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Malav Warke Creatosaurus Helping marketing teams 10x their storytelling in half the time | Co-Founder & CEO at Creatosaurus https://www.creatosaurus.io/ | Community Builder at eChai Ventures
Utpal Vaishnav Upsquare Transforming my legacy tech business, Upsquare Technologies, into a Lab that does experiments with Digital & Physical AI, Robotics, Reusable Systems, models & architectures.
Harshit Gala personal coach + mentor to founders personal coach + mentor | helping founders build a slightlybetter business beyond the shit that's holding 'em back
Marmik Bhatt Monk9 Tech Private Limited Marmik Bhatt is an Indian entrepreneur and semiconductor industry professional, best known as the Founder & CEO of Monk9 Tech Private Limited, a Rajkot-based startup focused on building India's legacy-node semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. monktechs.com
Chaitanya Badave Grab Or Miss Building Grab Or Miss, a community & platform that helps people save money on SaaS while helping founders get discovered.
Penchala Tharun Wanderfly.in
Vardhan Phadnis Renu MedTech Making advanced diabetes-care technology affordable and accessible through Renu MedTech. Earlier co-founded Shoptimize (acquired by Graas).
Baisali Ghosh FlytBase Marketing communications at FlytBase, the drone autonomy platform, after seven years in the drone industry.
Prasanna Vaidya Gyde Building Gyde, an AI transformation platform for enterprises, with in-app guidance reaching 12 million users a month.
Jayant Kelkar Sales Fundas I turn founder/CEO-dependent selling into a predictable revenue system - and I've done it before (5L to 23L in 9 months).
Pushkar Bhandari <div>Co-Founder, Trekpanda. theframedwall and Alawithemar<br><br>At the heart of our ventures lies a passion for innovation and excellence. As Co-Founder of Trek Panda, Alawithemar, and Theframedwall, we've channeled our expertise in business development and sales to carve out distinctive niches in tourism, gourmet food, and printing solutions. The Bachelor in Computer Applications from Brihan Maharashtra College Of Commerce empowers us to leverage technology in optimizing business processes and elevating customer engagement.<br><br>Our entrepreneurial spirit thrives on the pursuit of market opportunities, steering strategic planning that propels business growth. These endeavors showcase our adaptability and cross-industry acumen, built upon a solid technical education. Our goal is to continue blending technical savvy with business acumen to create unparalleled value in each enterprise we touch.</div>
Aniruddha Pant <div>I have been head of data analytics and strategic quantitative activities in large organizations as well as start-ups. Worked extensively in data analytics and machine learning as applied to various domains. Overall experience of 25+ years in application of advanced mathematical techniques to various academic and enterprise problems. 18+ years experience in building and leading groups specializing in high-end quantitative work.</div>
Darshan Shah <div>As the founder of Scarters, I have been leading a team of creative and innovative professionals who design and produce accessories for laptops and tablets since 2017. <br><br>With a master's degree in entrepreneurship from the University of Nottingham, I have the skills and knowledge to create products that meet the needs and preferences of the modern consumers.<br><br>I have also leveraged my past experience in design and marketing to establish a strong brand identity and a loyal customer base for Scarters. <br><br>My mission is to provide high-quality, functional, and stylish accessories that enhance the productivity and comfort of the users. My core competencies include creativity, innovation, design, entrepreneurship, and customer satisfaction.</div>
Dhruv Agarwal <div>I am a young businessman who is trying to make a small dent in the world. I believe that a good product that is value for money for the customers is the best marketing that there can be. My work experience has given me a small insight into the working of the cookware and kitchenware industry in India, an industry which my colleagues and I slowly intend to be active in and influence. <br><br>Our company makes some of the best cookware in the world, have systematically been setting up our brand "STAHL" which is present across India. It is slowly becoming a leading brand in India for high performance premium cookware.<br> <br>Also a coach for productivity and efficiency development using Mind Maps and Memory Enhancement skills as a way to become a better worker.</div>
Saurabh Nalamwar <div>Business Technologist | Increase Revenues & Brand Awareness<br><br>Brillverse Technologies is an experienced and professional one-stop digital marketing agency with a team of experts. With over 50+ clients across the world,<br><br>We provides a variety of services including search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click advertising (PPC), social media marketing (SMM), online reputation management, email marketing, mobile app marketing, white labeled service, media buying and planning, content writing etc.<br><br>Brillverse is focused on helping clients achieve their business goals through strategic digital management and implementation of advanced online marketing techniques.<br><br>Through our dedication to excellence and goal-oriented approach, Brillverse team is ready to take on any project and provide the most comprehensive solutions.<br><br>Brillverse takes advantages of a wide range of marketing channels to help clients take their business to the next level:</div>
Sudhir Devkar <div>CEO at Kryzen Biotech | Building blocks of vertical farming with team of ROCKSTARS<br><br>Building state-of-the-art, easy to use, user-friendly websites and applications is truly a passion of mine and I am confident I would be an excellent addition to your organization. In addition to my knowledge base, I actively seek out new technologies and stay up-to-date on industry trends and technical advancements. This has allowed me to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional work to all of my employers, including those I've worked for on a project basis.</div>
Rohan Rehani <div>Co-Founder & Benevolent Overlord at Moonshine Meadery<br><br>Ronin Wines Pvt. Ltd. is behind India's (and Asia's) first Meadery, Moonshine Meadery. <br><br>We ferment honey to make yuMmy meads! </div>
Nidhi Thakkar <div>Marketing | Web3 | AI | Content Creator<br><br>As a Marketing Consultant for startups, I help emerging and innovative companies grow their online presence and reach their target audiences.<br><br>With a background in AI and research, I love finding creative ways to use data to improve marketing strategies and campaigns. <br><br>Apart from that, I also love creating content on the topics of technology and startups.</div>
Anita Nerkar <div>Head - Marketing at BiofuelCircle<br><br>Strong background of Communication and Engineering, rich experience in B2B marketing, demand generation and branding.<br>Digital marketing | Integrated marketing campaigns | Marketing automation | Omni-channel marketing | Online & Offline media <br>Exposure to global teams, team player and a team leader.<br><br>Passionate, competent and a diligent marketing professional on an endeavor to create value, and be a better human being :)</div>
Deepa Bhowmick <div>Making Natural Material Products Mainstream | Human & Nature Interactions | Progress rooted in nature<br><br>A combination of growing up in a handicraft business family and a career in Brand building for highly aggressive competitive strong mass brands has culminated into my journey of creating DaisyLife. <br><br>I am a modern optimist and I believe that progress is rooted in nature. I am actively working with the purpose to transform modern living with 3 primary objectives -<br><br> 1.Make sustainable natural materials a part of everyday life to increase human and nature interaction effortlessly thus improve quality of life.<br><br> 2.Improve the livelihoods of craftsmen and their families making mass handicrafts.<br><br> 3.Reducing the impact on climate change by making sustainable natural materials popular.<br><br>An adventurer of sorts, I enjoy experimenting, exploring new markets, local products, learning new skills, playing golf, intuitive cooking and engaging in deep conversations over coffee about business and life.</div>
Richa Singh <div>CEO & Co-Founder, Happinetz & Blogchatter | Creating Safe Internet For Kids | Top 100 Marketing and Advertising Companies (Global)<br><br>Mother | #TEDx | Entrepreneuer | Writer | Wife | Automobile Engineer | Blogger | Classical Singer | Kathak Dancer | Sister Daughter Human - all stumbled into in reverse order</div>
Shikha Pakhide <div>Founder CEO @ShikhaShikz Marketing I Providing tailored Marketing Consultancy for Startups, SMBs, and Mid-Market Ventures I Podcast Host I Panel Discussion Curator I Speaker<br><br>As a seasoned Growth Marketing Leader, I specialize in crafting effective Go-To-Market strategies, fostering brand development and awareness, implementing Account-Based Marketing and Account-Based Experience initiatives, and driving impactful Demand Generation efforts. My entire approach to marketing is centered around achieving growth and maximizing revenue.<br><br>With a rich background spanning two decades in the corporate arena, I decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, establishing my own Marketing Consultancy company in 2024.<br><br>At ShikhaShikz Marketing Pvt Ltd, our vision is clear - we aim to empower organizations in reaching their revenue objectives by strategically elevating the art and science of marketing.<br><br>I invite you to share your narrative! Let's engage in a conversation about your goals and aspirations.</div>
Nidhi Singh <div>🌳 CEO at GrowBillionTrees.com 🌱 | Co-founder of NurseryLive | Product & Operations Leader<br><br>NurseryLive, the India’s largest online nursery, that has grown immensely in a short span of time, incurring high volume of sales and building a huge customer base. This online market for gardening products sells more than 5000 stock keeping units (SKUs) of plants, seeds and garden accessories, all available at a single place. Whether you’re a novice dreaming of making your living space greener or a gardening expert with several years of experience under your belly, NurseryLive is a platform that can address all your needs. </div>
Shipra Mishra <div>Building HYRGPT - Gen AI based recruiter's copilot<br><br>Experienced professional with proven track record of Customer Success, an individual giving utmost priority to Client Orientation and delivering best possible services in Salesforce CRM, Microsoft- SharePoint, Office365, Custom Software Development, Mobile App development..... to name few.</div>
Kapil Khangaonkar <div>One Leadgen Platform to replace them ALL !!<br><br>Kapil is the founder of Clodura.AI, the most Comprehensive Sales Prospecting Platform to Accelerate your Lead to Meeting Journey.<br><br>Clodura is an AI-powered sales prospecting and sales engagement platform to find decision-makers, emails, direct dials, gather actionable sales intelligence, book meetings, build pipeline, and generate revenue, faster. <br><br>To know more email him at [email protected]<br>Or book some time at https://calendly.com/clodura </div>
Lakeer Kukadia <div>Founder & CEO - Radon Media | Performance Marketing | Analytics Evangelist | Speaker<br><br>Lakeer is an experienced entrepreneur and data-driven marketer who has led his agency to become the leading Google Premier Partner in India. A strategic thinker who is passionate about finding solutions to business problems, Lakeer has over 15+ years of experience in the digital & performance marketing space. He has led successful projects for brands such as TATA, TomTom, Kalyan Jewellers, Reliance Insurance, FIFA, Sheraton, Le Méridien, Freecharge, Health Kart, The Four Fountains Spa, National Geographic, Housing, Zivame, Give India, and many more.<br><br>Lakeer currently runs Radon Media - a global Performance Marketing agency known for delivering desired results for businesses across diverse industries with unique Data-Driven and Analytics focused services.<br><br>He is passionate about making businesses grow through effective use of data, insights, and analytics. His key areas of expertise are digital strategy, performance marketing, pay per click & analytics. Though he loves playing with different tools, he strongly believes in the fundamentals of marketing. Having Hands-on experience with GMP, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, CDP's & DMP's he has deep expertise in selecting the right tech stack to solve marketing problems.<br> <br>As a seasoned marketer and big propagator of knowledge sharing, he has delivered numerous sessions on digital marketing & Data Analytics, at many national and international Digital Conferences.<br><br>Shaping future digital marketers through Digital Marketing training and has been a visiting faculty at leading management institutes. Trained 500+ working professionals and students.</div>
Shenjit Basu <div>Brand Strategy and Partnerships, WeWork Labs @ WeWork India | Ex-Zomato | Ex-Bombay Shaving Company<br><br>I have a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Skilled in Social Media Management, Scriptwriting, Copy Editing, Creative Production, Corporate Branding, Marketing Strategy, and Online Marketing. Content, social media and copy professional with a Diploma focused in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Xavier Institute of Communications.</div>
Karishma Chandwani <div>Experienced Professional with a credible track of building a startup brand, branding and co-create partner relationships. With a proven track record of leading new initiatives from seed to mature state, planning and implementing strategies & procedures, a dedicated work ethic makes her an asset in contributing to the team’s success with a keen eye for nuances.<br><br>At MoEngage, I work with Startups, Accelerators and Venture Capital firms to support them and their portfolio companies with insights led customer engagement through simple MoEngage platform. Building partnerships and relationships with shared values and drive for success.</div>
Shripal Gandhi <div>Business Coach | Founder & CEO | Built a Rs 1000 Crore brand in 5 years | Building Businesses from last 18 years | India's Top 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurs by ET | Public Speaker | Startup Advisor<br><br>Hi, I'm Shripal Gandhi, a serial entrepreneur who has built 3 companies at Rs 100+ Crore level. But I was not the same when I was born in a small town.<br><br>I studied in a vernacular, neither went to a convent school nor spoke English till my 12th grade.<br><br>I wanted to go to USA for career growth but my visa got rejected 3 times. I lost hope.<br><br>Anyways, I made it to USA and landed my first job as a scientist.<br><br>Despite having a high-paying job, entrepreneurship bug bit me.<br><br>To date, I have launched my 10 businesses, failed in 4 and succeed in 6.<br><br>I built Swipe Technologies Pvt Ltd a multi-million dollar company from scratch. I played a crucial role in birth and expansion. In first year, we generated Rs 100 Crore revenue.<br><br>I successfully took Swipe from a small startup to the apex market leader in India. We grew team size from 4 to 350 people in 5 years. We became India’s No 1 brand in selling 20 million tablets and mobiles on internet. <br><br>I even took it to a highest sellout of Rs 7 Crores in a single day. We achieved Rs 1000 Crore revenue. We worked with Apple, Samsung, Motorola and others.<br><br>Now, I am leading my dream project. It is a digital diagnostics company based on a new age, self-test and mobile-first solution for preventative health. We are revolutionising healthcare on a global scale. <br><br>Achievements: <br><br>Top 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurs of India by Economic Times. <br>National Award Winner and CNBC Young Turk. <br>Young Entrepreneur of the Year by WAT Awards.<br>Star Youth Achiever by STAR TV.<br>Best Holistic Marketing for RURAL Brand Development by World Bank Congress & CMO, Asia.<br><br>I have also raised more than Rs 100 Crore in capital from VCs, PEs, Angel investors and banks.<br><br>I have filed 14 global patents and licensed key IPs to Samsung. <br><br>I have selected to meet Ratan Tata and Masayoshi Son in person.<br><br>I have been invited to prestigious institutions like IITs, Symbiosis, TiE, and corporates across industries as a speaker. <br><br>Business expertise: <br><br>1. I have led & advised 3000+ people in startups.<br>2. I held leadership positions for 20+ years in bootstrapped as well as VC-backed companies<br>3. I did product development, sales, marketing, branding, trade, export, competitor and market analysis, segmentation, creating strategic alliances and product blueprints<br><br>Technology expertise: <br><br>Sensors (Industrial/Diagnostic & Medical)<br>Printable and flexible electronics<br>Smart IoT Devices/Gadgets.<br>In-cab entertainment platform<br>Solar cells<br><br>I am also a proud father of 2 adorable daughters and a husband to a wonderful woman<br><br>If you want to chat, DM or email me at [email protected]</div>
Siddhesh Sakore <div>A farmer who is rejuvenating the farmlands of small and marginal farmers through regenerative agroforestry.<br><br>A regenerative organic farmer is who is helping farming communities to grow sustainably.</div>
Aditya Malhotra <div>Head of Growth at Deciml<br><br>Growing with Deciml<br>You spend, We invest. Unleash the power of small change with Deciml. Begin your investing journey with as low as Re. 1.</div>
Harsh Maheshwari <div>Founder | Performance Marketer | Building Social Networking Platform for Working Professionals | Amazon Marketing | PPC</div>
Milind Katti <div>I co founded DemandFarm where we build smart software to bring Account Planning and Relationship Intelligence into your CRM, making Key Account Management data-driven, predictable and scalable. <br><br>Prior to this, I Co-founded DemandShore. The company evolved as a premier Demand Generation & Digital media company with 500 employees. As COO, I had the privilege of working directly on hundreds of marketing/inside sales campaigns for 70+ customers. This has given me a deep understanding of Sales and Marketing operations for IT services & product companies across geographies/ verticals/ service lines. This company was eventually acquired by Ziff Davis in 2018.</div>
Ashish Mehta <div>Co-Founder at OnlineSales.ai and Sokrati<br><br>Expertise in Product Strategy for online digital advertising arena. Currently venturing into entrepreneurship to build a scalable, innovative &amp; comprehensive Enterprise level Digital Marketing Suite for Large Advertisers &amp; Agencies.</div>
Shalini Santhosh Kumar <div>Early Foods is one the leading mom and children food brands in India.<br><br>We started in 2015. And are going to complete 8 years. We are 100% bootstrapped.<br><br>We have crossed serving more than 1 million customers.<br><br><br>We started with 2 employees and now have 45 of them. Mostly women.<br><br>We make porridge mixes, millet cookies, millet Rusk, teething sticks, A2 ghee laddoos, pregnancy snacks, post partum nutrition and even baby food story books. <br><br>We have over 50+ unique products<br><br>......<br><br><br>- Founded Early Foods Pvt Ltd, 2015<br>- Early Foods Pvt Ltd, is an organic food company for new moms & kids. We manufacture organic millet based porridge mixes, cookies, teething sticks and more, inspired by the recipes of our Indian Food heritage.<br>- For more information check www.earlyfoods.com<br><br>Previous Work Experience:<br>- Helped clients in brand planning and marketing strategy to optimize promotional investments; including customer segmentation & treatment process studies <br><br>- Working with a cutting-edge analytics group focusing on strategic and tactical applications of 'Big Data' in Pharma (APLD).<br><br>- Experienced in managing customer targeting, tracking sales rep performance and adherence to promotion strategy<br><br>- Also experienced in qualitative and quantitative market research to track product performance, design market entry for brands, understand impact on customer behavior during adverse events etc.</div>
Shivali Bari <div>Shivali Bari is an experienced Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of experience in Software Development. With a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, she has a proven ability to manage complex technical projects from start to finish.<br><br>As a Technical Project Manager, she coordinates project timelines, allocates resources, and ensures project milestones are met on time and within budget. Her expertise includes implementing agile processes and leading cross-functional teams of developers, engineers, and stakeholders.<br><br>Throughout her career, Shivali Bari has led successful projects in different areas and industries, delivering innovative solutions to clients. She is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.<br><br>Shivali Bari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Pune University. She is known for her Traits, such as Communication Skills, Leadership, Attention to Detail, etc. She enjoys staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices and reading books in her free time.<br><br>She is passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems and always looks for new challenges and opportunities to impact her field positively.</div>
Akshaykumar Bramhane <div>Founder & CEO - Chakkizza Pvt Ltd, Salesforce Solution Architect<br><br>Akshay Bramhane is an entrepreneur, passionate about leveraging technology to nurture and transform the traditional businesses.<br><br>With this drive, he founded Chakkizza Private Limited to revive the dying, age-old traditional stone-based flour mill industry and aims at making it very accessible to everyone while promoting health.<br><br>Before Chakkizza, Akshay has had 8+ years of experience in the IT Industry working in the capacity of a Software Developer, Tech Lead and Architect.<br><br>He has been involved in the Salesforce CRM implementations for many clients around the globe and has travelled to European and Australian continents to deliver projects from scratch. Successfully implemented solutions pertaining to Salesforce CPQ, Sales, Service and Community Clouds. He also works as a consultant with companies and helps partners with the execution of Salesforce Projects.<br><br>Email: [email protected]</div>
Archana Deshpande <div>Founder at PotteryDen I D2C Insider Founder Member I NSRCEL IIM Bangalore Goldman Sachs 10K Program Member<br><br>Pottery, Designs, Accounts, Finance, Entrepreneur, Business, Corporate Gifting, Exhibitions, Management<br><br>PotteryDen brings uniquely designed and artistic pottery for you! PotteryDen's expertly crafted collections offer a wide range of stylish indoor and outdoor pottery for every room in your home!</div>
Mitali Shetty <div>Product Marketing | B2B SaaS<br><br>Experienced Product Marketer and content design specialist with a knack for engaging B2B storytelling. <br><br>Specialization : Product Positioning + Messaging | Use Case Articulation | Videos (Product, Explainer, Social Media) | Sales/ Demand Enablement | GMT Strategy</div>
Pranjalee Thanekar Lahri <div>B2B SaaS Marketer turned Consultant | Helping companies scale up their marketing game | Lifelong Learner | On a quest to find my 'Ikigai'<br><br>In finding an intersection between my interest, my competence and what could pay me, I got introduced to Copywriting. 15 years hence, I have worked across industries – from Advertising to IT, across disciplines – Content & Comms to Field Marketing & PR, and across levels – from Jr. Copywriter to Marketing Leadership. <br><br>I am driven by the need to do more and better; to continuously evolve on both professional and personal fronts. I have a deep understanding of the B2B marketing landscape with a track record of leading teams to surpass targets YoY. <br><br>Some of my career highlights include:<br>>> Achieved 113% YoY growth in FY23 from Marketing Sourced Revenue for Southeast Asia at Darwinbox<br>>> Led Darwinbox Unicorn & Microsoft funding PR announcements garnering 100+ coverages in tier 1 media globally<br>>> Won the first biggest deal in the history of Darwinbox (from Events channel), contributing ~25% to FY23 marketing-sourced revenue<br>>> Increased Employee Retention Rate from 68% to 90% after company demerger at UpsideLMS<br>>> Conceptualized & ran a business podcast for UpsideLMS’ new product line increasing website traffic by 17% (May 2020 – June 2021)<br><br>On the personal front...I geek out on neuroscience, am deeply amazed by the human body, quantum physics, metaphysics, epigenetics, and concepts that await mainstream adoption. I find happiness in life’s little pleasures – in being a mom to a 9-year-old boy, capturing photos of nature and connecting with people.</div>
Jishnu Saurabh Iyengar <div>Building Healthier & Happier India Inc. | MBA Powell Impact Scholar<br><br>In the four chambers of my heart, the first one beats to solve problems by implementing breakthrough ideas to innovate.<br><br>The second chamber urges to teach using storytelling as a weapon to engage audience.<br><br>The third chamber is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit to create an impact.<br><br>Finally, since I share my birthday with mother Teresa, the fourth chamber seamlessly pounds towards charitable trusts and philanthropic activities to create an equitable society for all.<br><br>I believe that life is a story and I am striving to make mine as well as stories of people around me to be the bestsellers.</div>
Aditya Dagadkar <div>Co-Founder, Diggaj Motors</div>
Jaywant Patil <div>Founder at Humpy Farms, SharkTank India backed D2C brand. TEDx Speaker<br><br>We aim to regain the glory of agriculture as a profession by promoting sustainable organic farming practices using rich wisdom in traditional farming with a balanced blend of modern digital technologies to make agriculture more efficient, productive, profitable and sustainable.<br><br>By promoting an eco-eco friendly (Ecological & Economical), replicable agri-business organic farming model, which is based on climate safe regenerative organic farming.<br><br>We wish to add to greater food security as well as nutritional security measures and provide a viable and dignified source of livelihood to our farmers.</div>
Milind Datar <div>Co-Founder @CaneBOT l BIRAC BIG Innovator l Shark Tank India Finalist l SINE IIT Bombay l Cornell Maha60 l Incubated with NSRCEL, IIMB, ‘AIM Catalysts’ with Atal Innovation Mission l TiE Nurture l Entrepreneur<br><br>Milind is the Co-Founder at CaneBOT®, a brand of Canectar Foods Pvt. Ltd. He and his wife, Kirty Datar quit their corporate jobs and embarked on their entrepreneurial journey in 2012. They started with a vision to revive the dying culture of drinking Sugarcane Juice in India. After having sold more than 30 lakh glasses of Fresh Sugarcane Juice, CaneBOT has now developed a Patented Food-Robotics Solution offering Fresh & Hygienic Sugarcane Juice. <br><br>Our autonomous smart kiosk enables 24X7 availability of Freshly Crushed Sugarcane Juice at convenient locations. Our Contact-less and All-Digital Solution is poised for increased market adoption in the post-COVID world and is ready to scale to achieve its mission of making Sugarcane Juice a Lifestyle Beverage.<br><br>CaneBOT is a Frugal Innovation addressing one of the largest Sugarcane Juice drinking markets in the world. By leveraging Industry 4.0, CaneBOT has redefined the journey of Sugarcane from Farm-to-Glass, positively impacting the Social and Economic Fabric of Rural Farmers, Health of Urban Consumers and the Nation’s Economy at large. <br><br>CaneBOT is currently incubated with NSRCEL, IIM-Bangalore, Atal Innovation Mission ‘AIM Catalysts’ under Niti Ayog, Venture Center and associated with SINE-IITBombay. They are also a part Cornell Maha60, India’s first Ivy League Business Accelerator Program. CaneBOT was one of Finalist at Shark Tank India - Season 1.<br><br>Milind and Kirty are fondly called by many as “THE SUGARCANE COUPLE”. <br><br>He is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in the Corporate World in various leadership roles and has been an Entrepreneur for the past 10 years. <br>He has multiple Post Graduate Management Degrees in HR & Entrepreneurship Management. He is certified Behavioural Trainer, Psychotherapist & Counsellor. He is a Leadership Coach and a Motivational Speaker. He loves mentoring early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs.</div>
Kirty Datar <div>Co-Founder at CaneBOT | TEDx Speaker | Shark Tank India Finalist | SINE IIT Bombay | Cornell Maha60 | IIM-Bangalore | LinkedIn Creator | BIRAC BIG Innovator | TiE Nurture<br><br>Kirty is the Co-Founder at CaneBOT®. <br><br>Kirty and her husband, Milind Datar quit their corporate jobs and embarked on their entrepreneurial journey. They started with a vision to revive the dying culture of drinking Sugarcane Juice in India. After having sold more than 28 lakh glasses of Fresh Sugarcane Juice, CaneBOT has now developed a Patented Food-Robotics Solution offering Fresh & Hygienic Sugarcane Juice. <br><br>Our autonomous smart kiosk enables 24X7 availability of Freshly Crushed Sugarcane Juice at convenient locations. Our Contact-less and All-Digital Solution is poised for increased market adoption in the post-COVID world and is ready to scale to achieve its mission of making Sugarcane Juice a Lifestyle Beverage.<br><br>CaneBOT is a Frugal Innovation addressing one of the largest Sugarcane Juice drinking markets in the world. By leveraging Industry 4.0, CaneBOT has redefined the journey of Sugarcane from Farm-to-Glass, positively impacting the Social and Economic Fabric of Rural Farmers, Health of Urban Consumers and the Nation’s Economy at large. <br><br>CaneBOT is currently incubated with NSRCEL, IIM-Bangalore, Atal Innovation Mission ‘AIM Catalysts’ under Niti Ayog, Venture Center and associated with SINE-IITBombay. They are also a part Cornell Maha60, India’s first Ivy League Business Accelerator Program. CaneBOT was one of Finalist at Shark Tank India - Season 1. They have received various Government Grants for building their Tech Innovation. <br><br>Prior to starting her Entrepreneurial Journey, Kirty has worked in IT for over 13 years. She has worked in the field of Technology with various MNCs.</div>
Santosh Patidar <div>Cofounder @ DINGG | SaaS for Operation Management & Marketing Automation | Salon & Spa Tech Solution<br><br>DINGG is one-stop SaaS platform to automate Salon & Spa operations. DINGG ease out the hassle of running a business by managing bookings, Billing, customer history, Leads & Enquiries, Staff, inventory, Feedback and reporting. It also help to grow business by automated SMS & email marketing tool and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google. The consumer marketplace further extends the revenue potentials for business by online booking & easily exposing inventory online.</div>
Sushil Mundada <div>After having worked for 11 years in the corporate world (read HSBC), I entered the fascinating world of startups through my first venture (www.extraaedge.com). <br><br>Needless to say, it has been a roller coaster ride having met hundreds of new people, travelling all across the country, a couple of rounds of equity funding, 300+ happy customers and an amazing team which makes every effort worth it.<br><br>I am really happy with the fact that ExtraaEdge has already changed the way the educational institutes think about their Sales and Marketing efforts and we have successfully implemented our multiple products (CRM, Application forms, Chatbot, Predictive Analytics) across numerous institutes and given them a successful ROI on every penny invested with us.</div>
Preetesh Jain <div>Co-founder, Wittypen | Bootstrapped | Building the content platform of future 💎📄<br><br>I have always been driven by a passion for design, content, and software engineering. My love for building businesses and connecting with others has led me on a journey of entrepreneurship and exploration.<br><br>As a designer and software engineer at the core, I have always been drawn to the creative process of building beautiful products and solving problems. This passion has translated into the success of Wittypen, which has grown into a thriving marketplace with talented writers producing high-quality content.<br><br>In addition to my work at Wittypen, I am also an avid traveler and love experiencing new cultures and making new connections. This has allowed me to bring a diverse perspective and global outlook to my work and has helped me to continuously grow and evolve as an entrepreneur.<br><br>Overall, I am a driven and entrepreneurial-spirited individual who is always looking for new ways to innovate and grow. Whether it is through the development of a successful business or the exploration of new destinations, I am constantly seeking new opportunities and challenges.</div>
Saurabh Shahane <div>Founder, CEO at The Machine Learning Company | Kaggle Grandmaster<br><br>Founder & CEO at The Machine Learning Company <br>Data Scientist<br>Kaggle Grandmaster</div>
Soniya Raisoni <div>Hey everyone! I am Soniya, the founder of Roast Foods, and a very conscious eater.<br><br>Today's on the go lifestyle has forced many to munch on fried snacks made from ingredients with little or no nutritional value. My work life made me fall for this junk culture too.<br><br>With time, my snacking obsession made me feel guilty, but also made me realise the lack of better options available. I started researching plant-based seeds and ancient grains from which snacks could be made in a modern avatar. This is how Roast Foods was born!<br><br>With some trials, testing, and countless recipes, we can now provide you with lip-smacking snacks made with nutrient dense foods. Now that's what we call "Smart Snacking."<br><br>Our snacks are Roasted, Not Fried and packed with love for all you snackers. It's time you serve your body with the good stuff!</div>
Suryakant M Katti <div>Founder of B.E Solutions & Ex-Vice President of Aditya Birla Group</div>
Uday Deo <div>APICS certified supply chain professional (CSCP). Operating now in Startup Ecosystem as Mentor<br><br>Results-focused, quality-driven professional with over 23 years’ experience in strategic planning, procurement, project planning, cost estimation, supply chain management, materials planning, budgeting, vendor development, inventory management, cost optimization and commercial operations. Skilled in handling cost effective procurement and achieving significant savings through effective evaluation & strategic sourcing of vendors, developing cost-effective alternatives for various operations, developing annual maintenance contracts, rate contracts, and effective pricing strategies for procurement of materials & services for turnkey projects.<br>Exceptional team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency. Proficient in striking optimal coordination with all involved agencies ensuring bottleneck-free work execution. <br><br>Strategic Sourcing ✰ Global/ Domestic Sourcing ✰ Supply Chain Management ✰ Category Development ✰ Budgeting & Forecasting ✰ Purchase/ Sourcing Strategy ✰ Negotiation ✰ Contract Management ✰ Continuous Improvement ✰ Vendor Development ✰ Supplier Performance Management ✰ Contract Negotiations ✰ Operations Management ✰ Risk Management ✰ Liaison & Networking ✰ Project Management ✰ Issue Resolution ✰ Training & Development ✰ Team & People Management<br><br><br>☛ CONTACT INFORMATION: <br>✉: [email protected]<br>✆: +91 9653242388 <br>✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ </div>
Vinamraa Pandiya <div>Founder & CEO at GoNuts.com (Fortune 40 under 40)<br><br>• Chemical Engineer & Software Coder by Chance and Entrepreneur by Choice.<br>• 16 years of total professional experience including 14 years of Entrepreneurship<br>• Complete Hands-on & a motivational Leader.<br>• Relies on the power of induction to solve real life business problems.<br>• Has taken numerous difficult projects and executed them.<br>• A Number cruncher and a process-driven individual.<br>• Have relied on my gut instinct more than once to take critical decisions, which charted the course of the company’s progress.<br>• Adept at handling teams with diverse personalities & skill-sets to achieve a common organisational objective.<br>• ‘Never Say No’ Person, you name it and I would get that done, Period.<br>• Thrives in ever changing business lifecycle and believes Change is the only constant.<br>• Expert in Crisis & Disaster Management.<br>• Post the acquisition of TastyKhana by FoodPanda, started fulfilment Ops from inception to execution.<br><br>Lines that gives me booster shots of motivation when I’m down:<br><br>1. Screw It, Let’s do it.<br>2. I think, therefore I’m.<br>3. Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.<br>4. If your efforts are sincere, the entire universe conspires to help you achieve your GOAL.<br><br>Inspiring Personalities:<br><br>1. Steve Jobs: For his sheer disdain to the ways technology was used & perused during his times.<br>2. Bill Gates: For his breadth & depth of vision: After conquering everything in business, he set himself a target of making this world a better & a healthier place.<br>3. Elon Musk: Perfect example of a technocrat innovator & a hard-core businessman. Look what he is doing in Tesla Motors & SpaceX. Google him & you would be astounded by his range of futuristic projects.<br>4. Narayan Murthy: Created much more than a company. Middle Class in India still associates pride with getting a job in Infosys. Came back from retirement to steer Infosys back to its glory days.<br>5. Sachin Tendulkar: Clichéd to say but still can't believe he is human. Genius combined with application turned him to a legend.</div>
Dipak Vishwakarma <div>Business Consultant | Co-Founder At Business Autopilots | Public Speaker | Sales Coach<br><br>Hey, I am glad that you made time to visit my profile.<br><br>My name is Dipak and YOU WILL HATE ME if you don't have any interest in sales, marketing, or business.<br><br><br>I have been living my whole life building & implementing marketing and sales strategies.<br><br>Ever since childhood, my best interest was in #Sales and #Marketing. I started working in sales when I was 16th but as usual, professionally, on paper- I started it when I turned 18.<br><br>However, I fell in love with businesses much later when I started working as a "Business Development Executive" in a digital marketing company. <br><br>Here, I started dealing with many serious and....to be honest, some non-serious business owners as well. From here, my business acumen started growing.<br><br><br>I have helped many Ed-tech companies, Real estate owners, Influencers, and hundreds of businessmen by finding the right marketing solutions for them. But, when I found that apart from marketing there are some more ways to hack Business Growth and I started working in different segments.<br><br>Between Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 I tried almost every type of sales and managed businesses internally to understand what is the formula to grow a start-up (I was curious about why 95% of start-ups fail in their first 5 years).<br><br><br>The day when I started helping the businesses directly...one-to-one...<br>It was 1st Jan 2020 - I joined the team of Dr. Vivek Bindra (Asia's no. 1 business coach), and I started providing practical value in the life of business owners and I started providing business consultancy to startups and SMEs.<br><br>To make sure that I am helping entrepreneurs in the right direction, I did something different...<br>"I started my own business."<br>1. www.shinycleany.com<br>2. www.businessautopilots.com<br><br>and, you can see their growth.<br><br>Here's the thing I help entrepreneurs with:<br>I.e. SALES<br><br>1) I help you Increase sales INSTANTLY just by doing some simple yet powerful changes in your SALES SCRIPT. (RESULT GUARANTEED)<br><br>2) I boost your sales by providing physical training to your sales team (SPECIFIC FOR YOUR BUSINESS)<br><br>3) I accelerate your sales speed by providing step-by-step branding and positioning method (FOR LONG TERM PROFITS)<br><br>For any of these services <br>hit me up or just email me<br>[email protected]</div>
Shambhavi Kulkarni <div>Founder @Nyahari | 100x.vc Gurukul | Head of Literature Club Pune<br><br>Diversifying my portfolio of work is something I like to do. So far to keep up with that I’ve worked in different fields like product management, content writing, blogging, poetry, technical writing, tech startup, UI/UX designing, and now have stepped into Foodtech. <br>I believe that you’re always welcomed in the industry by the enormous amount of food admirers out there. Currently, I’m working on a food-tech startup @Nyahari that will revolutionize the food and healthcare industry in its ways.<br><br>I often participate in activities like open mics, literature-related events, social gatherings, treks, outdoor games, in order to meet people of the same interest & gain a new perspective in life. Being a social butterfly I’m always open to interactions with people, willing to collaborate for work and social purposes.<br><br>Strongly motivated to make this world a better place to live.</div>
Parimal Kale <div>Co-founder @ Cad and Cart (Spire3d Technologies PVT LTD). Revolutionizing Manufacturing like never before | Online Manufacturing | Supply Chain<br><br><br></div>
Sucheta Dhere <div>Im very technology savvy & passionate professional with 25+ years of global experience working with Tier1 MNCs on cutting edge technology in Mobility, Connectivity, Backhaul, Embedded, Systems, IT, IOT, Telecom wireless ecosystem (chip-set , mobile OEMs, n/w and infra vendors, Emulators, Simulators, operators, VAS at n/w as well as mobile side), & Cloud. E2E experience in coding, deployment, automation, requirements , Delivery, Consulting, Management, Strategy, Product & Solution design, CX & UX ,PMO office Management.<br><br>I have experience across different Radio access technologies such as GSM, CDMA, 3G, and LTE, Wi-Fi & implemented standards for ISO7816, 3GPP, 3GPP2, IEEE-108.x, GSMA, OMA & ETSI standards. I have specialization in Layer 3 & Layer 2 protocols & Protocol stack development. I have vast Experience in Compliance & Conformance, Certifications & Accreditations with regulatory authorities & bodies including EMV compliance for SIMs.<br><br>Setup Test Circle of Excellence – handled 22-25 different types of testing done in Wireless Telecom environment. <br><br>I am working in the space of technology for smart cities , smart villages , rural India connectivity and projects associated with MEITY, DOT, TRAI, MOUD, TSDSI, TCOE, ICA, Make in India, m2m_iot, Digital India , GCF etc. <br><br><br>I travelled around 15+ countries, and 43 cities outside India <br><br>I worked as PMC consultant for Agra Smart city and other Smart cities.<br>I have worked on Industrial Process control systems, Temperature control systems, temperature sensors, pressure control systems, thickness measurement systems, weight and fat measurement sensors, signature capturing systems, ticketing and payment based systems, access controls, smart cards(bar code, proximity, magnetic swipe, contact type, contact less, sims, nfcs) etc.<br>I worked with CMS traffic system’s SMART vehicle actuated traffic controllers, with vehicle detector sensors, count down timers at traffic junctions, LED & solar based signals, PIS systems, synchronized and coordinated corridor traffic controllers based on RS485 which are part of smart cities.<br><br>A Telecom, Electronics, Software & Systems engineer at heart, I have successfully set up mobile and telecom R&D and Testing labs in Samsung R&D Bangalore(2012-2015), Vodafone Incubator conceptualization(2015-16), Anite Telecoms Bangalore(2003-2004) and Qualcomm Hyderabad(2005-2006).<br><br>I successfully ran PMIPCC Clusters Program in Hyderabad and mentored 30+ corporates & setup inter and intra organization clusters. I am the organizer of WiMLDS Pune & Founder of WiDS Pune.</div>
Soumitra Ghotikar <div>Helping Offliners to go Online since 2005 ( Much before the birth of "Digital Marketing" )<br><br>Started Career in Pharma Machinery, then focused in Liquid Filling Machines. In 2007 Diverted path to the Online Business. Now a specialist in Digital Marketing & also a Water Plant expert<br><br>While exploring better ways to reach out to my ideal prospect, I have developed my own Content Methods through which I have been topping my Water Business Niche Online since 2013. I am now offering Training & Consultation into Water Business.<br><br>The methods inspired me to train the offline community the same way I have travelled my path from Offline to Online. Now I have focused on Mentoring the Offline Community to go Online.<br><br>The Mentoring is Different from Training & Coaching. It focuses on enabling the small business owner to get Conversion from his easy to follow Online Activities.</div>
Dr. Manisha Kulkarni <div>Head Of Department for MBA at Institute of Industrial And Computer Management & Research Distinguished Academician and Researcher Certified NLP Trainer<br><br>Spear Headed Excellence initiatives and achieved success:<br><br>1. To organize, coordinate and attended National, International Conferences, and Faculty Development Programs.<br>2. To conduct training for Faculties and Students.<br>3. To connect with associations like PMI and INSSAN for Industry and Academia to have Win-Win Situation.<br>4. To conceptualize, ideate and execute academic excellence Initiatives like:<br><br>Student Development Programme: <br>1. Providing a live platform for students for essential skills enhancement.<br>2. Faculty Development Programme on Mentoring and Counseling July 2014.<br>3. Career Enhancement Programme for Professional Development of faculty & students.<br>4. Employability Enhancement Programme for MBA Students <br>5. Inter-Institute Project Management Competition “UDAAN” – providing a platform for Ist, IInd year, professional and Alumni to share project experiences and best practices consecutively for three years<br>6. Value-added programme for students to apply their theoretical Knowledge into practice.<br>7. Developed a Suggestion Scheme model @ IICMR to involve all the stakeholders in the process <br>8. Drafted HR Policy Manual and prepared SOP’s for effective implementation of Institutional Processes <br><br>Present Responsibilities:<br>• Approved faculty from SPPU with 8 years industry experience & fifteen years <br>Teaching/Administrative experience in Academic level.<br>• Member of Governing Council-IICMR – SPPU <br>• Student Welfare Officer, IICMR-SPPU<br>• Secretary of Grievance Redressal Committee<br>• Professional Counselor and Coach.<br>• Corporate Trainer at Wisdom Solutions associated with Tejgyan Global Foundation<br><br>Role in Faculty of Management-SPPU:<br>• Examiner& Chairman for MBA/MPM/PGDBM Program<br>• Organized and executed QIP programs, National/State level FDP’s, Workshops and BCUD research projects-active student welfare officer for 7 years.<br>• Contribution in Syllabus for MBA in Legal aspects of Business and Participation in common assessment program of SPPU for last 10 years.</div>
Samir Karande <div>Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor<br><br>I am a builder of technology that solves business challenges, while also being a builder of teams that<br>creates solutions with the technology.<br><br>Successfully incubated and scaled both, companies and business units. Advised CxOs and senior<br>executives on Cloud adoption and workload modernisation that consistently helped provide better customer experience. Helped 400+ hyper growth startups and enterprises which allowed their products to scale seamlessly in sync with their exponential business growth. Built, led and nurtured high performing globally distributed teams. Led portfolio of Fortune 100 customers and unicorn startups with an annual revenue quota of more than $1 Billion and 30%+ YoY growth.</div>
Anirudha Modak <div>I advise Start-Ups and MSME/SME Orgns in the areas of Organizational Strategy, Business/Sales/Mktg and Fund Raise<br><br>Since exit from my Fintech startup, I advise Startups & MSME/SME Organizations thru my firm, Guru on Tap Consulting. Our core focus areas are Organizational Strategy, Sales/Mktg/Business & Fund Raise and helping MSME founders return to double digit growth and also convert " Legacy" businesses to " professionally " managed ones. Prior to this, I have worked for Orgns like Airtel, Reliance, BPL Mobile, Bahwan Auto, Godrej & Kirloskars. I was last COO & Business Head - India with Omnitech, a listed IT Services company. I have worked across India as well as in Middle East. I am a gradaute Engineer with MDP from IIM-A.</div>
Urvashi Taki <div>Zeal to build something new, kindles my interest in the field of automation. <br><br>Pursuing my majors in instrumentation and control have inculcated in me a strong background in embedded systems and sensors. Being a competent engineering professional, I aim to build tools for the future using AI and IoT driven technology</div>
Aditi Malaviya <div>Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Mithi, Data Agility for Every Enterprise<br><br>Helping businesses protect, gain visibility and control of critical data with our agile cloud-based data management platform at Vaultastic.com.<br> <br>Vaultastic is incubated by Mithi.com. The firm has had a history of pioneering bootstrapped product ventures, spanning multiple generations of technology and serving over Million+ users. Our ventures so far have comprised of break-through and best selling products such as geometric libraries, windows apps, web apps, mission critical Enterprise software, & Cloud-based SaaS.<br><br>Before Vaultastic, the team had created SkyConnect - the secure & dependable business email software, that has been serving the mission-critical business communication needs of hundreds of leading businesses and organisations. <br><br>Vaultastic brings together years of deep experience in building software products across several generations of technology of the team that I have had the pleasure of leading and working with for a good number of years. <br><br>Earlier the team had done pioneering, best-selling software for Indian languages in partnership with CDAC. <br><br>The first big venture for the team was in building Geometric Modelling Software for FreeForm Solids, one of the first of its kind, for the International CAD-CAM software makers. <br><br>Before leaving to found our company, I worked as a Research associate on Building Finite Element Analysis Libraries for the PARAM supercomputer, after graduating from Pune University (1989). <br><br>Currently, I lead the engineering team across our 5 product platforms, besides leading the teams building the internal and external digital Business Systems. <br><br>Interested in Science & Technology, Engineering, Natural World, Gardening, History, Psychology, Sports, and Indian classical music.</div>
Abhishek Mathur <div>Founder CEO - Cocktail Baba<br><br>Cocktail Baba is rooted in bartender culture. We engaged some of the most celebrated and creative mixologists to help refine and perfect the recipes. That’s how we know you will enjoy it.<br><br>We carefully chose the world’s most loved flavors and bring to you easy-to-use Mocktails. <br><br>Our perfectly crafted mocktails are best enjoyed chilled or over ice.<br><br>Only the best ingredients are used to make our mocktails in a state-of-the-art factory in Goa. Our drinks are made from fruits without any artificial sweeteners so that even children can enjoy our mocktails.<br><br>That's all folks. Go ahead and #HostYourDost to authentic tasting ready to drink hangover-free Mocktails.<br><br>Visit www.cocktailbaba.com now.Cocktail Baba is rooted in bartender culture. We engaged some of the most celebrated and creative mixologists to help refine and perfect the recipes. That’s how we know you will enjoy it. We carefully chose the world’s most loved flavors and bring to you easy-to-use Mocktails. Our perfectly crafted mocktails are best enjoyed chilled or over ice. Only the best ingredients are used to make our mocktails in a state-of-the-art factory in Goa. Our drinks are made from fruits without any artificial sweeteners so that even children can enjoy our mocktails. That's all folks. Go ahead and #HostYourDost to authentic tasting ready to drink hangover-free Mocktails. <br><br>Visit www.cocktailbaba.com now.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
Rupesh Sancheti <div>Director at Alphabet Education Pvt Ltd.<br><br>Rupesh Sancheti is the Founder / Director of 'Alphabet Education Pvt. Ltd.' based in Pune, India. With an educational background of B.E. (E&Tc) and MBA (Marketing), he has worked for different organizations and in the International Business Development. <br><br>He is an Educationist as well as an Artist and taken his hobbies to a professional level. Being an expert Calligrapher, he also loves drawing & Sketching, solving Rubik's Cubes and is an avid reader. <br><br>He has conducted many workshops in Calligraphy and Handwriting for the Corporates, Schools & other organizations. <br><br>His Art Institute 'Alphabet Institute of Creative Arts' in Pune has been training students and adults in Handwriting, Calligraphy, Sketching and other courses since 2010.</div>
Darshan Kaur Khalsa <div>Entrepreneur | Founder of Waggy Zone l Featured in Shark Tank India<br><br>I worked with my parents for 6 years in our family business of manufacturing ice creams.<br><br>In 2019 I established Waggy Zone, where we manufacture ice cream premix for dogs and cats. We are in the process of launching fresh food, treats, biscuits and supplements for pets.</div>
Amal P S <div>Entrepreneur | Attentive Learner (Group CEO Omind Group of Companies, Former Founder & CEO at Keito)<br><br>Amal PS is a technology entrepreneur who has been associated with various industry verticals in leadership roles in a short period. Responsible for team building, organizational change management, innovation management, and growth. In his recent venture, he worked with one of India's largest e-commerce marketplaces, as a capacity chief strategist/chief business, growth & strategy officer to lead them towards global expansion and promising their EBITDA by optimizing returns, refunds, and organizational processes apart from marketing strategies.<br><br>During his venture at Keito as the founder, he has been responsible for developing a no-code AI platform, similar to the likes of Microsoft Cognitive Services, and Google AI, by focusing on team building, engineering fundamentals, and optimized use of capital. He has been involved in businesses with revenue of up to $50 M per annum.<br><br>At present, he is leading the Omind group of companies and subsidiaries as the Group's CEO, responsible for the product firms' transition plan towards a $100M ARR. <br><br>Formerly worked with Infosys and Edgeverve in mobility and wearable tech products for BFSI.<br><br>Key Areas: How to focus on scale, revenue, and growth at an early stage?<br>Technology, Product Management, Zero to One of Goto-Market, <br>Importance of user experience in product management, Communication across various teams, <br>Digital Transformation for Fortune 500s or Enterprises<br>Importance of Identifying the Product Market Fit<br>Optimized use of branding and marketing capital<br>Importance of customer and sales-led product management<br>Organizational Change management & Leadership building<br><br><br></div>
Amit Singal <div>Founding Partner @ Fluid Ventures, Director @ ASR Business Advisors & Startup Buddy<br><br>Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, and External Audit. Strong business development professional graduated from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.</div>
Mohnish Katre <div>Co-Founder at ProfitBooks Solutions Pvt. Ltd.<br><br>Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of diverse experience of working in the field of financial research and providing Corporate Finance services to SMEs. Working with SMEs has given me insight into the inability of small businesses to adopt new technology to automate business operations since the available options are targeted majorly at bigger businesses. <br><br>Based on the learning from clients we have developed an online accounting application called "ProfitBooks" for Small and Medium businesses with all necessary features, at a cost that is less than a monthly electricity bill. <br><br>ProfitBooks not only allows 360-degree accounting but also has features like raising beautiful Invoices, Inventory Management, Project Management, Payroll Management, and now GST compliance integrated with GSTN for one-click GST Return filing. <br><br>ProfitBooks has brought me closer to SMEs which helped me to know them better and allowed us to cater to their need in an effective way.</div>
Ayush Mahodaya <div>CarIQ || Connected Vehicle Platform || Varroc<br><br>Experienced Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) focused in Computer Science from University of Pune.</div>
Shikha Malwe <div>Growth Marketing Manager at Optmyzr - B2B | SAAS | B2C | Ex Ogilvy & Mather | Ex FirstCry<br><br>Marketing enthusiast with 10+ years of experience across B2B SAAS and B2C start-up, and agency environment.<br><br>I have worked for companies in Tech, E-commerce, and FMCG businesses strategizing, designing & executing result oriented, RoI-driven marketing and communication strategies for different geographies.<br><br>My key focus areas have been - performance marketing, marketing automation, email marketing, Influencers Marketing, Analytics, SEO & Content Management, and Social Media Marketing.</div>
Rahul Oswal <div>Product Management | Life Sciences and Healthcare | Conversational AI | Natural Language Processing</div>
Krishna Bhavsar <div>Author, Speaker, Architect, Thought Leader and Academician in the field of Data Sciences and AI, focus on NLP</div>
Prateek Kale <div>Data Engineer , ETL , Data Modeling , Big Data Pipeline Solution Lead @WhizAI , Data Analysis , SQL , Python, Airflow dynamic and scalable workflow development| Helping Data to produce valuable insights<br><br>Experienced and dedicated Data Engineer with several years of experience Building, identifying efficiencies and problem areas within data streams, while communicating needs for projects.</div>
Srushti Isave <div>Brand Ambassador at WhizAI</div>
Tarun Malaviya <div>Helping businesses protect, gain visibility, and control of critical data with our agile cloud-based data management platform at Vaultastic.com.<br> <br>Vaultastic is incubated by Mithi.com. The firm has had a history of pioneering bootstrapped product ventures, spanning multiple generations of technology and serving over Million+ users. Our ventures so far have comprised of breakthrough and best-selling products such as geometric libraries, windows apps, web apps, mission critical Enterprise software, & Cloud-based SaaS.<br><br>Before Vaultastic, the team had created SkyConnect - the secure & dependable business email software, that has been serving the mission-critical business communication needs of hundreds of leading businesses and organisations. <br><br>Vaultastic brings together years of deep experience in building software products across several generations of technology of the team that I have had the pleasure of leading and working with for a good number of years. <br><br>Earlier the team had done pioneering, best-selling software for Indian languages in partnership with CDAC. <br><br>The first big venture for the team was in building a Geometric Modelling Software for FreeForm Solids, one of the first of its kind, for the International CAD-CAM software makers. <br><br>Before leaving to found our company, I worked as a Research associate on Scientific Data Visualisation software for the PARAM supercomputer, after graduating from PICT (1989). <br><br>Currently, I lead the team on work in Product Innovation & Design, Business Strategies & Marketing. <br><br>Interested in Science & Technology, Engineering, Design, Quality, Marketing, Economics, Natural History, History, Politics, Psychology, Philosophy, Physics, Indology, Sports, Indian classical music, I like to write and speak whenever possible on Entrepreneurship, Economy, and other related subjects.</div>
Sharad Koche <div><strong>Dynamic Leader and Strategic Marketer with a Strong Background in Sales, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship | Serial Entrepreneur | Endeavour Group Of Companies, India</strong><br><br>As a serial entrepreneur, leader, and strategic marketer with over 12 years of experience in the industry, I have a proven track record of success in launching and growing businesses in a range of sectors. I have a passion for helping businesses achieve their goals and am skilled in market research, brand strategy, creative design, and digital marketing. My ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities has helped me to achieve numerous successes throughout my career.<br><br>In my current role as Exclusive Marketing and Director of Endeavour Marketing, I am responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that drive growth and profitability for my clients. I take a holistic approach to marketing, ensuring that all of my efforts are aligned with my clients' business goals. I am known for my ability to think creatively and strategically, and for my ability to motivate and lead teams to success.<br><br>In addition to my professional experience, I am also an avid learner and a strong believer in the power of continuous improvement. I am constantly seeking out new knowledge and skills to help me better serve my clients and grow my businesses. I believe that the key to success is to stay current and adapt to change, and I strive to stay on the cutting edge of my industry.<br><br>Outside of work, I am an active member of the entrepreneurial community and enjoy mentoring other business owners. I am also a passionate supporter of Rotary, and I regularly volunteer my time and resources to help make a positive impact in my community. I believe that success is not just about achieving financial goals, but also about making a positive difference in the world.</div>
Tanvi S Parekh <div>With 18+ years of experience in the industry, I am a seasoned professional who is passionate about personal and professional growth. In addition to my work, I enjoy engaging in a variety of activities such as micro-blogging and content creation, where I have built a following of 20k+ on Instagram. I am also skilled in creating AR filters using Spark AR and am frequently invited to speak about marketing at events. As an author, I have published two books, India's first coloring books for adults - Umeni Therapy Vol 1 & 2. My interests also extend to mental health, where I am a certified counselor/therapist, as well as women empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. I strive to balance my work and family life to the best of my ability, always open to learning and improving myself. In the workplace, I value growth, teamwork, responsiveness, effective communication, and respect.<br><br>I have also had the honor to be a key note speaker & Panelist at multiple Marketing events & forums, such as:<br><br>o IIEBM, Indus Business School, Pune, Jan '2017, <br>o 24ADP Annual Digital Marketing Conference - Oct '2017, <br>o Flames University, Marketing Conclave - Nov'2017, <br>o Marathwada Mitramandal's College of Commerce (MMCC), Pune - Jan'2018<br>o DigiCom 2018, Speaker panelist - Mar'2018<br>o Digital marketing expert on Antwak web series since July'20 <br>o Aspire media - Small enterprise webnair series - Sep'20<br>o Ezyschooling Panel disscussion - Sep'2020<br>o MIT School of management - Dec' 2020 <br>o Women's Day guest speaker at UpsideLMS - Mar'21<br>o Keynote speaker at Global digital marketing Summit by Texila - Sep'22</div>
Tanmay Ratnaparkhe <div>Building Predis.ai<br><br>Startup Guy. Now building an AI to make Social Media Content Creation easier.<br><br>Previously played a (small) part in scaling Torqus from zero to 4 offices, Clients in 5 countries. Raised a seed round and sold to Times Internet. Likes all tech stuff, all kinds of food.</div>
Girish Kukreja <div>FlexC Work ( https://FlexC.work ) is a marketplace for FlexCpreneurs to have access to assignments and projects and for FlexCenterprise to have access to an independent pool of best-in class consultants at one place<br><br>Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology and Services Industry. Managed Technologies across Robotics Process Automation(RPA), Machine Learning, AI, Cognitive Technologies , Business Process Management, Integration, API Management . Global Professional with all round experience across Delivery Operations, Sales and Business Development, Portfolio Management , Technology Leadership , Solutions and Product Management.</div>
Shubham Londhe <div>Hi, I am Shubham Londhe, a Python Backend Developer, passionate about developing production-ready applications while building and working with teams of Software Developers, aspiring to become a Technical Architect. <br><br>After developing Applications in a product based startup and a mid-size service-based firm, I gained experience in Python, Django, Flask, AngularJS, SQL, Neo4J, MongoDB, DevOps, Docker, AWS, Leadership Skills, and Soft skills.<br><br>Getting the responsibility of working with a team of enthusiastic software developers was one of the biggest achievements which improved my communication skills and I could share my knowledge and experience with college students from Symbiosis, MIT, Pune as well as freshers and Associates. <br><br>I believe continuous learning and development to keep myself up to date and up-skilled is the solution to the modern-day application development for customers.<br><br>Reach out at [email protected] to get modern-day solutions for your dream project.</div>
Pranav Korke <div>Co-Founder The Healthy Binge - Amazon Best Seller<br><br>A CPA with 15+ years of professional experience working in various service organisation in Australia, before moving back to India to go back to the roots.<br><br>After moving back to India, worked as a Chief Executive Officer for a NGO called Saguna Rural Foundation, working closely with the Managing Trustee to connect with Farmers across Maharashtra and promote a technique of regenerative farming which improves production and also takes care of the soil & environment.<br><br>In March 2019, I founded True Agroroots Private Limited along with my brother Karan Korke, with two sets of core belief - provide options to end consumer of easy and convenient nutritious food products and create demand for farmers practicing regenerative agriculture. <br><br>After, numerous iterations and modifications including launching a brand called Fortix (dealing in Fortification), we finally in April 2021 zeroed down to The Healthy Binge. With the tag line of guilt free snacking it ticked both our two core beliefs (major sourcing of RM is done from farmers practicing regenerative agriculture).<br><br>KEY STRENGTHS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES <br><br>- Ability to pivot as per the evolving scenarios both professionally as well as in personal life.<br>- Well developed analytical and research skills which include deep-diving into fields like nutrition and food processing to come up with products like The Healthy Binge.<br>- Interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate as well as create trust and confidence amongst peers and associates.</div>
Anirudh Pole <div>Founder at ABC fitness firm , as seen on shark tank India</div>
Karan Korke <div>Co-founder-The Healthy Binge| Ranked Amazon's Bestsellers- Top 10<br><br>Product and Brand architect at http://healthybinge.co.in/ and http://fortix.in/</div>
Slony Gambhir <div>Founder Very Much Indian</div><div><br></div><h1>Very Much Indian - With 40 years of legacy in paithani sarees and 400+ weavers communities across India, we bring authentic Indian weaves</h1><div><br>..<br><br>Paithani are Indian Origin, heritage sarees handwoven by skilled weavers who bring out sophisticated pieces of art to life on Handlooms. Yeola, Maharashtra has been the hub of paithani making since the early 17th century. Our story also comes from this land of silk, where the business of paithani still embarks as its speciality. Slony, founder of Very Much Indian is daughter of a textile business family based in Yeola. The foundation of becoming a skilled business woman was laid The foundation for her business acumen was laid as a child when she used to sit in her father’s textile store. She managed clients, accounts and soon learned the nuances of managing the store as well.<br><br>After her MBA, she subsequently led a corporate life of 10 years and all along she knew that she wasn't meant to be there. And one fine day, in 2016 she decided to quit her job and lead her life to bring her true ambition to life. She started with taking 15 sarees at loan from her father and sold it all with many challenges. Initially her father didn't like her idea of leaving a financially stable job to set up her business, but with support from her husband she went ahead to make her dream come true. Foundation of Very Much Indian was laid then.<br><br>Very Much Indian is a brand which believes in reviving & revealing all the long gone heritage sarees back to life for new generations. Paithani being the core of this brand, they are available in pure silk & pure cotton fabric. Also known as pattu saree, they are manufactured on handloom. Made with sheer precision and sophistication, these sarees take from a week to more than a month sometimes to come to life. Yet the shine and finish of Paithani is unmatchable. Beautiful Buttis laid all over the saree with sophisticated border, the pallu of this saree also has its own charm. With a community of 400+ weavers all across India, Very Much Indian belives that it is a brand Powered by handloom & art.</div>
Ajinkya Dhariya <div>Ajinkya Dhariya, Founder and CEO at PadCare Labs (https://padcarelabs.com/) , is a Mechanical Engineer and Sanitation Entrepreneur. He graduated in 2017 and then started PadCare Labs in 2018 with a vision to shape sustainable societies by enhancing hygiene standards. He is a product strategist and loves to solve consumer-centric problems with a design thinking approach. He is Curious and courageous.<br><br>Ajinkya's Curiosity drives him to forge new paths and develop Bold, Innovative, and Progressive solutions like Sanitary Napkin Disposal and recycling. His courage empowers the challenge vested interests, pursue unconventional ideas, and fight for the health of our planet and its people to bring prosperity.<br><br>He is pursuing the dream for a sustainable society with his 3P's, Passion, Perseverance, and Persistence. His efforts were recognized by WIPO, TBC, WSSCC, Unltd India, Dassault, UK- Royal Engineering Academy, and the Government of India. He is acting as a young ambassador to inspire social actions for a healthier community<br><br><br>I can available directly at [email protected] or you can book his calendar at https://calendly.com/ajinkya_dhariya/30</div>
Monica Holey Belsare <div>I am helping start-ups to grow at Ideas to Impacts hub.<br><br>Monica has exposure to working with the startup ecosystem and helping startups to grow. She is skilled in Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, and Brand building activities. Corporate training is one of the crucial areas where she trains the workforce.</div>
Vivek Sadhale <div>More than two and half decades of hands-on experience in Corporate Legal, M&A, IPR, Employment law, Corporate Secretarial, Corporate Governance and Management Accounting, with exposure to Finance and Treasury functions with reputed Indian and Multinational organizations including founding a full service law firm.<br><br>Handled various complex corporate matters. I have been point person for a very successful IPO of Persistent Systems Ltd. in India, top tier venture capital investment and private equity funding, multiple M&A/takeovers, joint venture agreements. I have contributed significantly in establishing domestic/overseas offices and companies, designing Employee Stock Option schemes, negotiating foreign currency loans, HR documentation, dealing with IPR-related issues and negotiating international commercial and technology contracts. I have experience in dealing with matters relating to Software Licensing, Software Compliance.<br><br>Specialties: I have a flair for teaching and writing, and I have contributed various articles in leading professional journals, newspapers and souvenirs published at national and international conventions. I am also a visiting faculty at various business schools, professional institutes and law colleges.</div>
Girish Godbole <div>Girish is a seasoned entrepreneur and business executive with 30 years of experience in engineering services, engineering software, IT services, M&A advisory and strategy consulting, with a proven track record of leadership, vision, and execution skills. <br><br>Prior to joining Technosoft Engineering, Girish founded and led (2006-2013) CEO Ally, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based management consulting company that specializes in M&A advisory, and strategy advisory for growth, profitability and globalization in engineering and IT services industries. <br><br>From 1996 to 2004, Girish was the CEO of Integral Strategies, Inc. (ISI), a Pittsburgh-based software services company, which he co-founded in 1996. Under his leadership, ISI received several accolades, including the prestigious standing as “Inc 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America”, while Girish was recognized as a finalist in the “Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award”. Girish also co-founded Ventive, LLC, a software product company, and served as its President from 2000 to 2004. From 2004 to 2006, Girish served as President with UBICS, Inc, successfully executing the merger of ISI with UBICS, and leading the combined company to greater profitability and growth.<br><br>In 1994-95, Girish led a successful turn-around of ailing Salem Automation. Prior to that, he founded Adaptive Software Technologies, an engineering software services company, and served as its President from 1992 to 1994. <br><br>Girish holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bombay, an MS in Chemical Engineering and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh.<br><br>Girish is a Charter Member and a former President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of TiE, a global network of entrepreneurs and professionals that fosters entrepreneurship.<br><br>Specialties: M&A advisory for technology companies, strategy advisory for growth and globalization, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, US-India business advisory</div>
Alok Gogate <div>KUSHAAGRA Innovations Foundation | Together we can | Building a green ecosystem | Urban Planner | Research and Policy making | Consultant | Trainer<br><br>At KUSHAAGRA Innovation Foundation, we are working towards building a knowledge bank for waste management and renewable energy solutions. Our vision is to inspire people towards sustainable living. We are woking with following three objectives- <br><br>1. Developing a Knowledge Bank to provide an easy access to waste wisdom and solutions for renewable energy and waste management<br>2. Building an ecosystem to support green businesses, to percolate the available solutions for waste management and renewable energy to bring in positive impact on environment<br>3.Implementing on field projects in collaboration with local agencies to showcase positive impact and create livelihood opportunities for waste pickers and other sections of the society.</div>
Asmita Khobragade <div>Co-founder & CTO at FarmDidi | Social Entrepreneur | One and Half decade of IT Industry experience<br><br>I am a social entrepreneur who is building FarmDidi, a for-profit social startup with a twofold vision i.e. provide healthy, natural, and authentic food products while empowering 1 million rural women. After working in the IT industry for more than one and half decade, I found a purpose with FarmDidi, where I am using my technical experience to scale, sustain and manage the simple yet most complex to execute business model. <br><br>With the team of 15 passionate people towards the purpose and a zest to win, we certified 349 rural women on FSSAI food regulations, enabled 550 partner didis on food entrepreneurship and impacted 43 villages so far. All the food products listed on www.farmdidi.com are traditional, natural and healthy sourced directly from hygienic traditional rural kitchens. Our aim is to provide the nostalgic regional quality handmade food products within India and around the globe.</div>
Ashay Walambe <div>Product Management- Sapience Analytics | Co-founder @ Pustakwale- A bookstore on wheels (A Social Enterprise)<br><br>I am a Management and Engineering graduate with 14 years of experience across diverse functions including<br> Product Management, Business Consulting, Professional Services, Data and People Analytics, Ad Agency, Entrepreneurship<br><br>I've evolved as a professional from an Engineer to Entrepreneur. I like to brainstorm on how technology can solve human problems. I am interested in contributing to the areas which are fundamental needs of a human being like Time management, Ed-Tech, Books, Theatre and Music.<br><br>Current responsibilities:<br>- Scaling up Pustakwale and connecting book lovers across Pune City <br>- Building IT systems for Inventory , CRM<br>- Data analytics and Insights<br>- reading more books :)<br>- Visiting faculty at COEP-MBA</div>
Mangesh Panditrao <div>Leveraging AI to drive growth for brands across d2c and marketplaces<br><br>I lead Graas India.<br><br>Earlier Co-Founder & CEO of Shoptimize (Acquired by Graas)</div><div><br>Shoptimize provides eCommerce as a service. We are focused on helping Indian merchants grow their eCommerce business as the Indian consumer starts spending more and more time online from mobile devices. My role is to lead the organization through the initial phases of rapid growth and abundant uncertainty. We are committed to being India's no. 1 eCommerce platform for brand websites.</div>
Nitin Gupta <div>Building FlytBase: Drone Autonomy Platform<br><br>FlytBase offers an enterprise drone automation platform to power large scale deployments of intelligent autonomous UAV fleets. The hardware-agnostic IoT platform features intelligent plugins at the edge, cloud-based real-time fleet management, and APIs for seamless integration with business workflows.<br><br>FlytBase is working with a large number of enterprise customers spread across US and Europe, helping them deploy fully automated drone applications for public-safety/security, warehouses, and inspections.<br><br>FlytBase is headquartered in Silicon Valley. It has been recognised for its tech-innovation and business-leadership at various events and forums:<br><br> == Winner of NTT Data Global Innovation Contest, held at Tokyo in March 2019<br> == Winner of TiE50 at TiEcon Silicon Valley 2017<br> == Winner of "Best Startup" at TiECon Pune 2017<br> == Startup of the Year - Technology, 2016; awarded by the Startup Leadership Program<br> == Selected among top 45 product startups at InTech50, 2016<br> == Selected among top 30 Tech Companies in India by Tech30/YourStory, 2016<br> == Selected among 8 startups for Cisco Launchpad Accelerator Program, 2016<br> == Selected for TiE Nurture program, 2016<br> == Selected among 11 startups for GenNext / Microsoft Accelerator Program, 2016<br> == Winner at TiECon Pune 2015<br> == Winner at PuneConnect 2015</div>
Tushar Shetty <div>Tushar is an experienced Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Internet industry. Skilled in Market Research, Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, and Team Management. <br><br>Strong research professional who graduated from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.<br><br>His focus is running open innovation programs for Fortune 500 companies, identifying and forging strategic partnerships with cross-border seed to Series C startups, and advising C-suite executives on the impact of emerging disruptive technology on its brand and users.</div>
Mandar Agashe <div>20 years experience of starting and running a SAAS based Payment technology platform company </div>

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