Corporate Consulting Speakers in India

Vijay Batra believes in the Matsushita philosophy that any experience that does not kill me makes me stronger. In the past eight years, he has been extensively involved in conducting workshops with various companies in India. Vijay is a down to earth motivator, gave up a high-profile career in America, came back to India in 1997, as he wanted to make a difference and be a part of the India growth story. He has trained and consulted with some of the largest and most respected companies in the world, as well as rapidly growing companies, to improve their approach and sales skills. His training, consulting, and executive coaching services help improve sales performance and deliver results. His training courses and assignments ensure sales organizations make the behavioral changes needed to produce long-term results. He also provides sought-after speaking engagements for sales kickoff meetings, quarterly meetings, workshops, and private seminars.

Often counted amongst the most-networked entrepreneurs of India, Deepshikha is at the helm of making a global mark with her startup - SpeakIn, Asia's largest network of business experts and thought leaders. One of the most respected women entrepreneurs in the region, Deepshikha is the winner of 2021 Economic Times Most Promising Women Leaders, 2020 Google Digital Women Award in Leadership, 2020 Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs by Ministry of MSME Government of India and 2019 and 2017 Asia Women Icon Award Singapore, which celebrates Excellence in Entrepreneurship.

Mansi is a seasoned B2B Brand Advisor with over 17 years of expertise in Brand Strategy, Brand Development, and Design Consulting. Operating under the banner of Rebrand Advisory, she specializes in Strategic Sales-driven Branding for Consultants and B2B Businesses. With a focus on assisting consultants, coaches, and service-based enterprises, Mansi excels in crafting brands that evoke pride and resonate with audiences. Recognizing the importance of brand alignment, she guides businesses through growth phases and pivots by delving into their roots, conducting stakeholder interviews, and identifying unique selling propositions. Whether you're aiming for expansion or considering a strategic shift, Mansi's role as a brand strategist is dedicated to enhancing your brand's impact and market positioning.

As a Business Coach, Ratish helps business owners realize their professional and personal goals, step out of their comfort zone to grab opportunities. 

As an Executive Coach, he works with Executives (people having management level authority) to make behavioral changes that transform them and the people around them, thereby increasing business results and performance.

A keen Listener, A result-oriented person, A Believer of Human potential, A Licensee of ActionCoach, he works with businesses to build their dream.
His passion is to work with business owners & businesses to help them realize their and their team's potential,  grow and succeed.

Having created his niche in working Startups, SME's & MSME's Entrepreneur.com recently awarded him the Entrepreneur of the year in Business Services (2021). Was awarded the Acharya of the Year for 2022. Thanks to his coachees/mentees' hard work, he received the recognition of the Coach delivering  Best Client Results (2021 & 2022).

Country Manager, Board Director, Corporate Leader, Management Consultant, Global Goodwill Ambassador Almost 19 Years Experience in a wide range of business sectors from Investment Banking, Fund Management, Manufacturing, Telecom, Real Estate, Investment Promotion and General Business Consultancy covering areas across various business sectors. Lead an International Market Leader in Marine Products in Sri Lanka. Also hold Board Positions in two leading Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka namely the American Chamber of Commerce and European Chamber of Commerce.

Providing Management System Consultancy.Currently handling more than 12 projects in Sri Lanka.

Janani Liyanage is an Enterprise Agile Coach at Virtusa, serving teams, leadership, and clients to discover the Best Version of Agility by helping them with a vision to harmonize the process with organization strategy, structure, and culture. With over 14 years of industry experience as Senior Software Engineer, ScrumMaster, Agile Consultant, and Enterprise Coach, she has been able to transform more than 15 programs to agile ways of working and has trained more than 500+ people from Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, UK, Sweden and US.

As working experiences, I have worked as a Receptionist, From office Executive, Marketing coordinator, International Marketing executive, currently engaged with Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation as PA to Chairman.

The word 'Intrapreneur' best describes his professional career of 25+ years across various sectors. Ajay has been conceiving, creating, and nurturing unique initiatives within big organizations. He was able to achieve great success with most of these initiatives by leveraging my biggest asset, 'Relationship Capital'. The overarching approach that he has adopted in his banking career is "Frugal Innovations for Financial Inclusion (FI4FI)", wherein Ajay leveraged the pre-existing outreach of external partners to provide financial services to underbanked sections through a Win-Win-Win model. 

Abhishek is a Certified Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Practioner who helps individuals and organizations understand the value and power of continuous improvement methodologies and to harness the same for long term sustainable benefits. He has over 2 decades of experience in Continuous Improvement (LSS), Business Process Management, Program Management, Training and Development, and People Leadership ranging from new accounts set-up and associated framework to optimize and re-engineer existing processes. He has led and mentored projects and program aimed at achieving financial gains, resource optimization, increased overall efficiencies.

His extensive career is spread across ITES, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mining sectors and he specializes in process consulting and establishment of a framework for analyzing, measuring, and optimising business processes.

Shreekant is a seasoned professional celebrated for his remarkable career achievements. With a track record of demonstrated leadership, he has excelled in managing both business functions, technology consulting and building better communication in teams. His notable accomplishments include: Establishing the Public Service business in India for a global professional services company, launching & growing, the 'LP Gas' business in India for a JV of Shell, and growing the SAP Technology business for a global leader in IT services, digital, and business solutions.

He played a pivotal role(s) in acclaimed organizational restructuring and transformational program(s) at Oil Company. He is passionate about the application of Game-based-approach & Experiential learning for Organizational Change , Education & Exceptional outcomes and specializes in Realizing concepts to value creation stage, Innovation & Transformation, & Building Organization.

Innate ability to approach problems, whether in life or business, with the unwavering belief that there is always at least one solution. - Adept at fostering a growth mindset among leadership, inspiring continuous learning, development, and progress. - Ability to make excellence the DNA of the leadership team. - Creates and nurtures a conviction where failure is not an option. Thus, driving teams to achieve outstanding results. - Expertise in identifying the root cause of complex business challenges, developing practical solutions, and ensuring their successful implementation. - Capability to ensure consistently deliver of solutions, overcoming obstacles with strategic approach and action.

Founder of 'Body In Motion', Vani is a rare and dynamic combination of a Wellness Entrepreneur, Medical Fitness Specialist, Corporate Wellness Strategist, Movement and Rehab Specialist, Indian Classical Dancer, Columnist and Speaker. Being one of India's first certified specialists in Cancer Exercise, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Arthritis Fitness, her extensive experience and cutting-edge certifications make her a leading wellness expert for individuals with chronic/degenerative health conditions. As a respected Columnist and Speaker, she shares her knowledge globally, inspiring audiences to prioritize their health and well-being. She brings the same dedication and scientific approach to the business world and helps teams and leaders reach peak performance and unlock explosive personal and revenue growth by building a robust, focused, and resilient work culture.

Rashmi Bansal is counted amongst the top business writers of the country - author of 9 bestselling books on entrepreneurship which have sold more than 1.2 million copies and been translated in 12 languages. A widely followed motivational speaker, Rashmi's sessions throw light on various aspects of entrepreneurship - from women in business to social enterprise, building a winning mindset and more. Rashmi's first book, Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, on 25 MBAs from IIM Ahmedabad who went on to create successful businesses, was a runaway success. The book, an initiative by the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIMA, has sold over 500,000 copies and has been translated into 11 languages.

Sonu Sharma, the visionary founder of Dynamic India Group (India), is a multifaceted professional—an author, educator, business consultant, and highly successful entrepreneur. As one of the youngest inspirational speakers in India, he dedicates himself to inspiring individuals to realize their true potential. With a global impact, he has shared his dynamic messages across diverse corners of the world. With 22 years of research in the Direct Sales Industry, he has steered numerous organizations towards growth and fulfilment. His workshops have positively impacted tens of thousands of individuals across India, and his YouTube presence has reached 800+ million viewers in 114 countries within 5 years. Attracting over 10 lakh attendees at live seminars in India, he has become a social media sensation with 3 billion+ views on YouTube and Facebook and a massive following of 24 million+. Today, he serves as a consultant for some of the world's leading corporate houses.

With 23 years of rich professional experience across functions, industries and countries, Payal is an expert in creating value through innovative ideas and strategies, which will have a positive impact on revenues. She is the Founder of Carbonfixers, a consulting firm which makes businesses and infrastructure Climate Resilient and Sustainable through Strategies, Technology Aggregation and Resource Efficiency. She consults about ESG Consulting, Green Buildings, Sustainability and Just Transitions.

An engineering professional with 20 years of experience in Corporate Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Operation Excellence, Technology deployments and Project and Delivery Management across multiple geographies in Asia. He has worked with multinational clients in Automotive, Chemical, Energy, Petrochemicals, Retail, Industrial Equipment, Steel and Consumer Product, Logistics and Supply Chain verticals in providing Operational and Strategic consulting solutions aimed at improving operational efficiencies and deriving cost savings.

Worked on a project for Inventory reduction with 99.9% inventory accuracies for a large automotive manufacturer in India. Implemented processes & standard operational frameworks, trained resources, deployed WMS to bring in the requisite inventory accuracies. Total inventory value handled was in the range of INR 1.2 Bn per annum.

Sonesh has over 14 years' of experience in the Services Industry heading various portfolios under Sales, Marketing, Operations, Training. Being a fine-tuned Business and Lifeskill Coach, she has Coached and Mentored more than 900+ various Entrepreneurs, established business, startup owners across the Global market in upscaling and enhancing their team performances and hence scale up their business.

Samira Gupta is a pragmatic and results-oriented coach, specializing in helping individuals across organizational levels harness their strengths, address weaknesses, and develop key skills for future growth. With a focus on self-esteem and body image, Samira empowers her clients to cultivate confidence and self-awareness, fostering positive body perceptions and mental well-being. She builds honest, open relationships with her clients, providing them with realistic insights into their skills and behaviors through personal observations, 360 feedback interviews, and self-assessment tools. Samira’s coaching enables leaders and individuals to navigate personal and professional challenges with greater self-assurance and clarity.

Mahendra Chouhan is a Professor, Author, Board Advisor on Corporate Governance, Sustainability and Integrated Reporting. Mr. Chouhan is Managing Director of Mahendra and Ardneham Consulting, an advisory company specializing in aligning and embedding Governance and Sustainability in the Business Strategy. His focus is on advising companies on building cohesive and high-performing boards and selection of Independent Directors. His areas of expertise include governing for long term Sustainability and ESG. He is the Chairman of Fino Payment Bank and a consultant with IFC-World Bank Group.

Sameer has Business and Growth leadership experience of over 20 years across cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (MandA), Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Portfolio management, Investment banking (both buy-side and sell-side), Strategy, and Corporate Development. He has been involved as Investment Partner to growth stage entrepreneurs and advisor to mature stage companies and management in growing business and to overseas companies to enter India. Also, act as Mentor to young portfolio companies and entrepreneurs in scaling up their businesses.

An Electrical Engineer by discipline with 25 years of Corporate experience and 7 years of experience in Consulting. Believes in respect for every individual and creating a mutually supportive environment. Gopalakrishnan possesses expertise in practicing the principles of Kaizen, TPM, TWI, LEAN, TQM, Six Sigma and establishing a model of Operational Excellence as to achieve Business Excellence. He has abundant experience in implementing and maintaining quality systems like ISO 9000, TS/ IATF 16949 in the processes involved. He also has a proven track record of developing procedures, work standards, and operational policies to enhance global brand awareness and deliver customized healthy/environmentally friendly products in an agile and reliable supply chain and manufacturing. 

Vijay Kumar is a technology enthusiast, researcher, startup mentor and inventor with 10 US patents across SMAC (Social, Mobility, Analytics, Cloud), AI/ML, Video/Media, Security and Blockchain. He has held technology, delivery, operations and strategy roles across startup and conglomerates. As a Digital Consultant, Vijay writes, trains and speaks on emerging technologies, FinTech and digital disruption leveraging AI/ML, Blockchain, AR/VR, IoT, BIoT and Cyber Security across India, UAE and Europe. He is a graduate of NIT Warangal, IIIT-Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad with stints at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University). Besides, Vijay has worked across start-up (Bangalore Labs), Wipro, Adobe, Oracle and TiVo for 19 years before starting DigiFortex, a venture on Data Security, Cloud, Privacy and GRC. Vijay is certified on Data Privacy, Cloud, Security, Networks, Network Management, GRC, AI/ML, Firewall/VPN, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.

 

Saurabh contributes as a thought leader, an experienced advisor on GIS, Geospatial technology, process initiatives, data science, data architectures, data engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, technology, analytics, user experience, data-driven businesses, customer success, and consumer insights. He possesses strong entrepreneurial, digital, analytical, and cross-industry skills. He has led some of the largest Geospatial surveys, systems deployment across the globe. The projects have won multiple awards including first Edison award in India. He has incubated Greenfield businesses, set up practices, and seen them through growth. Saurabh is passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related technologies in solving problems and bringing automation and efficiency to complex workflows.

Mr. Bidani, a pioneer in diversity and inclusion (D&I), is India's first Senior HR Leader, Culture Change Consultant, and Inclusion Champion with a disability (PwD). With over 25 years of experience, he has played pivotal roles as CHRO and Regional Global Executive - HR at IBM India / South Asia, as well as CHRO for AMERICAN EXPRESS and KPMG INDIA/Middle East. As a co-founder of Saarathee, a CRM company with a workforce of over 90% PwDs, he drives inclusive workplaces. A mentor for the Telangana AI Mission and NASSCOM, he's a prominent keynote speaker on key D&I topics at global conferences like IQPC Singapore, American India Foundation Livelihoods Program, Project Management Institute, SHRM, SHRM Tech, and MDRT Dubai Global Conferences. Holding an engineering degree and a management degree from Cornell University, Mr. Bidani continues to reshape the D&I landscape, serving as an inspiring beacon for all.

Sandeep believes in creating purpose-driven and future-ready brands by giving them impactful strategies and unique design solutions.He specialise in high-level strategic thinking that helps businesses to build their story, organise their brand architecture, define new customer experiences, increase sales,innovate their products, break into new markets or internally transform their organisations. Sandeep posseses extensive international experience of guiding the C-Suite of multiple big ticket brands in multiple countires.

Shilpa Ajwani is the Chief Executive Officer of Unomantra, a business consultancy firm specializing in enabling Businesses to grow faster. She is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of strategic leadership experience at the world's leading Direct Selling Companies. Prior to this, she was among the directors at Tupperware India for four years. Furthering the Company's mission of women empowerment, promoting workplace diversity and ecological sustainability, she has spear-headed several transformational initiatives.

Ravi Santhanam is a Senior Management Professional at MetaDrsti Advisory and is currently active in three domains: Leadership Coaching, Business Consulting and Education. As a person who has led large teams in a variety of contexts is an expert at guiding executives in enhancing leadership and performance, increasing executive presence, aiding in transitions and navigating in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world of today. Former Managing Director of HM & Mitsubishi motors Ravi has had a professional career of 36 years, both in the automobile and service sectors. He last worked as the MD & CEO of Hindustan Motors & Mitsubishi Motors business in India. Prior to that, he was the Executive Vice President at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Ravi grew businesses by building teams, brands, alliances and stake holder relationships. 

This expert is a senior management professional with Ennoble IP, and Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (STEP UP 360). She is mentor, evangelist, wealth manager, advisor and guide to many tech-based start-ups and SMEs, and is actively involved in supporting women-based ventures. She provides specialized techno-legal and innovation consulting services to help inventors/start-ups/SMEs in building strong intellectual property for long term strategic benefits and competitive edge.

Nishant has led product and tech teams with budgets of more than $10 million, with demonstrated skills in identifying new markets,new product development (0 to 1), product life cycle management, and sprint planning. He specializes in system design, product management, data analytics, product design and risk monitoring. Prior to Paytm, he was at Novopay, building wide range of B2B and B2B2C products. He built a complete product roadmap to kill the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) frauds and brought down the chargebacks from INR 38.8 million to zero, built efficient anti-fraudulent modules for remittances, cash management systems and virtual accounts transfers and also led the offline payment integration of OTT platform powered by Microsoft. At Novopay, Nishant has implemented ONDC Buyer App. At PhonePe, Nishant built a detail blueprint along with implementable use cases for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) w.r.t 'Devotional Category' in PhonePe 'Stores' platform.

Dr Sovani is a postgraduate in pharmacology. He has about 40 years of experience in the pharma industry in various Indian and multinational firms in the field of clinical research, regulatory affairs, medico marketing, training and pharmacovigilance. He currently runs a consultancy firm, that is providing services in clinical research planning and execution, medico marketing, sales force training, GCP training, gap analysis in research, due diligence of CROs and pharmacovigilance coaching. He is an MD in Pharmacology with additional Management training from IIM. He retired as the Country Manager, India, for Revogenex Inc, a US based pharma start up. 

A catalyst with analytical mind – these elements have led my journey from a corporate executive (business analyst and consultant) to an entrepreneur. My journey helped to realise and utilise my capabilities such as resilience, problem-solving, and critical decision making. International consulting experience across Asia Pacific, Middle East, South Asia, Western Europe (UK), and The US.

Consulting / Advisory: As the co-founder, Monk Consulting, I have provided strategic consulting and direction to clients to build, expand, and scale-up businesses. Mentored numerous start-ups on conceptualisation, ideation, market analysis & mapping, growth, and expansion. Strategy Execution: Built GTM strategies focusing on measurable objectives; aligned the business strategy, defined value propositions.Thought Leadership: Acknowledged as a TMT influencer. Distinguished Speaker at reputed Industry forums and media events. Authored/ co-authored over 100 Industry publications.
 

Ankit has 12+ years of experience in Venture Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Incubation and Product launches. Ankit has completed his MBA from IIM Lucknow and B.E. (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani. He additionally holds certificates in Capital and Financial markets from IIFT Delhi, Impact Investing from Thunderbird school of management Phoenix. He is currently a General Manager - at the India Growth Office at Cummins scouting for investment and growth opportunities for the business and previously worked at TechMahindra & Elara Technologies, Singapore (Housing) as Corporate strategy and M&A lead. 

Sabiha, a seasoned Health and Nutrition professional, serves as Head Nutritionist and Dietician, boasting over 14 years of enriching experience. Dedicated to enhancing public awareness of healthy eating, she orchestrates educational programs, conducts nutritional workshops, and offers personalized consultations. With expertise in tailoring healthy eating plans to individual needs, Sabiha empowers clients to embrace holistic wellness through balanced nutrition.

Upanshu, a dedicated communication coach and master storyteller, specializes in unraveling the power of brand storytelling, empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. With each narrative crafted, Upanshu inspires growth and change, fostering connections that resonate deeply. A proud TEDx speaker and founder of Aakhyan®, Upanshu invites audiences to embark on a storytelling journey, where impactful narratives fuel personal development and drive motivation.

Leela VenkataSatish Kolla is a seasoned Life and Career Coach committed to steering individuals toward success and fulfillment. With 8 years of coaching experience, he excels in empowering clients to conquer obstacles, recognize strengths, and devise actionable plans for growth.

In his role as a Life Coach, Satish delivers personalized assistance in achieving balance, clarity, and resilience. As a Career Coach, he provides strategic guidance and practical resources for navigating career transitions, progression, and satisfaction.

Satish is dedicated to unlocking potential and crafting lives and careers that clients adore. Begin your transformative journey today by reaching out to him.

A skilled professional with extensive experience in HR, Administration, Management, Teaching, and Training, they hold a Ph.D. in Research and are a Post Graduate in Business Administration, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Central to their professional identity is a profound understanding of HR functions. Renowned as an accomplished Human Resources Professional, they have dedicated experience in fostering organizational success through strategic HR initiatives.

With a passion for transforming individuals and organizations through effective training and development, they conduct workshops and training sessions both online and offline on Professional Skills for students and adults. They have successfully trained national and international candidates on nonverbal communication, Voice and Accent, and Personality Development among others. Additionally, they mentor young minds and aspirational speakers on the art of public speaking, confidence building, communication, and presentation skills.

Mohan has spent over 25 years of experience in Stratgic HRD,Organization Development and Family Business Consulting, Dr Mohan is a Ph.D in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (IOP), author, researchers, consultant, Professor and advisor to many Business Families. Helped and Transformed the business organizations and business families to a new high level of performance. He is a visiting faculty to various universities in India and Europe. Published a book titled :"Family Business - Methods and Essentials of Building Business Families".

Authored several articles and contributed to chapters in the boos on various topics on L&D, OD, Change Management, Family Business. He is a speaker at CII, NIPM, IFTDO, IODA and other platforms on the topics mentioned. He was Vice President - Conferences and Events at International Organization Development Association (IODA) for 12 years and an ambassador to IODA, representing India. 

Gaurav Malik is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience, specializing in business transformation, strategy, sales and marketing, operational excellence, global delivery, and program management. He excels in guiding organizations and clients through successful business transformation journeys by leveraging strategic foresight, innovative ideas, leadership, and collaboration. Gaurav has coached over 100 individuals across various industries, both within his current companies and externally. He also conducts weekend masterclasses on achieving goals in under six months, building a personal brand, growing a business through effective systems and teams, and embarking on a path to enlightenment and lasting happiness.

Techno-commercial professional with more than 25 years of expertise in Business Development, Enterprise Sales, Mining, Port and Logistics, negotiations, building business from scratch, working in multi-cultural environment and delivering sustained growth in dynamic conditions. Amit started the business from scratch at each of the corporate i.e. Hindalco, Essar Oil Ltd and Adani Group. He developed Dry Cargo business for two Adani ports from scratch and signed long term contract with a revenue generation of more than 400 Crores (With Govt and private Sector Companies) and a sustained business of more than 300 crores. He is skilled in devising business strategies that have elevated brands from relative obscurity, attracting industrial investment, driving revenue, and growing profits in competitive markets. 

I am a business transformation expert with over 18 years of experience in advising and leading companies across diverse sectors and geographies. As the Head of Strategy at HFCL Limited, I create resilient revenue streams by re imagining the future business context, developing their strategy, and extracting maximum value from investments using monetization opportunities in core or adjacency.
I have also consulted large technology MNC's, Government bodies, and micro-entrepreneurs on growth strategy, platform models, product development, market entry, customer experience, and digital enable-ment. I am passionate about leveraging technology and data to create positive impact and value for customers, stakeholders, and society for which I was awarded as the Top 10 Chief Strategist in India for 2023. I am a keynote speaker, an angel investor, and a mentor for several startups and associations.

Dr. SUBRAHMANY, Founder Partner of groCatalyst C&C LLP, is a distinguished ACC (Associate Certified Coach), and to be certified a PCC (Professional Certified Coach). Dr Subrahmany has an unwavering commitment to empowering leaders and Organizations, which has left an indelible mark on the Coaching Stage. With around 4 decades of unparalleled Industry Expertise, he has pioneered transformational Coaching through a prestigious Certification from ICF. He has coached leaders at BMW, MSN, HIL to name a few and other top global firms. The mantra of raising AWARENESS, CHOICES and ACCOUNTABILITY has fostered an impactful and sustainable transformation. Beyond Coaching, he has facilitated for leading Corporate Houses and transformed lives of more than 1.4 lakh working professionals in India and abroad. He embodies the "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE". He has been recently awarded as THE 100 MOST IMPACT COACHING LEADERS (INDIA LISTING) AWARD – by WORLD HRD CONGRESS

Shiv has always been deeply interested in the interface between industry and academia. He believes that a shared area of interest, passion, or even a hobby can strengthen the relationship between university theories and the practical realities of various industries. Shiv is currently focused on building OneVarsity, a platform designed to enhance industry-academia collaboration. With extensive experience in corporate finance, investor relations, business planning, and strategy, Shiv has worked across multiple industries, including education and edutech, fintech, banking and NBFC, industrial groups, and consumer and retail. His diverse background fuels his commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Deepak Mahurkar is a Mechanical Engineer, and post graduate in Finance and Marine Engineering. He started his career with Armed Forces as a Naval Officer. Later, he worked with the Power Generation sector to move into the Oil & Gas Sector. During his 31 years of professional career, Deepak gained diverse consulting, marketing, commercial, sales and operations experience. In consulting, his experience spans investment advisory, policy & regulations advisory, operational efficiency improvement, and business strategy related consulting.

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Arun brings extensive experience from his service at the highest levels of strategic planning at the Army Headquarters. He has a wealth of overseas experience, leading large multinational, varied, and multicultural teams, managing over 1.2 million people and budgets in the hundreds of millions. Decorated multiple times and wounded in action, he also possesses extensive operational and teaching expertise. Lt. Gen. Arun has conducted over 1,100 workshops for audiences ranging from large multinational corporations to small schools on a variety of topics. With a significant social media following, he has been featured in sevral video podcasts and on the covers of two professional magazines. His workshops and conversations are known for their depth, research, insight, and inspiration, and are delivered in multiple languages, specifically curated to fulfil the needs of the client/customer/target audience.

Pradeep is an expert in organizational and leadership effectiveness with over 27 years of experience, including 19 years in IT and financial services. He specializes in aligning organizational structures and capabilities with business strategies, enhancing leadership through coaching, and driving human resource initiatives. Pradeep has served as a CEO and HR leader and now runs Confluence Coaching & Consulting while partnering at Global HR Lead Partners LLP. His work includes strategy development, talent assessment, executive coaching, and creating high-performing organizations. He is committed to fostering organizational growth and leadership success.

Namrata Tatiya is an accomplished Company Secretary and Startup-Incubator Consultant specializing in legal and compliance advisory, with a strong focus on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Based in Raipur, Namrata has played a pivotal role in helping universities establish incubation centers, providing strategic guidance to promote startup culture in academic settings. Her expertise in legal frameworks and compliance regulations has enabled numerous startups to navigate the complexities of business formation and growth.

Namrata is also an experienced speaker, frequently conducting seminars and workshops on entrepreneurship, sharing her deep insights into startup ecosystems, legal requirements, and compliance strategies. Her passion for empowering entrepreneurs through knowledge and practical guidance has made her a sought-after consultant in the startup community globally.

With a comprehensive understanding of the legal challenges faced by startups and her commitment to nurturing innovation, Namrata continues to be an influential figure in the legal and entrepreneurial landscapes.