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Sustainability / SDG / DEI / ESG / Impact

Enrico Maset is a business performance advisor and Lead Facilitator at Strategy Tools.
He is an advisor to CxO and the fractional chief strategy officer for SMEs and family-owned businesses.

Priyanka is a co-founder and head of Inclusional, which is a pioneering tech inclusion and diversity consulting firm under JetSynthesys.
She’s also a certified psychotherapist, REBT practitioner, and inclusion specialist.

Impactful Leadership: Jeff emphasizes the importance of combining profitable ventures with social responsibility. His diverse background, including experiences from sustainable agriculture to climate solutions, underscores the potential of integrative approaches to create lasting change.
Human-Centric Technology: The discussion highlights the ethical use of technology and the critical need to invest in humanities. By fostering critical thinking and moral constitution, we can ensure that powerful technologies like AI and climate engineering are used responsibly and effectively.

Heather is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Bankers for Net Zero, which is B4NZ.
She has been recognized as one of the 20 trailblazing women in climate change and shortlisted as a sustainability leader of the peer and women in green business.

Agriculture / Food / Food Tech

Background: Shashi came from a farming family and witnessed the struggles of making farming viable.
Initial Conversations: Along with a group from Wipro, they discussed overhauling traditional farming practices.

🔹 Overcoming Challenges: Facing a male-dominated industry and financial hurdles, Amy’s persistence and innovation highlight the power of passion and determination.
🔹 Savor, Celebrate, Enjoy: Her philosophy is all about appreciating every moment, celebrating daily achievements, and truly enjoying life. This mindset has shaped both her business and personal life.

Pradeep is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Thanos Technologies Private Limited.
He earlier co-founded Zolt Energy, which is a rooftop solar company.

Christian is a Regenerative Business Advisor and Vice President for Recelio.
Christian’s organization set up a regenerative agricultural system on over eight hectares of land with 20,000 trees planted, which won the EU Award for Innovation in Agriculture at Urich in 2021.

Consulting / Coaching

Expert in transformational leadership
Author of “Spend Time With Me”

Jay Moon Fields, M.A. is a leading educator, coach, and author.
Over a half million people have taken her courses featured on LinkedIn Learning, and her book Teaching People not Poses has sold over ten thousand copies and is used by yoga teacher training programs globally.

Henna is a very senior and respected professional, a leadership development expert.
She is an expert in public speaking from Philadelphia, USA.

Mohan is a corporate executive.
He is the former head of the Global Capability Center & Transformation Lead.

Education / Author

Empowering Choice:Allowing children to choose what they read enhances their engagement and fosters a lifelong love for reading.
Navigating Tech and Reading:Despite the rise of screen time, Neeraj emphasizes creating a conducive reading environment to keep children’s interest in books alive.

Darrin Peppard is the president and founder of Road to Awesome LLC.
He is the author of a book titled “Road to Awesome”.

Professor Tamym Abdessemed is the dean of the Excelia Business School.
He is the Director General of Excelia in France.

Sonal is the Chief Executive Officer of the GMSP Foundation.
She is the author of a book titled ‘Little Wave & Other Stories’ and ‘Gita – The Battle of the Worlds’.

Finance / Fintech

Host Ashutosh Garg introduces the podcast and guest Jairaj Purandare.
Brief on Jairaj’s professional accomplishments and what this episode will cover.

Rob is the founder and chairman of STS Capital Partners.
He is a successful entrepreneur in his twenties and a philanthropist.

Kunal is the founder and chief executive officer of CredFlow, which is a revolutionary FinTech-based startup offering SaaS-based cash flow management software.
He was also awarded as a Forbes 30 under 30.

Priya is the partner at General Catalyst – India.
She is a venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through growth stages.

Government / Geo Politics

Baruch is the Chief Executive Officer at Let’s Do Something.

Fernando Garibay is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of The Garibay Institute for Soft Power and Public Diplomacy.
He is also a practicing academic polymath and Music Producer.

Mindset Shift: Haykuhi stresses moving from a survival to an achiever mindset, a perspective gained from her time in the U.S., crucial for Armenia’s progress.
Global Diaspora: She highlights the role of the Armenian diaspora, including figures like Charles Aznavour and Cher, in contributing to Armenia’s development and recognition.

Surendra Ahuja is the former Managing Director of Boeing Defense in India.
He is a former Rear Admiral of the Indian Navy, now retired.

Human Resources

Mike is the learning design and technology innovator,
He is doing things that are making work smarter and learning cooler.

Steve is the chief executive officer.
He is the founder of Evolution Leadership Coaching.

James is the founder of the Indispensable Leadership Community.
He is also the author of the book titled “The Indispensable Leader’s Handbook: 101 Tips From a Top-Ranked Business Coach.

Kon Apostolopoulos is the Founder & CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions.
He is the author of the book titled ‘The Engagement Blueprint’.

Energy / Manufacturing

David is the Founder and CEO of Filterbuy which is the leading direct-to-consumer indoor air quality company.
Before founding Filterbuy he used to be a Vice President at Goldman Sachs.

Sustainable Innovation: Packmate’s unbleached, recycled paper not only reduces water usage by up to 70% but also eliminates harmful chemicals, making it safe for both users and the environment.
Challenges and Mindset: Shifting to sustainable stationery involves overcoming deep-seated consumer mindsets and educating people on the benefits of using eco-friendly paper.

Mark is the founder of ZICO coconut water, pioneering the $8 billion global coconut water market.
He is the co-founder of Power-Plant Partners, investing in plant-based food companies like Beyond Meat.

Mr. Ramanathan is the Managing Director and Group CEO of S&S Power Switchgear Ltd.
He is a Management professional with 32 years of experience working in the Electrical and Electronics sector.

Marketing / Branding / Personal Branding

Sindhu Biswal, CEO & Co-Founder, Buzzlab Sindhu is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Buzzlab. He is a growth marketing expert with a proven track record in optimizing customer acquisition costs and enhancing performance marketing strategies to drive improved ROI. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/97726426/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-29%2F393914926-44100-2-05d589ed5b3b1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this episode [...]

Gil is a fractional CMO guiding Edtech to grow revenue.
He is also a recognized leader in higher education enrollment management and marketing

James is the Chief Marketing Officer of TriPhoenix Partners and the Njord Venture Group.
He’s a marketing strategist and an AI enthusiast who is deeply involved in leveraging artificial intelligence for business growth and lead generation.

Kainaz is the chief creative Officer of Ogilvy, India.
She has been on the list of 50 most impactful women in advertising and marketing in 2022, Forbes featured her in the F power 22 self-made women of India.

Media / Film

Michael Langer is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at T.Rx Capital.
He is the Executive Producer at MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Sahar is an award-winning TV news editor and a non-fiction author.
Her debut book is titled ‘Talat Mahmood: The Definitive Biography’.

Sidhaart is an actor.
He has acted in many television shows like Remix, Mahi Way, Ek tha Ek thi Rani, Pyar Ki Ek Ye Kahani, and many more.

Takesh is a public-speaking and camera-facing coach.
He’s an actor, a filmmaker, and a voiceover artist.

Wellness / Healthcare / Pharma

AJ shares his professional journey from marketing and brand management to Wall Street and eventually to building tech companies.
Discussion on the pivotal moments that led AJ to focus on wellness, including the experience with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gabriella is a transformation activist.
She is a coach and a healer.

Ardy Arianpour is the CEO and co-founder of SEQSTER.
He is a global HealthTech leader and speaker.

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s preeminent experts on water-only fasting.
He is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center.

Private Equity

Sameer is an investor and Chief Executive Officer with Axiom Service Management.
He also co-founded Futuristic Equity LLC, which is a family office mandated to acquire operating companies and real estate opportunities.

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.

Real Estate

Ajay Dang is the President and Head of Marketing at UltraTech Cement, which is part of the Aditya Birla Group.
He has held senior roles at leading companies like Nestle, Colgate, Palmolive, GE, and HT Media.

V (Vishy) Viswanand, Senior Vice President, DAMAC Properties, UAE Vishy is the Senior Vice President of DAMAC Properties, UAE.  He was earlier the deputy managing director of Max Life Insurance Company Limited. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/95931179/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-17%2F391682724-44100-2-db92439d4e473.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this insightful episode, V. Viswanand, Senior Vice President at DAMAC Properties, [...]

Patrícia shares her multifaceted career starting as a teenager helping her parents.
She speaks about her engineering background and overcoming the fear of public speaking.

Kristi is a real estate managing broker and specializes in luxury and waterfront properties throughout the Greater East Side and Seattle area.
She has nearly 2 decades of experience buying and selling homes in the greater Eastside and Seattle areas.

Retail

Shweta is the founder and managing director of Truly Tribal, which is an Indian art, culture, and heritage hub.
She has over 13 years of experience in the IT sector and a background in technology and management.

Melissa is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lifelines LLC, a wellness company.
She is also a Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug Toys.

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.

Venkatesh Maheshwari, CEO & MD, Gokyo Outdoor Apparel; Motivational Speaker, Everester Mr. Venkatesh Maheshwari is the chief executive and MD of Gokyo Outdoor Apparel and Lifestyles Private Limited. He's a motivational speaker.  Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/92782712/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-9%2F8f8d9cd9-9ab7-75b2-b8cb-39cb7dbef2a0.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Venkatesh Maheshwari, CEO & MD of Gokyo Outdoor Apparel, shares his incredible [...]

Services / Legal / Architecture

Jeff is a business-focused attorney for innovative entrepreneurs,
He is the founder of Intellectual Strategies.

Samir’s academic background in architecture.
His decision to move to the U.S. for further studies.

Mukesh’s vision for a slum-free Maharashtra and the world.
The unique financial and social models that make slum rehabilitation possible.

Vanessa is the Principal and Founder of Studioteka Design, LLC.
She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia GSAPP.

Scriptures

Adam is the Chief Digital Officer of America First Policy Institute.
He is the author of a book titled Timeless Wisdom.

Anshu’s background in IT and IT-enabled services
Role as the Founder and President of Brahm Varchas Education Society

Raghu Ananthanarayanan is the chief mentor and Trustee of the Ritambhara Ashram.
He is the founding partner of the Institute of Indic Wisdom, and the joint director for the Center of Chitta Vidya and Indian Psychology.

Pranav Patel is the leadership developer.
He is an expert in Chanakya and Arthashastra.

Sports

Major Singh recounts his injury from a bomb blast.
Describes multiple shrapnel injuries and severe blood loss.

Gita is the Chief Executive Officer of Maverick.
She’s also the National Head of the Sports and Fitness Sector Council of India.

Paddy is a high-performance coach and a keynote speaker.
He was instrumental in leading the Indian national cricket team to win the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Emily is a professional speaker, author, and podcast host.
She’s got a forthcoming book titled, ‘Let’s Go, A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence’.

Supply Chain

Ty is a director of strategic partnership, a common mission project whose mission is to create an international network of entrepreneurs driven to solve the critical challenges of our time.
He has also been appointed to a three-year term on the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing Extension Partnership advisory board.

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.

Social Sector & NGO

Naman is the founder and director of Code Effort Pvt Ltd, which is a company focused on managing cigarette waste disposal.

Nick is the Chief Executive Officer of The Freedom Fund.
He is the author of a book titled ‘How To Lead Nonprofits’.

Pearlette is a civil rights lawyer and a social justice advocate.
She’s an entrepreneur and a filmmaker.

Prashant Pal is the founder and chief executive officer of Pure India Trust.
He is a philanthropist, a social activist, an author, and he’s an MSME startup coach.

AI / Technology / Automation / Web 3.0 / Metaverse

Veeral Lakhani is the CEO of AskMia, an AI-driven platform on a mission to simplify healthcare.

Prof. Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell Full professor in commercial law at the University of Madrid Spanish delegate of two UN agencies on various legal projects Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/98107350/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-6%2F394390051-44100-2-d6d7714db3c94.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In an insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) podcast, host Frits Bussemaker interviews Teresa Rodríguez [...]

Alvin Wang Graylin is a recognized leader, author, investor, and technology pioneer with over three decades of experience driving innovation in AI, XR, and semiconductors.
He currently serves as Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC, following a distinguished tenure as China President from 2016 to 2023.

Eugenio is an AI Leader working with companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to startups.
He is a Forbes 30 Under 30, and Fortune 40 Under 40, and studied across MIT, Harvard, and Imperial College London.

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

Rob is the founder and chairman of STS Capital Partners.
He is a successful entrepreneur in his twenties and a philanthropist.

Asha is founder and CEO of women’s leader in data and AI.
She is an adjunct professor at Columbia.

Shilpa is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Electronica Finance Limited.
She was conferred with the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Women Leadership Congress in 2014.

Loic Potjes is the Managing Partner of Disruptive Leap.
His main focus is now executive coaching for CEOs for personal growth to enable business growth.