Sustainability / SDG / DEI / ESG / Impact
Vagish is the managing director of Alpla India Private Limited.
He is also the chief engagement officer of Alpla Global. Alpla is one of the largest and most respected companies in the world in the field of plastic bottles and caps.
Jan is a Belgian native living in the Netherlands.
He studied in locations such as Louisville, Belgium, Copenhagen, Denmark, the Netherlands, California, and Harvard.
Robert is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Rebalance Earth, which is an organization that combines nature and finance to protect and restore nature at scale.
He is a fellow member of the YPO.
Shreya is the managing director of AnitaB.org India.
She is the winner of Miss Universal Empowerment 2024, a former corporate Diva and Mrs. India universe in 2017, and an author.
Agriculture / Food / Food Tech
Sanket is the Co-Founder and CEO of SCANDALous Foods.
He is a Core Team Lead at TiE Food Network.
Zoe is the Founder and Creative Director of Gelée.
Her food and travel writing, as well as personal fiction, has been published in a variety of online and print magazines and journals.
Rinka is the Founder and Director of Thinking Forks Consulting.
She is the Co-founder of Tasty Tales.
Rajendra is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freshokartz Agri.
He is a member of TiE Rajasthan.
Consulting / Coaching
Deepak is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practus, an organisation which is on a mission to disrupt the consulting industry to help customers solve business problems.
He is a Chartered Accountant and has worked with Deloitte and Ernst & Young.
Nina is a keynote speaker and an author.
She’s the founder of NSP Communications.
Stefanie is the president of The Change Architects by SK & Co.
She is a talented coach, trainer, and speaker.
Mel is an Executive Coach, a Recovering Global CISO, and a CIO.
He is an expert in the subject of resilience.
Education / Author
Ben is a Book Coach.
He is also a business strategist and a publishing advisor.
Chitra Prasad is the school correspondent with the NSN Group of Schools.
She’s a senior educator and a visionary leader with over 28 years of experience in the field of education.
Riccarda is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of Lifeed.
She’s the author of two books, Cuore Business for a New Love Story Between People and Work, and she’s the co-author of MAAM, which is Maternity as a Master.
She is the author of a book titled, “Hatching Butterflies: Transitioning from Corporate Career to Self-Determined Future.”
She is an independent board director, a board advisor, and a consultant.
Finance / Fintech
Self-Awareness and Personal Practices: Hassan emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional success. He practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu to manage doubts, develop discipline, and integrate values like integrity and respect into his work.
Creative Expression through Writing: Hassan maintains mental clarity by writing and sharing thoughts and poetry anonymously on Twitter. This practice serves as both a creative outlet and a method for balancing the material and higher aspects of his life.
Guru Prasad is the Founder Partner of Guru & Jana, Chartered Accountants.
He is the author of two books, ‘God in the Boardroom’ and ‘Banter Beyond the Buck.’
Kalpana is a Board Chair.
She’s a portfolio non-executive Director and Immediate Past President and founder of the IFoA board at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Prajakt is a managing partner of Caret Capital.
He’s an entrepreneur and an entrepreneurship evangelist.
Government / Geo Politics
Senator Loffreda was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2019 by the Governor General of Canada.
He is the first Canadian born senator of Italian descent.
Tuhin is the author and national spokesperson of the BJP.
He’s the author of a trilogy, The Legend of Birsa Munda, The Great Tribal Warriors of Bharat and Sido Kanhu.
Maj Gen Neeraj Bali is the author of the book titled, The Winning Culture: Lessons from the Indian Army to Transform Your Business.
He is currently director of the Chandigarh-based Gyan Chakra Think Tank which is sponsored by the Indian Army.
Peter is the Chairman of Ivany Investment Group.
He was the CEO of Hoyts Cinemas, one of the largest cinema chains in Australia, during a pivotal period of growth and expansion.
Human Resources
Hanna is an award-winning author, podcaster, and President of Business M. O., LLC.
She’s the author of a book titled Seeking Fairness at Work: Cracking the New Code of Greater Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction.
Dr. Osibanjo is an organizational architect and an executive coach.
His work centers on helping senior leaders energize their organizations with bold, transformational strategies that unlock human potential and new market growth.
Kellee is a member of the board of advisors of the Global Innovation Institute, which has a proven history of spearheading organizational transformation by harnessing the power of creative people-centric approaches and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, including AI.
She’s also a senior innovation advisor, product ambassador, and an AI strategy enablement at Motis OneAI.
Dr. Hassan is an organisational psychologist, a professor, an education specialist, a researcher, and a consultant.
He has published five books and nearly 70 articles.
Energy / Manufacturing
Arushi is the marketing manager of the M&M Group India.
She’s the founder of Overdrive Shoes.
Bhavika is the director of Siddharth Grease & Lubes Private Limited.
She has been named among the top 10 leaders in the oil and gas industry.
Kausthub is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jarsh Safety, which is a pioneering company in the field of industrial safety solutions.
He is also renowned for its development of smart variables designed to enhance worker safety and productivity, particularly through its flagship product, the ‘air-conditioned helmet.’
Harshal is the Director of MGPRO, which is a Commercial Refrigeration and Hospitality Equipment Solutions Business.
His career began uniquely, transitioning from being a DJ in Goa to becoming a global leader in kitchen equipment manufacturing.
Marketing / Branding / Personal Branding
Grant is the Chief Executive Officer of 5 Star BDM.
He has been recognized as South Florida’s top black healthcare professional of 2019 and an African American achiever in 2020 and he hosts a podcast which is called Follow The Brand.
The mission and impact of Mahindra’s “Kaabil” platform aimed at skilling and job placement for women.
The strategic principles behind Mahindra’s core philosophy, “RISE.”
Zahara is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Rite KnowledgeLabs, which is focused on building thought leadership for brands across industry sectors.
She has over 20 years of experience spanning thought-leadership content, marketing & business communications.
Sunita is the group head of consumer insights and brand development of the Aditya Birla group.
She was earlier with Colgate Palmolive, L’Oreal, Unilever, Godrej, and Lintas advertising.
Media / Film
Nina is educated at a musical school in Frankfurt.
She is also the voice of Captain Hollywood project, a German eurodance project, which was quite well known in the 90s which is “More and More” and “Only with You”.
Felix is an award-winning journalist and author based in New York City.
He is the Founder and CEO of Remote Daily.
Harry is a multi-disciplinary artist and researcher specialising in voice, technology, and performance.
He is a Cultural Leader and Speaker at the World Economic Forum.
Prof Dhiraj is the director and associate dean at the MIT World Peace University, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School, and the Department of Media and Communication.
He is the author of “Master O: An Epic of the Future” and two other books.
Wellness / Healthcare / Pharma
Jay is a somatic Coach and an author.
She’s the author of a book titled Teaching People, not Poses, which has sold over 10,000 copies.
Aigi is a Former Television Host.
She is a Teacher of Practical Consciousness, specialising in cultivating positive habits.
Dr. Mittal is the founder and chief executive officer of Danzofit which is India’s fitness brand for women.
She’s also the founder and creative director of Life and Dance.
Mike is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MoveFlux Corporation.
He is a retired Chief Executive Officer from Pitney Bowes.
Private Equity
Pete Mathias is a venture capitalist and Partner at one of the world’s most active venture funds, Alumni Ventures.
Pete is a Distinction graduate of the University of Oxford, holds an MBA and A.B. (magna cum laude) from Dartmouth College, and an MPA from Harvard University.
Sharad is the Founding Partner of Warmup Ventures.
He is the Co-Founder of Tinkerly.
Matt is the Founder and Managing Partner, of Ripple Ventures.
He is a venture capitalist focused on early-stage technology.
Rajat is the Founder and Director of Padup Ventures.
He is an independent director on various boards.
Real Estate
Julie is a property investor and a best-selling author.
She is a Solicitor and Managing Partner of Creative Legal Solutions Solicitors.
Karndee is currently serving as the Chief Foresight & Digital Asset Officer at DTGO Group of Companies.
She also chairs the board of Digitalife Corporation, a financial innovation platform that bridges traditional and digital assets through a mobile application.
Shiv is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of hBits.
He has earlier worked with City and the Stanford Management Company.
Amy is an Author, a Speaker, and a Designer.
She is the Founder of Vacation Rental In A Box.
Retail
Shrijeet is a digital evangelist, a sustainability advocate, and a CX customer experience specialist.
He’s currently the Chief Innovation Officer and Head-Group services at the Aditya Birla group.
Ian is a life and business coach, and he’s a serial entrepreneur.
He has started e-commerce businesses in the areas of drop shipping for eBay, Amazon FBA, and wholesale.
Pritam Onsker is a serial entrepreneur passionate about building startups and cultivating vibrant networks and communities.
Pritam is the co-founder of three separate businesses: Tailorsmart.in, Brunchbites.in, and Itechseed.com.
Services / Legal / Architecture
Terry is a Professor at the School of Design and the Director of the Transition Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University
She is one of the Co-originators of Transition Design, a transdisciplinary approach to addressing the many complex and wicked problems confronting 21st-century societies.
Roberto is a strategy and security adviser.
He is the Vice President of the Security and Risk Studies Institute.
Jeremy is a shareholder in Anderson Kill’s New York office.
He co-chairs the White Collar Defense group.
Jay is the Chief Executive Officer of Zazzy and Vitara.
He’s a digital design entrepreneur, designpreneur, technophile, mistake maker, and learner.
Scriptures
Sunita is a storyteller and a mythologist.
For over four decades, she has donned multiple hats as a writer, editor, publisher, and entrepreneur.
Swami Mukundananda is a global spiritual leader and is an authority on mind management.
He’s the founder of JKYog and JKU.
Nithya is a public figure and a facilitator.
He is an ex-monk.
Mr. Garg is the former Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary of the Government of India.
He is an author, with notable works including “We Also Make Policy: An Insider’s Account of How the Finance Ministry Functions”, and “The $Ten Trillion Dream: The State of the Indian Economy and the Policy Reforms Agenda.”
Sports
Pratik is the Senior Marketing Manager of the Global Institutes of Sports Business.
He is the Indian National Car Racing Champion for 2022-23.
Alex is the Founder of Athlete2Business.
He is also the co-host of Athlete2Business podcast.
Fred is the Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing of the New York Jets.
He is an executive leader with proven strategic experience in the identification, analysis and implementation of aggressive strategies to further organisational growth and operations for the NFL, NBA and NHL franchisees.
Neel is a sports management professional and educator.
He is a life coach.
Supply Chain
Ratnesh is the Chief Executive and Founder of Pidge.
He has been a global business leader.
Tikam is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FLEECA India Private Limited.
He is a member of TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs Organisation in Rajasthan.
Mr. Krishnan is the Regional Managing Director, of South Asia and a member of the executive leadership team of Crown Worldwide Group.
He is a passionate cricketer and has represented the state of Java in Indonesia.
Roberto Hernandez is the Consultant and Professor in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement, at Keiser University
AI / Technology / Automation / Web 3.0 / Metaverse
Moshe Becker is the CEO and co-founder of RADLogics.
He has more than 25 years of experience in senior management and engineering positions in the IT industry in the U.S. market and Israel.
Early Entrepreneurial Start and Passion for Technology: Bevon’s entrepreneurial journey began at 12, running errands for neighbors, and by 14, he co-founded a video game store, showcasing his early interest in business and technology.
Military Background and Education: He served six years in the Navy, with assignments in aviation and special operations, during which he earned three degrees, including two in engineering from Old Dominion University.
Christoph emphasizes the need to reevaluate finance’s role, leveraging AI for societal improvements.
Advocates using AI to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Reddy is the AI Strategist and COO at Seventrain Ventures.
He is a thought leader and author of “AI Unleashed: A Leader’s Playbook to Master AI for Business Excellence”.
Travel / Hospitality
aaghav is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hype Luxury.
He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering.
Nakul is one of the longest-serving board members of ITC Limited.
He is the author of a book titled, “Hors D’oeuvres Small Bites | Big Flavours.”
Buntu is the co-founder of ABCD Concepts, which is a local travel agency working along with the Khayelitsha community.
She is skilled in Sales, Team Building, Public Speaking, Leadership, and Marketing.
Hannes is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TravelGenius Private Limited.
He is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SpotQuest.
YPO
Vagish is the managing director of Alpla India Private Limited.
He is also the chief engagement officer of Alpla Global. Alpla is one of the largest and most respected companies in the world in the field of plastic bottles and caps.
Harry is the CEO of Consilience Inc. and General Partner of Scientia Ventures.
He is a long-time member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Robert is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Rebalance Earth, which is an organization that combines nature and finance to protect and restore nature at scale.
He is a fellow member of the YPO.
Nakul is one of the longest-serving board members of ITC Limited.
He is the author of a book titled, “Hors D’oeuvres Small Bites | Big Flavours.”
Social Sector & NGO
Ujwal Thakar, Co-Founder of Ujwal Impact Advisors
Charmaine is a consultant, an educator, and an editor.
He is an author and the editor of a book a couple of years ago called The Complexities of Race: Identity, Power, and Justice in an Evolving America.
Dr. Raja is the Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Education Foundation.
He has worked with the ITC Bahrain Economic Development Board and others.
Daniel is the Co-founder and Executive Director of ‘Tech To The Rescue Foundation.’
He has been recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Google.org Fellowship, among other honors.
Cynthia is the MD, of the Innovation Foundation, The Adecco Group.
She serves as the Non-Executive Director for Investing for Good CIC.