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Sustainability / SDG / DEI / ESG / Impact

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.

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.

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

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

Dr Ryan Crittenden is an organizational development coach.
He is the founder of XL Coaching and Development.

Rajesh is a CEO mentor and coach.
He’s the author of a book titled Lost in the Labyrinth, The Emotional Toll of Forum Stagnation.

Holistic Approach to Coaching: Silvie seamlessly integrates mind, body, and soul, emphasizing the importance of breathwork, yoga, and the inner technology each one of us possesses. This balanced approach can help individuals tap into their innate potential and intelligence.
Value of Self-Awareness: By fostering greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence, Silvie guides her clients to better understand their unique energy signatures, turning vulnerabilities into strengths and cultivating deeper relational systems intelligence.

Education / Author

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’.

Professor Rehn is a professor of innovation, design, and Management at the University of Southern Denmark.
He is among the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of the world, and he has had, interestingly, a lifelong love of trashy popular culture.

Finance / Fintech

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.

Remzi Bajrami is the co-founder of the Common Planet Foundation.
He is also an author.

Government / Geo Politics

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.

Michael is a Resilient Strategist, and he is behind the launch of the RISE Framework and Institute.
He is developing the Collab of Southern African Resilience (CSAR) as a collaborative network of visionary business and government leaders.

Human Resources

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’.

Sridar Iyengar is a seasoned corporate leader and co-founder of the 360Plus Foundation.
He is the former chairman of ICICI Ventures, and managing partner at KPMG.

Energy / Manufacturing

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.

Arushi is the marketing manager of the M&M Group India.
She’s the founder of Overdrive Shoes.

Marketing / Branding / Personal Branding

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.

Monique is the Chief Marketing Officer of enactify.ai.
She was earlier with Microsoft Intel and Tektronix. She’s the author of two books titled Divas Doing Business and Get Your Hustle On.

Media / Film

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.

LJ Rich | AI Artist & Musician, Professional Speaker LJ Rich is a broadcaster, musician, and inventor. She is an after-dinner speaker, NASA Data Notary, mashup pianist, and a BBC TV presenter on "Click." Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/93945658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-4%2F5758ac60-e243-cf76-454d-d83929e5ad6a.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In the conversation with LJ Rich, art, music, and technology [...]

Wellness / Healthcare / Pharma

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

Olga Muller is one of the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of the Kepler Team.
Olga is an Innovator, Speaker, and Mentor for Female Entrepreneurs.

Colin is the chief executive and founder of Technology Wellbeing Limited, which is a digital detox and well-being organization.
He is also the creator of The Digital Detox Coach.

Filippo Ongaro is a doctor, former ESA flight surgeon, entrepreneur, and author.
His passion for sports led to his specializing in sports medicine, which then led to work with astronauts on preventing muscle/bone loss in space.

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

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.

Julie is a property investor and a best-selling author.
She is a Solicitor and Managing Partner of Creative Legal Solutions Solicitors.

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

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.

Conrad is the Chief Executive Officer of Well Aware.
He is a very effective communicator and innovator.

Scriptures

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.

Sunil Malhotra is the author of “YOGAi”, a book exploring the interplay between yoga and artificial intelligence.
He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA Farms, a design and technology company.

Come is a distinguished fellow of the India Foundation.
He’s a convener of world affairs of the Journal of International Issues.

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

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.

Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary is the CMD and founder of Jaipur Rugs, which is a globally recognised social enterprise,
He’s often been referred to as the Gandhi of the corporate carpet industry.

Deepak Sharma is a trustee of Udayan Care, a 30-year-old NGO in India.
He and his wife mentor around 40 girls at the Jagshanti home, focusing on building their character and values.

Celina is the CEO and co-founder of Zindi.
She has a passion for unleashing the power of data for social good.

AI / Technology / Automation / Web 3.0 / Metaverse

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.

Jaepy is the Senior Vice President and India delivery head of Orion Innovation, which for 30 years has partnered with clients on their digital transformation journey, developing innovative digital solutions to advance their business.
Jaepy has also worked earlier with Infosys, Capgemini, IGATE, Wipro and CMC.

Life journey from Lucknow to Bangalore.
Academic and professional trajectory.

Guru Madhavan is the inaugural Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and senior director of programs of the National Academy of Engineering.
He is also the founding director of the Forum on Complex Unifiable Systems (FOCUS).

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.