon runner. He also embarked on a groundbreaking journey as the first blind pillion cyclist to navigate from Manali to Khardung La, the world's highest motorable road. His extensive career spans a wide range of passions, including human potential optimization, rational thinking, positive psychology, IT for empowerment, personality development, counseling, psychometric assessment, and scientific exploration. As a globally recognized speaker, Divyanshu is celebrated for his insights on leadership, inclusion, and innovation. His inspirational story serves as a testament to being resilient, overcoming attitudinal barriers and stereotypes to achieve remarkable feats, including becoming the first blind Indian to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain globally.

Dr. Arun Bhardwaj is an internationally celebrated keynote speaker and a global thought leader on sales, marketing and branding, corporate happiness, emotional wellbeing, innovation, and peak-performance mindset. Dr. Arun has 25+ years of global leadership experience working with Motorola, Samsung, Lucent (Bell Labs), and Dell; executing a breadth of leadership roles including engineering, product management, marketing, and sales. He has been a guiding force to more than 150,000 business leaders and youth worldwide in their pursuit of excellence. His impressive list of mentees includes Fortune 500 companies, young startups, premier academic institutions, industry consortiums, and government organizations. He has conducted peak performance mindset workshops for Indian Jr. Hockey Team, Pro-Kabaddi league and the Indian Army. He also conducts customized leadership, innovation, business strategy, sales, marketing and branding workshops. He begins with cracking open the windows to possibilities, and then offers tools for action and progress.

Anil Baheti is Director of Information Technology at DXC Technology, with 27 years of global experience across the US, UK, Netherlands, Singapore, and Colombia. An engineering graduate in Computer Science with executive management credentials from IIM Bangalore, he leads Continuous Improvement and Innovation charters focused on simplifying business processes and improving productivity. Previously, Anil spent 17 years at Wipro and began his career with the Aditya Birla Group. His expertise spans digital transformation, IT strategy, customer experience enhancement, and building high-performance global teams across domains including energy, utilities, manufacturing, finance, HR, and internal IT while serving multiple Forbes 100 organizations.

Invite Anil Baheti to engage with CIO forums, enterprise technology leadership programs, and global IT transformation initiatives.

Alok Verma is a leadership facilitator and transformation coach specialising in innovation, resilience, and team effectiveness. With over 18 years of experience across IT, ITES, sales, and learning & development, he has enabled professionals and teams to achieve clarity, growth, and sustained performance. Alok delivers keynote sessions on leadership, innovation, team building, time management, and personal transformation for corporate audiences. Invite Alok Verma for leadership programs and corporate events in India.

Gauri Kacherikar leads the Public and Customer Experience India team within Business Applications and Digital Consulting at TietoEvry. With extensive experience managing global teams, she brings strong business acumen, relationship leadership, and execution focus across enterprise transformation programs. As a coach, she works closely with professionals to support career growth and leadership development, with a mission to empower women entrepreneurs. Gauri’s work bridges customer experience strategy, people leadership, and enterprise digital consulting within complex global environments.

Invite Gauri Kacherikar to engage with leadership forums, customer experience leadership platforms, and women entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Invite David D’Lima to engage with boardrooms, executive leadership programs, and global enterprise transformation initiatives.

Prasanna is an Award Winning CXO Banker, Digital Architect, Industry Innovator, Board Member , Fintech Influencer, Startup Mentor, Leadership Coach and Advisor
He has 24+ Yrs of experience at all levels, Engineering, Management, and Innovation as CXO. He has worked Globally for Banks, Fintech, Micro-Finance, Engineering, and Multi-National companies for Digital & Architecture Transformation. He is closely associated with cutting-edge technology adoption Strategy, Assimilation, Experimentation, Innovative Customer Servicing & Engagement, Robust Architecture Implementation, Fintech & Start-up Alignment, Open Innovation practices, Ecosystem Collaboration with Govt, BigTech , Fintech , banks , Academia.

K. V. Dipu is President and Head of Operations and Customer Service at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, where he leads operations, communities, and customer service functions. He heads large-scale digital transformation initiatives, working with fintech and insurtech startups globally, and manages a workforce of approximately 1,600 employees across 170 locations. His leadership spans customer experience transformation, operational excellence, and technology-led service delivery in general insurance.
Invite K. V. Dipu for insurance leadership conferences, customer experience forums, enterprise operations summits, and digital transformation events.

For over three decades, I've collaborated with entrepreneurs, corporations, individuals, government bodies, and international ministries, specializing in entrepreneurship, technology incubation, acceleration, innovation, technology transfer, and leadership. I've facilitated workshops for technology transfer managers, empowering them to execute effective technology transfers. Additionally, I've provided mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs, researchers, and academics, aiding them in commercializing their research across North America, Southeast Asia, and India.

My expertise has benefited participants worldwide, including renowned organizations such as British Telecom, The Institute of Leadership & Management (UK), Shell, ExxonMobil, and DHL. I've served as a judge and mentor in prestigious business plan competitions like the HSBC Business Plan Competition, McKinsey's Business Plan Competition, and IIT Bombay.
 

Sushil Bhasin, also known as Doodlewala, is a marketing professional, cartoonist, and visual storyteller. His work has appeared in publications such as The Economic Times and The Pioneer, and has been featured on platforms including NDTV, CNBC, Hindustan Times, and Outlook. His cartoons and doodles have been used in multiple brand campaigns across print, outdoor media, web portals, and social media, including a Coca-Cola campaign published in the Indian edition of MAD magazine. He is also known for creating artwork using unconventional media such as pebbles.

Invite Sushil Bhasin to engage audiences at marketing conferences, creative leadership forums, and brand summits.

Tapan Singhel has a rich experience in the insurance industry of more than 25 years and has been heading Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for 7 years. He has won numerous accolades, to name a few, Personality of the Year at the India Insurance Summit and Awards 2019, 22nd Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2018 and Indian Insurance Summit 2017. He has been featured as a LinkedIn Top Voice in India consecutively for the past two years. He has also been recognized as the Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia at The Economic Times Global Business Summit 2018.

Debu is a Leadership Development Professional and Innovation Consultant with over three decades of experience. He is a Partner at True Search. He helps boards and investors find, develop and retain high-calibre leaders combining executive search and related advisory offerings. He was previously a Partner with Deloitte and has also worked at KornFerry Hay Group, Hewitt Associates, Arthur Andersen and PwC, advising clients in India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and USA. He is passionate about Coffee, Cocktails and Career Conversations.

Mohit Bhakuni is Founder and CEO of Contify, an AI-based market and competitive intelligence platform. He brings 19+ years of experience at the intersection of technology and information and has spent 11+ years building and scaling market intelligence products. Mohit holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from IIT Delhi (2000) and an MBA from INSEAD, France (2005).
Invite Mohit Bhakuni for enterprise intelligence conferences, strategy leadership forums, technology innovation summits, and founder leadership events.

Kamal Bhardwaj is an experiential learning facilitator and corporate trainer with over a decade of experience designing and delivering high-energy, immersive learning interventions. He has facilitated 500+ corporate training workshops across India, helping teams strengthen collaboration, self-awareness, motivation, and leadership effectiveness. Known for his unconventional and highly engaging approach, Kamal specializes in experiential learning methodologies that break monotony and create lasting behavioral change. His journey from luxury hospitality to facilitation gives him a strong people-first perspective, enabling him to build deep connections and psychologically safe learning environments. Currently serving as Senior Manager – Learning & Development at Max Healthcare, Kamal partners with organizations to build cohesive, open, and high-performing teams. He has worked with leading corporates, institutions, and educational bodies, delivering workshops that blend humor, reflection, and action. Passionate about growth and transformation, Kamal believes every session is an opportunity to inspire individuals to lead more meaningful, purpose-driven professional lives.

Operating at the intersection of business, brand, and culture, Nishant is a strategist passionate about uncovering the emerging relationships between new technologies and everyday life to drive significant business value and inform products and services that people love. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of a stealth mode startup in social networking domain. A Delhi College of Engineering alumnus, he worked with Maruti Suzuki's RandD division, before moving to Netherlands for his M.Sc. in Strategic Product Design at Delft University of Technology.

Avnish Sabharwal is a digital innovation and strategy leader with 25+ years of experience across innovation, digital transformation, corporate strategy, and leadership development for Fortune 500 clients. At Accenture India, he leads the firm’s innovation agenda and startup ecosystem partnerships, supporting scale-up and globalisation of B2B startups.
Invite Avnish Sabharwal for enterprise innovation conferences, digital transformation summits, startup ecosystem forums, and CXO leadership offsites.

An associate at Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Thillai Rajan is a revered professor at Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He co-founded YNOS Venture Engine, where they offer a suite of products and programs for early-stage entrepreneurs, innovators, research centres and investors. He also co-founded GeoNomics Research & Technologies, an infrastructure analytics & consulting firm focused on infrastructure governance. In February 2020, he conceptualized the setting up of Innovation, Venturing, and Entrepreneurship in India (IVEIN) Network, a unique partnership between leading institutions, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Calcutta, IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode. He is the recipient of the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship at the London School of Economics, Endeavour Executive Award at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, and the Fulbright Nehru Senior Research Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School.

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.  

Rajeshwar Upadhyay is a visiting faculty member at Thunderbird and the Indian School of Business, where he teaches the Leadership Development Program. He is also the Director of Par Excellence, a leadership development initiative, based in Princeton and Mumbai. With over 20 years of industry and consulting experience, Rajeshwar specializes in transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and decision-making. His approach blends insights from literature, philosophy, psychology, and business. Rajeshwar also teaches the Global Leadership Immersion Program at KAIST, South Korea, focusing on leadership skills for successful business with India. His work fosters innovation, adaptability, and high-performance culture in organizations.

Swapnil brings over twenty years of experience of leading teams in prominent global IT companies. He has dedicated more than a decade to roles within Internal IT and CIO leadership teams, acting as an Intrapreneur and Chief Digital Officer to lead strategic internal IT transformation efforts. His contributions have been acknowledged with numerous industry accolades, including the CIO 100 award and Top 50 Technology Leaders in Asia for innovative IT strategy and transformation initiatives. His professional journey is highlighted on the Harvard Business School’s DCE’s website.His expertise focuses on transforming traditional IT departments into intrapreneurial, modern organizations and cultivating purpose-driven, high-performing, and collaborative teams. Demonstrating a consistent record of delivering robust business outcomes and positive impacts, Swapnil offers grounded and practical insights into creating modern digital and intelligent organizations, supported by his hands-on experience within various global internal IT environments.

Avijit Dutt is the Director & Chief Motivator of Enable Advisory & Intervention in CSR-based development. He has been a social activist & interventionist with seminal work in Child Welfare & Consumer Affairs. Dutt has acted in eminent Hollywood and Bollywood films namely Gandhi To Hitler, Madras Cafe, Jolly LLB2, No One Killed Jessica, and others. As a Theater Director and Actor, he has done over 75 plays in English, Hindi, and Bengali. He has written six full-length plays: - Bamboo Flower - Mahatma Mar Gaya - Bombay! Bosnia! - Breaking News - Noor Jahan- An Empress Reveals - Unspeakable - 9.45 ki Express ki Citee. He launched the Childline with UNICEF & National Human Rights Commission. His own featurette on Child Abuse, AkkarBakkar was screened in the Parliament and the Cannes Film Festival 2010, and extensively used for Advocacy by UNIFEM.

Dr. Prashant Pansare holds an Honorary D.Litt in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from George Washington University, is a triple MBA graduate, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Innovation Incubation and Management. He bootstrapped Inteliment in 2004 and Rubiscape in 2020. An investor, advisor, and mentor, he focuses on identifying next-generation technologies, building disruptive products, and fostering innovation cultures within teams. He has supported multiple startups and researchers and contributed to high socio-economic impact initiatives through CSR programs.

Invite Dr. Prashant Pansare to speak at innovation summits, startup ecosystems, and executive strategy forums.

Avinash Jhangiani is an award-winning leader with nearly 30 years of global experience in design thinking, innovation, and digital transformation across US Big 4 consulting, MNCs, and conglomerates. As founder and CEO of Play2Transform Group, he leverages serious play and design principles to foster human-centric mindsets and scalable innovation in corporate and education sectors. Former CIO at Reliance Mediaworks and Chief Innovation Officer at Omnicom Group India, Avinash led teams to multiple prestigious awards, including 6 Cannes Lions. Recognized among Top 100 Innovation and Digital leaders, he provides executive coaching and consulting to global giants like Amazon, Google, and Deutsche Bank. Holding an MBA from the USA and a DBA in organizational psychology and change leadership from Switzerland, Avinash bridges theory and practice effectively. He is a prolific author, visiting faculty at premier institutions, keynote speaker, and social impact curator committed to leadership development and sustainable innovation.

Anna Durai is Chennai's most loved auto driver. With 10,000+ followers on Facebook and more than 40 speeches at corporate offices and two TED talks to his credit, he is literally going places. Seven years ago, as a class 12 dropout, he stunned Chennai with his auto which offered a list of amenities that redefined the travelers’ experience. His speech went viral on YouTube, making him an overnight sensation. What started with newspapers and magazines has now turned into a tech-savvy vehicle and boasts a tablet, laptop, TV, and Wi-Fi service for people who don't have access to the internet. He installed a debit and credit card swiping machine to rid his customers of all the troubles due to the exact change amount. He is a keynote speaker on customer service and a customer delight icon. He has traveled across the country delivering talks in the metro cities.

Anand is a seasoned expert in applying high-impact, low-cost behavioral science strategies to drive desired actions among consumers and employees of India's leading companies since 2013. With a vast repository of over fifteen thousand human behavior experiments, his approach is grounded in empirical evidence. His groundbreaking work has garnered global recognition, featured in TIME, BBC, Forbes, and CNBC, among others. An avid writer on behavioral science, he contributes to esteemed publications like ET, Mint, and The Hindu. An acclaimed TEDx 'Editors Pick' Speaker, Anand delivers commissioned talks and workshops for renowned companies such as Mercedes Benz, Bajaj Finance, and Franklin Templeton. Prior to a decade of applying behavioral science, he spent thirteen years in advertising, sales, and marketing and served top-tier clients including Unilever, P&G, and L'OreaI, consistently driving transformative results.

Nitin Agrawal is an accomplished executive business leader with over 24 years of global experience driving transformation and profitability across industries. He has held leadership roles with leading organizations, including HSBC, Wipro, GE Capital, and most recently The Walt Disney Company. Nitin is recognized for his expertise in business consulting, strategic programs, digital transformation, operational excellence, and business integration, consistently delivering measurable impact. He has been the first incumbent in several high-impact strategic roles across Asia, the Americas, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). His leadership achievements include driving profitability impact exceeding USD 100 million annually, managing global workforces of up to 45,000 employees, spearheading pioneering innovations recognized by the industry, and delivering transformative outcomes such as strategic turnarounds and anti-piracy measures in television. With a strong record of building new capabilities and leading multifunctional teams, Nitin continues to inspire business transformation and sustainable growth.

Param, co-founder of '3 Big Things', boasts 26 years of design and innovation leadership, spanning roles at IDEO, Fractal.ai, and Tata Digital. Starting in Interaction design, he progressed to Design Research & Strategy, shaping strategic design capabilities in organizations. At Tata Digital, he spearheaded the Experience Innovation Lab, driving advancements in e-commerce and super-app platforms. As Chief Design Officer at Fractal.ai, he built a team of 75+ specialists in Design & Behavioral Science. Prior, at Dr. Reddy’s, he established Studio 5B, pioneering digital health solutions and promoting patient-centricity. His work is showcased in IDEO U’s course on Designing for Change. Param also contributes to academia, serving on the Executive Council at the Indian School of Business. A mindfulness advocate, he annually shares insights through a toolkit blending Mindfulness and Design Thinking. 

Anirban Ganguly is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and catalyst marketer with over 25 years of experience driving business growth, market access, and brand success. With a proven track record of turning ideas into scalable and repeatable products, Anirban ensures the right unit economics for sustainable outcomes. He is an expert in leading cross-functional and multi-geography teams across Asia and EMEA markets. Anirban's expertise spans the TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology) sector, and he has significantly contributed to the success of technology startups in areas like 5G, Med-Tech, EdTech, and Mar-Tech, as well as in the FMCG industry. His innovative approach and leadership have fostered thriving ecosystems of growth and development, making him a key player in the technology and marketing landscape.

An author & mentor affiliated with prominent organizations such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS). Since 2010, Umesh has leveraged his extensive experience in the tech industry to guide and empower 4.5 lacs aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals. He plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable growth initiatives within these esteemed institutions. Umesh's dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of innovation underscores his commitment to shaping the future of the tech landscape in India and beyond.

Manikandan Thangarathnam is a consumer technology and platform leader specialising in large-scale product engineering and user-centric innovation.
He is a senior technology leader at Uber with prior leadership roles at Amazon and Microsoft, building and scaling products used by millions globally.
Mani delivers keynote sessions on building scalable consumer platforms, product-led engineering, mentoring high-performance tech teams, and driving innovation at scale for corporate and technical audiences.
Invite Manikandan Thangarathnam for technology leadership conferences, product and engineering summits, developer forums, and innovation leadership events.

Debasis Sengupta is a leadership coach specializing in empowering middle managers and startup leaders to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and drive sustainable growth. His work focuses on building leadership confidence, decision-making capability, and execution excellence at critical organizational layers. Debasis has led several high-impact coaching engagements, including supporting a project management team in Vietnam to achieve 90% growth and guiding teams to successfully launch complex, market-leading initiatives. He works closely with organizations to strengthen leadership pipelines, improve collaboration, and foster accountability. Known for his practical, results-oriented approach, Debasis finds deep fulfillment in witnessing leadership transformation and organizational progress. His sessions blend coaching, strategy, and reflection, helping leaders translate insight into action.
Invite Debasis Sengupta to work with leaders on growth, execution, and leadership effectiveness.

Rajendran Dandapani is a technology visionary best known for his role in scaling Zoho into one of the world’s most successful bootstrapped SaaS companies, now serving over 45 million users globally. As a senior leader at Zoho, he drives mobile strategy across 30+ cloud products, significantly improving adoption, retention, and user experience through intuitive design. His expertise in product-led growth has helped Zoho consistently outperform heavily funded competitors while remaining profitable and customer-centric. Beyond enterprise software, Rajendran founded Zoho Schools of Learning, an alternative education model focused on skills-first workforce development. Earlier, as Chief Algorithms Officer at Xerago, he built scalable data-driven marketing platforms for global enterprises like Citibank. A TEDx speaker and advocate of sustainable growth, Rajendran champions performance-driven cultures, long-term thinking, and innovation without hype.
Invite Rajendran Dandapani to speak on SaaS scaling, product-led growth, and building enduring tech businesses.

Binoay B is an expatriate business leader with 30+ years of experience across global telecom and digital enterprises in the APAC region. He currently serves as Vice President – Corporate Affairs at Aditya Birla Group, based at the Group headquarters in Mumbai. Over his career, he has held multiple leadership roles across telecom and digital conglomerates, working closely with regional leadership teams on corporate affairs, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Binoay is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry platforms including the GSMA Global Telecom Forum, APAC digital forums, and CMO forums, and has delivered a TEDx talk on leadership.
Invite Binoay B to speak at telecom and digital industry conferences, leadership summits, corporate townhalls, and executive forums.

Rohit Ghosh is an IIT Bombay graduate and Founding Member of Qure.ai, where he leads business development and strategy for select global markets. He previously worked as an AI Scientist, contributing to R&D in computer vision and medical imaging. Rohit is a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning, supporting global ML developer communities. He has authored 15+ research publications in peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet, JAHA, ACR, and Clinical Cardiology, with work focused on AI applications for non-contrast head CT and clinical imaging. His experience spans research, product development, and commercialisation of AI in healthcare.
Invite Rohit Ghosh to speak at healthcare innovation conferences, AI in medicine summits, clinical research forums, and technology leadership events.

Abhijan Bhattacharyya is a scientist at TCS Research with 16 years of industry experience in advanced digital communications. His expertise spans network protocols for IoT, low-latency communication for Industry 4.0, and 5G technologies. Abhijan has led critical projects in India and globally, contributing to the implementation of modern wireless communication protocols used in test equipment by leading mobile communication companies. An active researcher and author of peer-reviewed international publications, he bridges academic rigor with real-world industrial application.
Invite Abhijan to speak on IoT networks, Industry 4.0 communication systems, 5G technologies, low-latency architectures, and applied research for enterprise innovation.

Jaydeep Naha is a customer-centric leader and digital transformation professional with extensive international experience across engineering solutions, project management, manufacturing operations, R&D, construction management, and supply chain in the Power & Energy sectors. A Level 3 certified People Manager from Great Place To Work, he has led large-scale initiatives including setting up engineering organizations from scratch, people development programs, Lean methodology adoption, and post-merger integration following the V.A.Tech acquisition into Siemens. Recognized as Global Top Talent, Jaydeep brings deep expertise in operational excellence and transformation leadership.

Invite Jaydeep Naha for operations leadership forums, engineering leadership conferences, and energy sector summits.

Arindam Mukhopadhyay leads the Consulting India Centre of Excellence at Gartner and is a member of the Gartner India Executive Council. He advises senior technology and business leaders on enterprise technology strategy, operating models, and transformation priorities. Arindam is an industry forum speaker and a pro bono mentor to technology startups, contributing to ecosystem development through leadership advisory and founder mentorship. His work focuses on translating research-driven insights into practical executive decision-making for large enterprises and growth-stage organisations.
Invite Arindam Mukhopadhyay for executive leadership forums, enterprise technology conferences, CIO roundtables, and startup ecosystem events.

Shefali Sonpar is a global insurance specialist with 20 years of experience working across three continents, leading cross-border programs involving business transformation. She has held leadership roles across Data Governance, Underwriting, Operations, and Technology with Fortune 500 organizations. Shefali is recognized as a thought leader at the intersection of business and technology and is known for building large, multi-country programs. She has also received global recognition for her efforts toward inclusion and diversity and is deeply invested in nurturing talent across organizations.

Invite Shefali Sonpar to speak at global industry forums, leadership summits, and executive roundtables.

Madhurima Agarwal is an entrepreneurial leader with over 21 years of experience driving innovation and transformative growth across diverse, geo-distributed organizations. As Managing Director – Microsoft for Startups, India, she enables teams and leaders to harness their unique strengths and cognitive diversity to foster creative solutions and accelerate business impact. Madhurima has designed and led innovation programs, accelerators, and corporate-startup partnerships that translate diverse thinking styles into actionable outcomes. Her expertise spans AI transformation, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership, empowering participants to align individual talents with broader business objectives. A recognized thought leader and mentor, Madhurima contributes to industry forums, publications, and programs that cultivate innovative mindsets. Her workshops focus on leveraging multiple intelligences to enhance collaboration, problem-solving, and sustainable innovation, helping organizations achieve measurable impact while fostering a culture of creativity, inclusion, and strategic growth.

Piyush Tewari is a senior management professional at GTL Ventures, a specialized Learning & Development consulting firm. He has delivered executive coaching, leadership development programs, and group facilitation for global financial services firms and blue-chip organizations across Southeast Asia. An expert in game-based learning, he works on digitizing talent practices and applying gamification to enhance engagement, capability building, and organizational performance across industries.

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Nitin Khindria is a strategic HR and business leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformation, organizational excellence, and people-centric growth across diverse industries including Automobile, EV, Manufacturing, Textile, FMCG, Healthcare, and Education. An XLRI alumnus and award-winning CHRO, he is known for aligning HR strategy with business outcomes, enabling EBITDA impact through scalable HR frameworks, digital HR interventions, and high-performance culture development.

Nitin has led HR transformation for leading organizations such as Omega Seiki Group, Dalmia Biz Group, Nahar Industries, International Tractors Ltd., and Mahindra & Mahindra. His core expertise spans strategic HR leadership, organizational design, HR tech, talent development, change management, and leadership capability building.

Widely recognized as a national HR influencer, he has received top CHRO and HR leadership awards and frequently contributes as a speaker and faculty with XLRI, IITs, IIMs, and NMIMS.

Pooja is a versatile professional with expertise spanning technical business development in pigments for industries such as paints, textiles, and plastics, as well as QbD-based pharmaceutical generic formulation, focusing on risk assessment and lifecycle management. Dedicated to continuous learning, she hones her skills in communication, collaboration, negotiation, project management, research, and business intelligence.  

As a thought leader, Pooja shares perspectives on her blog, Being Thoughtful, inspiring others to broaden their horizons. Her creative pursuits align with her commitment to social causes, reflected in her work with Kiran Kraft Castle, where art meets purpose. An AI enthusiast, Pooja is captivated by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries. Her multidimensional approach blends technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for meaningful impact.  

Srikanth Raju is a Senior Engineering Analytics leader with 20+ years of experience across AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. He has led cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance systems aligned to measurable business outcomes. His work spans AI/ML implementation, data platforms, and engineering leadership, with a focus on operationalising analytics in complex enterprise environments. Srikanth is known for managing end-to-end delivery across multi-stakeholder programmes and embedding continuous improvement practices in data teams.
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Nivedan Rathi is the Founder of Future & AI, one of the world’s fastest-growing Generative AI platforms, reaching over 450,000 professionals globally. With more than a decade of experience in product leadership and AI innovation, he has built transformative tech solutions as a founding member at multiple startups. An IIT Bombay alumnus and TEDx speaker, he specializes in simplifying complex AI concepts for entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Through Future & AI, Nivedan helps businesses harness the power of Generative AI to scale operations, enhance marketing and sales, and accelerate product innovation. He also leads the APE (AI-Powered Entrepreneurs) community to empower founders with AI-driven strategies. His expertise includes custom GenAI solution development, executive training, and strategic consulting for listed companies. With 100M+ content views and 40+ speaking engagements, Nivedan is recognized for making AI accessible, actionable, and scalable for the next generation of business leaders.

Sabyasachi Sengupta, widely known as Saby, is a behavioural change expert with 15 years of experience in the banking sector, specialising in leading and sustaining transformation. As a speaker and consultant, he focuses on the human side of change—addressing resistance, inertia, and uncertainty with energy, empathy, and humour. Saby works with teams and leaders to help them navigate change more effectively, ensuring transformation efforts translate into real behavioural shifts rather than short-lived initiatives. His approach blends practical tools with relatable storytelling, enabling teams to stay adaptable and resilient in fast-changing environments. By humanising change, Saby helps organisations foster innovation, psychological safety, and future readiness. His work empowers teams not just to cope with change, but to engage with it proactively and confidently.
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Dr. Shreevyas H M is a distinguished scientist and Project Director of e-Governance for the Government of Karnataka, where he leads the state’s AI Cell and major digital transformation initiatives. With over two decades of expertise across AI, Machine Learning, IT, GIS, and Remote Sensing, he has spearheaded landmark projects including facial recognition systems for the Shakti chatbot, LLM-powered citizen service platforms, and AI-driven document analysis tools for government officers. A recipient of the Digital India Award 2022, Dr. Shreevyas holds a PhD in AI & ML from DRDO, has filed two AI patents, and authored more than 20 research publications. As Chief Data Officer and Member Secretary of the Data Governance Working Group, he actively shapes data governance frameworks and standards. A Google India ML Ambassador, he is a leading voice on responsible AI for governance.

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A seasoned business creator, strategic advisor, board member and expert in digital transformation and sustainability, Shrijeet Mishra brings nearly four decades of corporate leadership experience to his work. Throughout his career, he has driven transformative change across global conglomerates like the Aditya Birla Group, BCCL and Unilever by leading large-scale business turnarounds, spearheading innovation and embedding sustainability at the core of strategic initiatives.

Recently retired from his role as Chief Innovation Officer at the Aditya Birla Group, a $65 billion Fortune 500 conglomerate, Shrijeet led a multifaceted innovation agenda, including digitalization, data & analytics, consumer-centric solutions, innovation fund ecosystems, brand development, and sustainability across the Group. In 2023, he also led the successful incubation & launch of the strategic B2B Commerce Initiative called Birla Pivot which expected to reach $1 billion valuation in 5 years. 

Narayan has spent nearly 10 years training, coaching, and teaching graduate students, financial advisors, content creators, managers, and investors from diverse backgrounds. Starting his career as an assistant faculty member for CFPCM and Wealth Management courses, Narayan is now innovating how financial knowledge is disseminated to investors and the public to expand its reach. Narayan’s training and coaching experience have focused on life insurance, general insurance, wealth management, mutual funds, and alternative assets. As a professional trainer, Narayan has also assisted in developing popular courses, including CWM®, CREP, and AFA, for AAFM India, as well as several modules of the CFPCM certification for IIFP and other institutions. He is also well-versed in creating legally and socially acceptable digital and marketing content for BFSI brands. Over the years, he has worked with several renowned businesses and brands on their digital content generation activities. 

Aditya Vikram Kashyap is Vice President of Firmwide Innovation at Morgan Stanley and an award-winning technology leader driving enterprise-wide transformation in global financial services. He works at the intersection of advanced technology, operating models, and governance within one of the world’s most influential financial institutions.

Aditya is a financial services innovation speaker specialising in AI governance, enterprise innovation, and responsible technology adoption. With over a decade of experience across finance, data, and emerging technologies, he leads initiatives spanning AI strategy, innovation ecosystems, data platforms, and agile transformation. He is particularly known for balancing speed and experimentation with regulatory rigour, trust, and risk management. A strong advocate of ethical and evidence-based AI, Aditya advises senior leaders on building resilient, future-ready innovation cultures.

Aditya delivers keynote sessions on financial services innovation, AI ethics, data strategy, and agile transformation for leadership audiences.
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