Shivtosh Kumar
Sumit Santhalia is the Co-founder and Director of TechnoSport, India’s foremost homegrown activewear brand. Based in Tiruppur, the heart of India’s textile industry, Sumit has been at the helm of TechnoSport’s journey since 2009, transforming it from a startup into a nationally recognized performance wear leader. Over the past 16 years, Sumit’s vision and operational […]
Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is the CEO of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), an initiative by the Government of Karnataka (GoK) to accelerate the growth of the state’s digital economy. Under his leadership, KDEM is driving efforts to ensure Karnataka contributes the largest share towards the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a USD 1 […]
Pallavi Joshi Bakhru
Pallavi Bakhru leads the Family Office and Private Client Services practice at Grant Thornton Bharat, bringing over three decades of expertise in corporate tax, litigation, international arbitration under BIT, tax structuring, and regulatory matters under FEMA. At Grant Thornton, she works closely with promoters, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals on critical aspects of business such as restructuring, […]
Arjun Singh
Arjun Singh brings over 16 years of experience in sports management and strategic advisory. As Partner and Sports Industry Leader at Grant Thornton Bharat - one of the leading firms in the Indian subcontinent for sports consulting – he leads marquee engagements with global sports bodies, governments, and private enterprises to advance the region’s sporting landscape. Arjun […]
Prasad Bidapa
Prasad Bidapa is a trailblazer in the Indian fashion industry, with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. Renowned as the iconic fashion guru of India, he has witnessed the industry’s evolution from its nascent stages. A distinguished alumnus of NID Ahmedabad, Bidapa has conceptualized and curated numerous high-profile events, including - India Men’s Fashion Week – […]
U.S. Mahendar
As CEO of Hatti Kaapi, U.S. Mahendar leads India’s most loved homegrown filter coffee brand, driven by a mission to spread the warmth and richness of Indian coffee culture. Mahendar is a first-generation entrepreneur whose journey is deeply rooted in the soils of Karnataka’s coffee heartland. Born into a coffee-growing family in Hassan, he often […]
Agnishwar Jayaprakash
Hailing from Chennai, India, Agnishwar Jayaprakash is the Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, India’s largest drone start-up and an entrepreneur who has been making rapid strides in the Global Changemakers Community. Agnishwar Jayaprakash finished his education from Chettinad Vidyaashram school, Chennai. Later completed Business Strategy at Harvard Business School. Founded Ignite-India, a revolutionary innovation ecosystem […]
Malini Adapureddy
Malini Adapureddy, an IIT Kharagpur and INSEAD graduate, brings over a decade of experience in the FMCG sector, having worked with Procter & Gamble, Flipkart, and Kraft Heinz. Her entrepreneurial vision led her to create Deconstruct, a brand that merges science with accessibility, challenging the norms of traditional beauty marketing. Her entrepreneurial journey stems from […]
Sumit Santhalia
Sumit Santhalia is the Co-founder and Director of TechnoSport, India’s foremost homegrown activewear brand. Based in Tiruppur, the heart of India’s textile industry, Sumit has been at the helm of TechnoSport’s journey since 2009, transforming it from a startup into a nationally recognized performance wear leader. Over the past 16 years, Sumit’s vision and operational […]
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is one of India’s most celebrated badminton champions and a trailblazer in Indian sports. A former World No. 1, she has won over 24 international titles, including an Olympic bronze medal, making her the first Indian shuttler to reach this milestone. Known for her grit, discipline, and path-breaking performances, Saina has played a […]
Revathi Kamath
Revathi Kamath is a respected environmentalist, philanthropist, and recipient of the prestigious Karnataka Kalashree honor for her outstanding contribution to society. Deeply committed to ecological conservation and community welfare, she has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainability, environmental awareness, and grassroots development. As the mother of Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, she has been a guiding […]
Ananth Narayanan
Ananth Narayanan is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in India’s consumer internet space. He is the Founder and CEO of BRND.ME (formerly Mensa Brands), India’s largest tech led house of global consumer brands. He led BRND.ME to exceptional growth, becoming Asia’s fastest and the world’s second-fastest unicorn within just six months of launch. Today, the […]
P. Ravindra Pai
P. Ravindra Pai is the Managing Director at Century Real Estate Holdings Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading professional real estate developers with five decades of industry leadership. Ravindra Pai is an Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore alumnus (PGP 2002) and holds 22+ years of experience in the real-estate industry. He continues the legacy of […]
