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At TRINITi, we are proud to present a diverse and distinguished lineup of speakers in our bureau, categorized to suit various event needs:

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Some celebrities who have graced the events

Chetan Bhagat

Author | Columnist | Motivational Speaker

Mita Vashisht

Actress | Theatre Artist

Vanya Mishra

Entrepreneur | Miss India World 2012 | Dancer

Aditi Govitrikar

Model | Actress | Psychologist

Aman Gupta

Entrepreneur | Co-founder of boAt

Masaba Gupta

Fashion Designer | Entrepreneur | Actress

Javed Akhtar

Lyricist | Screenwriter | Poet

Imtiaz Ali

Director | Screenwriter | Producer

Sanyukta Sreshtha

Fashion Designer | Entrepreneur

Irshad Kamil

Lyricist | Poet | Writer

Shreya Rao

Model | Miss India 2018 | TEDx Speaker

Ghazal Alagh

Entrepreneur | Co-founder of Mamaearth

Nayab Midha

Poet | Spoken Word Artist

Deepti Naval

Actress | Director | Poet

Ashish Vidyarthi

Actor | Motivational Speaker

Barkha Dutt

Journalist | Author | Television Host

Sandhya Shetty

Model | Actress | Motivational Speaker

Swaroop Sampat

Actress | Educator | Miss India 1979

Ashneer Grover

Entrepreneur | Investor

Prafull Billore

Entrepreneur | Influencer | Motivational Speaker

Usha Uthup

Singer | Performer | Entertainer

Aparshakti Khurana

Actor | Radio Jockey | Television Host

Prosit Roy

Director | Producer | Screenwriter

Saurabh Dwivedi

Journalist | Editor | Media Personality

Jerry Pinto

Author | Poet | Editor

Ankur Warikoo

Entrepreneur | Author | Motivational Speaker

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Ketan Bhagat

Ketan Bhagat

A writer, TEDx speaker, yoga teacher, and corporate executive, Ketan Bhagat has written three fiction novels, dialogues & screenplay for a Netflix original movie; Upstarts. He is a popular motivational speaker who regularly addresses industry bodies, corporations, schools, and universities. A sincere learner of the Holy Bhagavad Gita, Ketan’s talks are an engaging mix of humor, real-life examples, the wisdom of our scriptures, and a realization of how we are limiting our potential. Ketan Bhagat is a man with a heart of gold and a brain perfectly sharp. He is always curious to learn new things and well, all his interviews are proof that this man knows what the mainstream very well wants. A self-made man, Ketan Bhagat is indeed an inspiration to many.

Lady Kishwar Desai

Lady Kishwar Desai

Lady Kishwar Desai is an award winning author, playwright, historian whose sixth book: “The Longest Kiss: The Life and Times of Devika Rani,” recently won the Swarna Kamal for the best book on Indian Cinema at the National Film Awards, and is being made into a feature film. Her debut novel ‘Witness the Night” won the Costa Award for the Best first novel in the UK and Ireland and along with the trilogy is now being made into a web series. the She is the Chair of The Arts And Cultural Heritage Trust that set up the world’s first Partition Museum, at Town Hall, Amritsar, which has won seven awards. She has now set up the Partition Museum, the second in the world, at the Dara Shukoh Library in old Delhi. These are people’s museums, created entirely through donations. She also helped to set up the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside Westminster in the UK.Her book “ Jallianwala Bagh, 1919: The Real Story”, which won critical acclaim, led to exhibitions in India, UK and New Zealand at the centenary of the massacre. Her play “Devika Rani, Goddess of the Silver Screen” has received standing ovations everywhere.

Kishwar has a deep interest in the visual medium and worked in television as an anchor/producer for over twenty years, with TV Today, NDTV, Doordarshan and others. She ran her own production house. She set up and was CEO of Tara Punjabi, and her last full time job was as Vice President, Zee Telefilms, running a channel.

She is at present working on a historical biography.

Amongst other awards, she has received the Distinguished Alumni Award, from her Alma Mater, LSR, in 2019, for work in Arts,Literature and modern Indian History.

Richa Lakhera

Richa Lakhera

Richa Lakhera is a TV journalist, Screenwriter and Author of nine novels. Her new novel CONTAMINATION is set against the backdrop of brutal land conflicts between the all- powerful State and indigenous tribes; a Military-Horror fronted by a female combat, the first of this sub-genre from India. Contamination (published by Om Books International) is already a bestseller and has been optioned for screen adaptation. Richa has penned bestselling novels including HUNGRY GODS, which is a crime thriller set amidst the exploitative collusion between big corporates and brand ambassadors. Some of her other books include ITEM GIRL and GARBAGE BEAT published by Rupa Books and Harper Collins India. Richa’s next novel is A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, a political-thriller based on the gangs and tribes of Northern India. Richa’s diverse experience in storytelling and communications has taken shape in various platforms. Her novels encompass myriad cultural sub-sets in multiple genres including crime thrillers, revenge dramas, supernatural adventure to young adult coming of age stories. Four of her English novels have been adapted in Hindi and several titles have been picked up for film adaptation and OTT. Several of her books are available on AUDIBLE. Richa is an award-winning TV journalist, has worked as Deputy Editor.

Senior Special Correspondent (Entertainment) at NDTV 24x7 and NDTV India for over a decade. She is the recipient of the Excellence in Entertainment Journalism award from the Indian Council for UN Relations (ICUNR) in 2016 and the recipient of 1000 Women of Excellence in Asia, Womennovator Awards 2021.

Neelesh Kulkarni

Neelesh Kulkarni

Author of books such as 'In the footsteps of Rama' and 'Where the Gods Dwell', Mr. Neelesh Kulkarni is a man who dons multiple hats. A management graduate from Delhi University, Mr Kulkarni quit the corporate world in 1985 to follow his true calling and is now a man of multiple talents. He is a theatre and voiceover artist with over fifty years of experience, an avid reader and traveller, a poet, a cricket commentator, and a public-speaking coach too.

Akshat Gupta

Akshat Gupta

Apart from being the bestselling bilingual author of 'The Hidden Hindu' trilogy, Akshat Gupta is also a lyricist, screenwriter and poet. He has multiple films to his credit, including two web series.

Sahar Gharachorlou

Sahar Gharachorlou

Coach Sahar helps individuals to make better decisions & lead their life with purposeful clarity. For those who want to master their un-tamed mind and develop the art of emotional, social, and spiritual intelligence, Sahar is the ‘Go-to Clarity Coach’ Through her coaching interventions, training sessions, and residential retreats, she handholds one towards self-awareness, health, fulfilling relationships, career growth, and spiritual wellbeing. Working closely with Business Leaders, CEOs, Coaches, Trainers, Healers, and Therapists, Sahar believes she is blessed to empower the change-makers to enable wellbeing, growth, and healing in others.

Dr. Gurpartap Khairah

Dr. Gurpartap Khairah

Dr. Gurpartap Khairah is an Associate Professor in English at Hindu College, Amritsar. Apart from being an educator Gurpartap is also a poet and a writer.

As a poet he has been invited to participate in the prestigious Bengaluru Poetry Festival and the Annual Mushaira held at Art Gallery, Amritsar where he recited his poems in the presence of Ms Shabana Azmi. His poems have been appreciated by the noted writer and poet Gulzar. His collection of short stories ‘Obsesession: Eternal Stories of Life and Death ’was showcased at the Chandigarh Literary Festival and the Lucknow Literary Festival where he was also invited to participate in book discussions.

His new novel ‘How Dinkar Lost his Job and Found a Life ’- published by Speaking Tiger - has been endorsed and appreciated by Gulzar and Kanika Dhillon. Several of his short stories have been published to great acclaim in many magazines and online platforms.

As an executive member of Majha House, Amritsar, he has organized and participated in many sessions and festivals and has also held talks and discussions with writers like the Booker Prize Winner Gitanjali Shri, Arjun Gaind, and artists like Sunil Mehra, world renowned Dastango, Praveen Dabbas, actor, Dolly Ahluwalia, actor and costume designer among others.

Zac O’ Yeah

Zac O’ Yeah

He is a Bengaluru-based author and traveller, who has published eighteen books, including several fiction and nonfiction bestsellers that have been short-listed for multiple awards. His critically acclaimed and bestselling foodie memoir Digesting India, is filled with the internationally celebrated author’s trademark humour. Digesting India informs and entertains as well as introduces readers to regional food cultures in the subcontinent. This book combines the three activities that Zac O’Yeah loves most—eating, drinking and travelling—in a delightful romp based on thirty years of trying to understand India through its food culture. Zac O’Yeah’s writings have been translated into over 20 languages, three of his stories are being made into films, and he also works as a pop musician in Sweden—his new single STOP! recorded by The Ändå was released in January 2024.

Chander Suta Dogra

Chander Suta Dogra

Chander Suta Dogra is a journalist and author.Her first book Manoj and Babli – A Hate Story, published in 2013, by Penguin India, explored the tough road to justice for victims of honour killings.

Her second book on India's missing soldiers of the 1971 and 1965 wars is a researched account that seeks to answer the question, what happened to these men. 'Missing in Action - The Prisoners who never came back' was published by Harper Collins in 2020. She has worked for over 25 years in various publications,such as Outlook newsmagazine, the Indian Express, The Hindu and the Hindustan Times, among others. She writes on politics and governance, defence, gender and human rights. Her last job was as an Associate Editor in The Indian Express. Nowadays, she writes for popular online news portals like the The Wire and Firstpost.

As the daughter, wife and mother of defence officers, she has lived most of her life in cantonment towns where the loss of soldiers in combat and the pain of their families and colleagues is an ever-present reality.

Sohrab Khandelwal

Sohrab Khandelwal

Sohrab Khandelwal known for his roles in webseries like Akoori (Zee5), Untouchable (JioTV) and movies such as Sardar ka Grandson, Upstarts , Jagga Jasoos (all on NETFLIX) is an actor, writer and a filmmaker. His debut film Que Sera Sera as an Auteur won several awards in film festivals across the world including the Best Feature at Bafta Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film festival in Wales. Its based on his debut novel Que Sera Sera.

His creative journey started at young age of ten when he started performing on stage. A former Software engineer, he formed his own theater group Dramebaaz in Chandigarh producing several plays for social causes.

Sohrab has been involved in conducting workshops on creativity in life and work for corporates and colleges.

Incidentally he is also the great grandson of former President of India, Late Giani Zail Singh.

Ballie Singha

Ballie Singha

Mrs Baljeet Singha is an accomplished sports person, academician and a poet. She has played seven nationals representing Punjab in basketball. Being an Army officer’s daughter or a Cantonment kid, She was anchored at the Sports School, Jalandhar to pursue her passion of basketball and athletics. Later She graduated from Kenya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar and was adjudged the best athlete of her university in her final year of BA. She married an army officer and was blessed with two sons, Rannvijay and Harman. Both her sons are actors and anchors in Bollywood. Rannvijay is a youth icon and Harman is a writer and producer of web entertainment.

Young Ballie Singha was multi- talented and besides other hobbies, learnt dress designing which She pursued later, opened her boutique and exported garments. As an army wife, she has been a driving force in welfare activities and has taught in various army schools and was finally the Principal of the primary school in Hissar. After her sons were settled, She took to poetry and has written two books in Hindi poetry, Aagaz and Ehsaas and is currently writing her third book.

Mrs Ballie Singha is widely travelled and has seen more than 30 countries along with her husband who has been seconded to the United Nations peacekeeping for two tenures. She has worked closely with the diplomatic community in Israel where her husband, Lt Gen was posted as Head of the Mission and Force Commander on Golan heights. On the Hindi day celebrations in Tel Aviv University, She was the Chief Guest an narrated her own poems. She sponsored the education of two economically deprived children of J & K in Rajauri- Poonch where her husband was posted twice. As the wife of the Colonel of the Regiment of Rajputana Rifles, She has been actively involved in welfare of families and Veer Naris. Through some commercial sports events, She has raised huge funds for AWWA when her husband was posted as a Director General in Delhi.

After retirement the Singhas have settled in Chandigarh and Mrs Ballie Singha has started playing good golf. She is also a member of Sahatiya Academy and Pens and Writes club. As a pay back to the society, Mrs Ballie Singha is hugely involved in a number philanthropic activities including education for the under privileged children.

Dr. Aman Singh Maharaj

Dr. Aman Singh Maharaj

Born in 1973, Dr. Aman Singh Maharaj lives in Durban, South Africa. Once a resident of KwaDukuza, he hails from the pioneering Pandit Dwarika Maharaj family, former owners of Magnets Garage. Considering himself to be a traveller with an avid interest in anthropology, he never ceases to be enthralled by the sheer kaleidoscope of cultures, diversity, and architectural marvels that the world has to offer. After graduating with an honours level degree in civil engineering, he continued with an MBA and then a PhD in the field of development studies, whilst working in a multitude of diverse professions, including as an engineer and an economist, before finally choosing to become an entrepreneur. Quite enamoured by the concept of ‘magical realism’, he later decided to enter the literary realm. He also writes articles on various subjects for national newspapers, focusing mainly on the Indian Diaspora, but he has now also forayed into more culturally generic topics..

Col. D S Cheema

Col. D S Cheema

Col D S Cheema is a post-graduate in Management and Engineering and has been associated with management education for the past 38 years as regular/ part time/guest faculty for MBA programs in Armed Forces, universities including Punjab University and other institutions. He was the Principal of prestigious Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Dayanand College of Communication and Management, Chandigarh and Director Professional Studies, DAV College, Chandigarh. He was Peer Member of NAAC (UGC) for inspection of colleges. He has also worked as Technical Expert for selection of faculty for engineering and management subject with Haryana government and authored study material for Punjab Technical University as its subject expert.

Col. Cheema is a prolific writer and has authored 20 books on subjects of Management, Engineering, self-help, defence etc. His latest books I CAN…I SHALL….WIN and PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD are targeted at skilling the youth which he feels is the best hope for India. He has contributed more than 580 articles in national English dailies and Tehelka magazine. He has done pioneering work in the areas of Knowledge Management and Personal Development of the youth of the region. He is a well-known motivational speaker and life-skills trainer as well. Recognising his intellectual contribution, he was awarded Punjab Rattan in 2008.

He is a Professor of Practice at Shoolini University, Solan, a Resource Person with National Centre of Good Governance (NCGG) LBSNAA, Mussioorie, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab, Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh, and many other institutions. He is also a member of Bhavan Vidyalya, Panchkula Kendra and on panel of UPSC Mock interviews board of many preparatory academies.

Col Cheema is a much sought- after management consultant and is invited as trainer, motivator and educator by Government, Public and Private Sector organizations.

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Aanchal Anita Dhara

Aanchal Anita Dhara

Aanchal Anita Dhara is a spoken-word artist based in Mumbai. A two-time TEDx speaker, she writes and performs in Hindi and Urdu. She had never thought of using poetry to express herself until one evening when the angst within needed a release. Writing about it brought her calm and hope. Life has not been the same since. Aanchal describes herself as a multipotentialite who loves to pick up a skill. When not pursuing photography or walking across cities, she weaves art with threads. Just like she does it with her words.

Amrabha Banerjee

Amrabha Banerjee

Amrabha Banerjee is a Singer, songwriter, and composer from Mumbai with hits released from major labels like Tips Music, T-Series, Zee Music, Times Music, and Sufiscore. Amarabha Banerjee performs live with his band Amarabha Collective, Ehsaas and Sufiyana. Amarabha is a founding member of Ehsaas and Sufiyaana, two Mumbai-based bands.

Amitabha Banerjee also runs a YouTube channel that is dedicated to making original and cover music videos that include ghazals, and Bollywood songs. The theme of this channel is Independent Music, be it originals or funky covers, rearranged to suit the listening experience of an Indie Music Fan. This channel also publishes live video reels of Amarabha Banerjee & his band. He has a sizable following on YouTube.

Amarabha has composed and written hits like "Khidki", "Tera Mera", and "Choti Si Baat" for Papon, Gayatri Asokan, Purbayan Chatterjee, and other artists.

Jasleen Aulakh

Jasleen Aulakh

Born with music in her very being, Jasleen is a multifaceted singer who believes that music is a language that knows no barriers. From slow rock, contemporary Sufi, country, and folk music in several languages like Hindi, Punjabi, English, and French, she sings it all while she gently strums the guitar.

Her childhood passion for music developed into a whole the very first time through her experience with musicians from the world over in Pondicherry. Her ambition is to fuse different styles of music into one.

Having mainly been a 'One Woman Band' to begin with, Jasleen also performs with a band of talented musicians. Working under the title of Polly Saghera and Jasleen’s music project ‘Just Ittefaaq’, Jasleen and her band perform at various venues all over India and overseas.

Those who have heard Jasleen Aulakh singing in her unique mellifluous voice, remember her soulful melodies and voice for all times to come. Her voice has a unique texture and leaves an indelible mark on the listener's mind.

Mehak Mirza Prabhu

Mehak Mirza Prabhu

Mehak Mirza Prabhu has mentored over 5000 people over the last 5 years via her transformational storytelling performances and coaching. Her videos on YouTube have over 1 million views each. Mehak Mirza Prabhu‘s personal life had many challenges, from losing her all family members at age of 19, to being a single mother to her beloved daughter and even surviving severe depression. It was at the age of 35 when she discovered Storytelling - which saved her identity and gave her voice an expression. She has always stood for the voice of women. And is a choice for big brands and fests related to Mental Health, Wellness, Public Speaking for working women and more.

Now she helps creative individuals detangle their complexity through the power of storytelling and art.

Harish Budhwani

Harish Budhwani

He is an Indie pop singer-songwriter based out of Pune/Ajmer. He believes his music reiterates the simple joys in life, which is lost in this fast paced world.

Harish creates songs based on the theme of love, life and nature. His compositions resonate easily with listeners, evoking feelings of joy, nostalgia and romance, and Harish takes them on a musical journey suffused with personal anecdotes and storytelling. Some of his achievements and awards are as follows:

Hungama Music IIMA Awards 2022 - Best Lyrical Video for my song "Dosti"
SMA Awards 2021 - Best Pop Artist of the Year for my song "Saari Umar"
5M views amassed by my song Saari Umar, across all social media platforms including Spotify, Youtube, Instagram etc.
Saari Umar is also the main theme song of an audio web series called "Meri Avantika" featuring some big daily soap stars.
Performed in music and food festivals like Zomaland Pune 2022, Majhuli Music Festival, Assam 2022 and Musicathon, Bir in 2021
Opened for Lucky Ali in Lucknow 2022. 7. Done two national tours in 2022 and 2019.

Yash Chhabra

Yash Chhabra

Yash Chhabra, an engineering graduate from Alwar, Rajasthan, followed his heart and transformed his passion for music into a fulfilling profession. Currently based in Gurgaon, Yash has established himself as a full-time musician, showcasing his incredible talent as a singer, music producer, and performer. With a wide range of musical abilities, he offers comprehensive services including teaching, composing, arranging, live performances, and audio engineering.

Yash has made a mark in the music industry with the release of his two original songs, Sahara and Kaala Tikka, showcasing his unique style and versatility. Alongside his band, The 7th Chakra, he captivates audiences at corporate events and private shows, delivering enthralling performances that leave a lasting impression.

Yash's dedication and passion for music shine through in every endeavor, whether it's creating soul-stirring compositions, honing the skills of aspiring musicians, or delivering captivating live performances. With his talent and commitment, Yash Chhabra continues to make his mark in the music industry, bringing joy and inspiration to all who experience his musical journey.

Saumya Kulshreshtha

Saumya Kulshreshtha

Saumya is a writer, poet, educator, public speaker, and communications specialist. In workshops, courses, and performances organized over the past many years, she has evangelized poetry as an art form everyone can understand and relate to. She engages with Sanskrit, Urdu, Hindi, and English poetry and crafts narratives around classic poems that are easy to comprehend. Owing to her outstanding achievements and exemplary speaking skills, she is a well-recognised stage personality, and an active public speaker, and has curated and hosted several cultural, literature, and corporate events. She has been a Teds speaker thrice and has hosted one TEDx event so far.

She is a passionate artist and a stunning entertainer. She also helps agencies craft communication and brand strategies, works as a voice-over artist, reads like a maniac, and runs a boutique mudhouse resort in Himachal Pradesh.

Rochelle Potkar

Rochelle Potkar

Widely anthologized, Rochelle Potkar is a prize-winning poet, author, and screenwriter. Her books include Four Degrees of Separation (poetry), Paper Asylum (haibun) shortlisted for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020, and Bombay Hangovers (short fiction). Alumna of Iowa’s International Writing Program and a Charles Wallace Writer’s fellow, University of Stirling.

Her first screenplay was an NFDC Screenwriters Lab selection and won a quarterfinalist at the Atlanta Film Festival. Two of her projects were in the Top 30 Book to Box Office vertical of the NFDC Film Bazaar 2023, Goa. Her short film scripts Catharsis won Highly Recommended at the 2023 International Literary Prize by Hammond House, UK and Salad was on the Selected List of Mumbai Indie Film Society competition 2024. Her poetry manuscript Coins in Rivers (Hachette India) is due in April 2024.

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Kanika Aggarwal

Kanika Aggarwal

Born in a family of teachers, Sumeet carries a legacy of quality education. If you see a ball of fire and passion rolling all around in her sneakers proudly wearing her MindPeers shirt with empathy on her sleeves, you know it's Kanika. Kanika was born and brought up in Delhi but has lived in Singapore for the last 14 years.

She undergraduate from Nanyang Technological University, started her career with Google and Microsoft, and then started her entrepreneurial life. She started Passion Peers -a digital transformation agency in Singapore in 2016 and worked with clients like Unilever, Marks, and Spencer, etc which later got acquired.

In 2017, she went through severe anxiety which made her acknowledge the power of mind and mental health. In 2020, she started MindPeers and you can read everything about it on mind peers. co. MindPeers is now a 50+ strong team helping users to become mentally strong by measuring their mind performance. She is also a certified Life Coach and conducts sessions through MindPeers itself.

Sameer Sharma

Sameer Sharma

Sameer is a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor, and business leader, boasting over 15 years of expertise in the realms of technology, marketing automation, and hyperlocal ventures. With a strong educational foundation in Computer Science and Engineering, Sameer's career highlights include serving as the VP of Marketing at Littleapp, a subsidiary of PayTM, following the successful acquisition of his initial startup, Trideal, in 2015. His profound understanding of marketing automation and product development has enabled startups to outpace competitors in key Indian markets.

Previously, Sameer has contributed his skills and knowledge to esteemed organizations such as HCL and E-TRADE Financial. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in providing technology consultancy and implementation for notable Indian startups like 'Indian Health Organisation.' In 2018, Sameer launched uEngage, a platform empowering small businesses to establish mobile apps for online ordering and digital payments. Moreover, he introduced Shoutlo, a hyperlocal platform that offers exclusive deals and curated recommendations across multiple cities in India.

With a proven track record and a knack for identifying opportunities, Sameer continues to drive innovation and support the growth of businesses in the technology and hyperlocal sectors.

Surashree Rahane

Surashree Rahane

Surashree Rahane, the founder and CEO of Yearbook Canvas, is a renowned entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and TEDx presenter. With her talks featured on Josh Talks and the official TED website, she has captivated audiences with her powerful messages and garnered over 1.5 Lac views. Surashree gained international recognition as the season finale bride on NDTV Goodtimes' Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, showcasing her unique style and personality.

Her accomplishments have been widely covered in esteemed media platforms such as Indian Express, Yourstory, Sakal, Dailyhunt, and Business World. With over twelve years of experience in education, FMCG, FMCD, and startups, Surashree has made significant contributions during her tenure at PepsiCo India and Thailand, as well as HP Inc. She successfully executed the Crash the Pepsi IPL social media campaign, making it a household name in 2015.

Leading education initiatives for HP-India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, she collaborated with renowned companies like Google, Microsoft, Intel, and AMD to introduce cutting-edge solutions for emerging technologies. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at a young age, Surashree became the youngest vendor for NDTV Indian Roots, India's first global e-commerce fashion website. She later ventured into angel investing and played a key role as a founding member of multiple startups in India and the USA.

Surashree Rahane's accomplishments as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and TEDx presenter, coupled with her extensive industry experience, have cemented her as a notable figure in the business world. Her ability to inspire and her diverse range of expertise make her a true trailblazer in her field.

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar is the Cofounder at Adverb Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Addverb provides Factory, Warehouse, and Process automation solutions starting from Design Consulting, Implementation, Integration (with existing technology landscape), Post implementation support, data analytics, Industrial Internet of things and Augmented reality solutions. Adverb is a global robotics company based out of India. Our products incorporate the latest technologies and vastly improve the efficiency and accuracy of intralogistics operations.

He also worked as a cofounder in MedZap. He worked at Shubhram Hospital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. As a COO. He was also employed as a consultant in Infoyses, where he played the role of business process analysis. He was also a senior associate consultant in Infoysis. He also worked at Asian Paints as a manager of IT systems. He was a software engineer at Infosys where he worked on the Policy administration system of one of the US's top insurance providers which used to provide quotes, endorsements, and new policies. They have sold the company to Reliance for 132 million dollars.

He completed his B.E. in mechanical from Punjab Engineering College and PGDITM, IT Management, and Supply Chain Management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering.

Amit Hans

Amit Hans

A successful entrepreneur at the age of 28, Amit Hans is an incredible communicator, a logical brain house, a career coach to many C-suite business executives and top management professionals but most importantly, a trainer by heart. Amit has been in the training industry for over 19 years during which he has trained more 250000 individuals in the fields of Leadership Development, Building Organisational Culture, Personal Effectiveness, Professionalism, Business Communication Skills, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Quotient, Hi-Impact Selling, Strategy, Logical Thinking and Personality Identification. Apart from being a TEDx speaker, his work till today has managed to create a far stretched impact on employees from various top corporations.

Amit has founded two successfully-running enterprises – EduCorp Consultancy Services and EduCorp Trainings. His ideology of ‘Entre-Training in an Enter-Training way’ has been rated the highest by many top corporates and academic institutions.

Charan Lakkaraju

Shri Charan Lakkaraju is an entrepreneur and speaker who earned his B.Tech degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and achieved recognition on Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2018.

He is the Founder and CEO of Student Tribe (formerly stuMagz) - a Student Discovery Platform which helps students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges discover opportunities and themselves through networking with fellow students.

He is passionate about training in different areas of entrepreneurship, aptitude and recruitment skills. He has trained more than 150,000+ students till date on soft skills, interview skills and recruitment tests. He assists students in making informed career decisions and securing the right opportunities, while also aiding brands in conducting student outreach and identifying emerging talents through the Student Tribe (formerly stuMagz) platform.

Ritika Singh

Ritika Singh

Ritika is a Content Writer, Blogger, Editor, Ghost Writer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Brand Strategist and Entrepreneurship Evangelist. Her work centres towards creating business oriented, impactful and relevant content expanding across issues and topics concerning people from all different domains. In her previous assignments, largely in the area of writing, Public Relation and outreach, internal and external communications as well as advertising, program creation and management.

She is an advertising and PR professional with a degree from Wellingkar University, Mumbai. Ritika is actively involved in TiE organization and has served in various positions at the same. Ritika is the founder of Kontent factory and is currently working towards having her work reach out to the audience that's keen on exploring the depth of content. Ritika is a ferocious speaker as well and has addressed gatherings alot of times. Ritika is the perfect example of how dedication and passion can have one receive the heights of success.

Sheila Marcelo

Sheila Liro Marcelo is a Filipino-American entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of Proof of Learn, a Web3education platform. Prior to Proof of Learn, she founded Care.com, an online marketplace for childcare, senior care, special needs care, tutoring, pet care, and housekeeping, where she served as CEO and chairwomen. She graduated magna cum laude from Mt. Holyoke College with a degree in economics and received MBA and JD degrees, with honors and the Dean's Award from Harvard University. It was during her undergraduate years at Mr. Holyoke that Marcelo had her first child Ryan; her second son, Adam was born right after graduating from Harvard Business School. While attending Harvard she also spent 30 hours a week on community activities, worked on several campus businesses and provided consulting services for the design of Harvard's Spangler Centre.

Prior to founding Care.com, she served as a consultant at Monitor Company, Pyramid Research and Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, a teaching fellow at Harvard Business School, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Upromise, an online service helping families save money for college, Vice President and General Manger of TheLadders.com, an online service helping people find jobs and entrepreneur in resident in the Boston offive of Matrix Partners. Marcelo announced her involvement with Proof of Learn (POL) in January 2022. The Web3 "learn - to-earn" platform facilities skill advancrement in the metaverse by rewarding users with cryptocurrencuy and collectible NFT credentials. POL raised $15 million in a funding round led by New Enterprise Associates.

Amit Pandey

Amit Pandey

Amit Pandey is the CEO and a member of Board of Directors at PinCap. He is the Founder and Chief Mentor of Super77, an initiative that helps working professionals and students learn 21 Leadership Skills and transform their personality with the help of 9 top level global thought leaders.

Amit is a chemical engineer from HBTU, Kanpur & has been associated with various Automotive, Telecom & Finance Industries. He is a very popular motivational speaker, a leadership executive coach & mentor, Life Coach, Counselor & a visionary. He is also on corporate advisory board member in 4 universities & 3 colleges. Amit has delivered 3 TEDx talks and is constantly invited by leading colleges to address their students. In past 6 years, his dedication and passion towards his work has earned him 116 awards and a title of- Human Charger. His personality indeed makes him stand out in the crowd.

Chinu Kala

Chinu Kala

Chinu Kala is an entrepreneur, socialite, model, and one of the prominent women in the fashion jewelry business in India today. Her startup Rubans Accessories, founded in 2014, is the fastest-growing fashion jewelry brand in India. A former sales and telemarketing executive and owner of Fonte Fashions India Pvt Ltd., she is passionate about making her fashion jewelry brand affordable and accessible to everyone.

At an early stage she recognized her passion for being an entrepreneur and began her entrepreneurial journey with Fonte Corporate Solutions – a company that specialized in corporate merchandising Chinu has been featured in BW magazine's “40 Under 40” list for women entrepreneurs, Recognized as “Women Entrepreneurs in the Spotlight’ by Makers India and Recognized as a ‘Woman Entrepreneur to Watch for’ by Yourstory.

She’s a frequent speaker at forums and conferences. Chinu has appeared as a panellist on BBC World Work Life India show and “We the Women” Asia by Barkha Dutt. Chinu’s story has been published in the book “All You Need Is Josh” covering her journey as a female fashion jewelry entrepreneur and insight into a successful startup.

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Vivek Atray

Vivek Atray

Vivek is one of the India’s most renowned Motivational Speakers, a Best Selling Author, a Columnist, a Visiting Professor and Mentor. He retired voluntarily from the IAS in 2017. He speaks all over India and abroad on topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, People Skills and Behavioural Issues. He has over 30 Lakh (3 million) views on YouTube.

Vivek has 9 TEDx Talks and 3 Josh Talks as well as dozens of other Talks which are available on YouTube. He addresses corporate organisations, government officers, academia and students on the Nuances of Leadership, Good Governance, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, People Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Meditation, Mindfulness, Handling Pressure, Overthinking, Calmness, Entrepreneurship, Education & Sports. Vivek's dedication and discipline is what differentiates him from the crowd. He has been a role model to many and he still continues to inspire youth all over India towards achieving their best.

Vikas Bansal

Vikas Bansal

Vikas Bansal is an engineering graduate from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from IIM Indore. He has worked across multiple domains including Sales and Distribution, Product Management, Analytics, Financial and Strategic Planning, Customer Lifecycle Management and Customer Experience.

He was doing well in corporate roles but wanted to contribute more. Vikas is driven his passion to add value to the lives of millions of people across the Globe. To add value means to bring out the very best in each individual. In his new Avatar as a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Productivity, Intrapreneurship/Entrepreneurship, and Communication Skills. He has addressed people not just within India but overseas as well.

He has authored a book “Be Your Boss” which was published in June’20. It was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in India and US. He is a guest faculty at MDI Gurgaon and IMT Ghaziabad. He also has a YouTube channel where he keeps sharing his thoughts. .

Maj Gen Neeraj Bali

Maj Gen Neeraj Bali

Maj Gen Neeraj Bali, Sena Medal, is an Indian Army veteran and a corporate professional. He is also an organizational culture transformation consultant who has assisted several companies in improving several aspects of their culture. He is also a certified Life and Leadership Coach and professional speaker. His book The Winning Culture: Lessons from the Indian Army to Transform Your Business is being released in November by Pan MacMillan India. He regularly contributes to the Financial Express on geo-strategic issues. Commissioned in December 1978, Gen Bali served over 37 years as an infantry officer and superannuated in April 2016.

He commanded a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in J&K at the height of terrorism and was awarded the Sena Medal. Later, he served in the Headquarters in Srinagar in a role for coordination of anti-militancy operations and evolving counter-insurgency strategy.

As a Brigadier, he led the first strategic-level Indo-US exercise held in Hawaii, USA, where the US Army invited him to mentor US and Indian brigades. He served in Southern Africa as the Security Advisor to the Government of Lesotho and Leader of the Indian Army Training Team in that country. He has also taught in the Infantry School at Mhow, the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington and Army War College at Mhow. After his retirement, he has been CEO of a leading Engineering PMC Company with over 100 major infrastructure projects in India and abroad. During his tenure, the company doubled its revenue in two years.

He was also CEO of a rural education Society, which ran 92 schools and colleges in Maharashtra with 42,000 students. Currently, he is a management advisor to a leading cable manufacturing company. He is a teaching faculty of the Institute for Competitive Intelligence, Germany, for its international workshops. He is an Executive Fellow at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, and an advisor to the digital education platform Notebook. He has delivered talks on strategy, geo-politics, organizational culture, leadership and competitive intelligence on several prestigious forums.

These include Microsoft India, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, XLRI Jamshedpur, Strategic Competitive Intelligence Professionals summits in Atlanta, US and Cascais Portugal, Institute of Competitive Intelligence conference in Germany, CXO conference of Tata Sons, senior leadership of HDFC, Infosys, CII, Wipro, Kirloskar Brothers, Banaras Hindu University, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, to name a few. He is an M.Sc and M Phil in Defence Studies and an alumnus of the prestigious Asia Pacific Centre of Security Studies, Honolulu, USA. He is also a qualified Independent Director and an ISO Lead Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety.

Ritu Singhal

The Managing Director of Raglan Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. as well as Winner Nippon Leatherette Pvt. Ltd., Ritu Singal is an Independent Certified Life Coach, Teacher, Trainer & Motivational Speaker with The John Maxwell Team as well as a certified Life Coach from Coach to Fortune by Arfeen Khan.

Mrs. Ritu Singhal has a Master's degree in Law and was named "Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2011" by ET Now Pan India for the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards. She has also been a senior member of a renowned international body, the Rotary Organisation.

Life Coach Ritu Singal has work experience across industries (Real Estate, Manufacturing, Finance, Education, HR, Women empowerment and child abuse) and expertise in various areas of mental health, whereby countless women claim to have fought their suicidal tendencies and now are leading empowered lives. Mrs. Ritu Singhal has shown and strives to keep showing exemplary outcomes in all her fields of work.

Akash Gautam

Akash Gautam

Akash Gautam is a highly acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer in India and Asia. His IKIGAI, or purpose, is to make corporate audiences happy, energetic, and more productive, positioning him as a 'Trainer' rather than a typical dopamine peddler. With his motto "Motivation MINUS Boring Gyaan = What I do," Akash captivates his audience through witty references, humorous anecdotes, and insightful lessons drawn from his own experiences.

Akash Gautam has delivered impactful talks at numerous TEDx events across the country, earning praise such as "A life-changing session! Something you will have never witnessed before." His ability to inspire and engage audiences is undisputed. Over 30 of the NIFTY-50 companies trust him year after year to instill inspiration into the backbone of their businesses—their people. Akash's words are not just mere expressions; they embody wisdom and experience, resonating in every word he shares.

His influence extends beyond the corporate sector. Leading companies like Google, McKinsey & Co., Accenture, BCG (Boston Consulting Group), Tata Group Cos., Aditya Birla Group Cos., Abbott, Glaxo, Pidilite, Mercedes Benz, and prestigious institutions including top IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SRCC, among others, regularly rely on him to make a lasting difference in the lives of their people.

Akash Gautam's impact reaches far and wide, as he has also trained Miss India Beauty Pageant contestants and provided life skills to inmates at Tihar Jail. His ideas go beyond simply telling people "what to do" in life; he focuses on the "how to do" aspect, presenting it in the most interesting and accessible ways. In summary, Akash Gautam's knowledge and captivating presentation style have left an indelible mark on individuals across various sectors.

Major Priya

Major Priya

Priya Jhingan is an Indian Army officer and Lady Cadet No 1 and Silver Medalist from the first batch of 25 lady officers who were commissioned in the Indian Army in 1993.She started her military training from 21 September 1992 along with 24 other lady cadets. She graduated as the Silver Medallist of the First Women's Course on 06 March 1993. Her request to join an infantry battalion was rejected by the army as there were no such provisions for the same . Also being a law graduate, she joined Corps of Judge Advocate General. After ten years of distinguished service at Judge Advocate General Department where she conducted numerous Court Martial, Major Priya was released in 2003 as per the contract of service Major.

Major Priya Jhingan was felicitated by the President of India for being the pioneer of women in the Indian Army amongst 112 other prominent women in various fields in India and has been making India proud ever since.

Dr. Shilpa Suri

Dr. Shilpa Suri

A highly dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-organized professional, Ms. Seemu possesses exceptional skills in teaching, training, and mentoring. She excels in simplifying complex information, making it engaging and understandable. With extensive experience as an Image Consultant and Soft Skills Trainer, Ms. Seemu specializes in instructing English language, soft skills, behavioral studies, and interpersonal skills. Her teaching experience extends to coaching middle and high school students in crucial life skills. Ms. Seemu has taken a leadership role in Faculty Development Programs (FDP) across multiple schools and has facilitated Personality Development Programs (PDP), soft skills, and English language training in numerous colleges, universities, and corporate settings. She has also conducted Induction training programs for new employees with multinational companies. Her commitment to communication for social change is evident in her volunteer work with Act Chandigarh Society. Notably, her collaboration with the Chandigarh administration for the Chandigarh Urban Festival ‘CUF 20’ showcased her dedication to using communication for community development. In close collaboration with AWWA (Army Wives Welfare Association), Ms. Seemu has made significant contributions to Regimental and Station level workshops and projects, leveraging communication as a powerful tool for social advancement. Her association with the Indian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (ISAM) is noteworthy, where she serves as part of the Organizing Committee for the International Medical Conference ‘COSCON’. Having served as the organizing secretary for ‘COSCON 2023’ and continuing in the same role for ‘COSCON 2024’ , Ms. Seemu demonstrates her proficiency in managing and coordinating large-scale 4events. Known for her adaptability, versatile training style, and exceptional organizing skills, Ms. Seemu has accumulated extensive experience in diverse sectors, catering to both students and professionals. Her ability to connect with individuals across different domains underscores her effectiveness as a trainer.

Anuradha Chawla

Anuradha Chawla

Founder and CEO of BBetter HR Solutions, Anuradha Chawla specialises in business consulting, corporate training and personal coaching. She is a corporate trainer with 20 years of experience in Strategic Leadership Development, Human Resources and Operations.

She is a certified life coach and POSH trainer and has mentored with Start-up Punjab and Start-up Accelerator Chamber of Commerce- SACC, India. She is also Punjab State President of Life Skills Council, Women's India Chamber of Commerce and Industry- WICCI and a mentor with AGLA Academy, Nigeria.

She is a published author and has co-authored a book. She is an international speaker and empanelled with NITTTR, Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India. She has delivered multiple talks at Start-up Incubation centres- SACC, Universities, Corporates, NITTTR, Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India and entrepreneurial units. Her experience in her field of expertise and knowledge always leaves the people being addressed delighted and curious.

Nagina Bains

Nagina Bains

A Master's in Sociology, a Bachelor's with Honors in Psychology, a postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication and a program in General Manangement with Cornell University, USA, has given Nagina Bains an expansive and open view of the world. With extensive experience of working with top companies in the field of real estate, hospitality, media, training, international tourism, Nagina has multiple skill sets, the closet to her heart being communications, creative writing,, content creation and people management.

With a superb command over English, Hindi and Punjabi, and extensive training and research in the field of education abroad, Nagina has designed her own style of instruction, one that is holistic and directed towards achieving specific targets and at present also imparting knowledge as faculty at Thapar University, Patiala.

Her work has never failed to deliver the best outcomes and her students indeed stand examples to her remarkable contribution in all aspects.

Kavita Das

Kavita Das

Kavita Das, a beacon of educational innovation, concluded her remarkable tenure as Principal at St. John's High School, Chandigarh, in March 2023. Today, she leads her own consultancy, dedicated to reshaping education through the prism of the National Education Policy (NEP). Kavita's impact has been nothing short of spectacular, earning her a place among India's educational elite, with her school ascending to the coveted top position during her leadership. Her accolades include prestigious state and international awards, such as the "EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE" honor from the International Women's Economic Forum. Kavita extends her influence worldwide, serving as an advisor to schools in Australia, contributing to UT Chandigarh's State Advisory Council for Education, and actively participating in global educational networks. Her unwavering commitment persists as she collaborates with CBSE and spearheads groundbreaking initiatives in gender sensitization and capacity-building programs.

Seemu Manhotra

Seemu Manhotra

Jyoti Kamal is the Managing Editor of News18 Jammu Kashmir Ladakh Himachal and Managing Editor of News18 Punjab Haryana. As a Senior Editor in TV18 Broadcast, he was involved in Information Acquisition, Processing, and Dissemination, at Northwestern India. While Chief of the Bureau in Network 18 led the regional office of Network 18 in Chandigarh.

The office services four top-rated television channels - CNN News18, CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and IBN 7 in addition to providing content to network web properties such as news18.com and moneycontrol.com. He Was instrumental in the launch strategy of The Economic Times in the Chandigarh Region. He Helped establish the sub-brand `ET on GT' as an essential element of the business parlance in the region. ET continues to be the leading business news source in the region and the country.

Colonel Urvinder

Colonel Urvinder's exceptional career spans over 30 years, encompassing achievements in the Army, United Nations, and Reliance, along with being a sought-after consultant for various Indian companies. His expertise extends to delivering comprehensive training programs on soft skills, communication, and interview preparation, empowering individuals for personal and professional success. Notably, his unique ability to motivate even the most reserved individuals sets him apart, igniting their determination to achieve their goals. Through an innovative experiential format enriched by storytelling, he captivates participants and ensures lasting impressions.

Colonel Urvindar's unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, makes him an incomparable trainer and consultant in the industry.

Mridul Jhingan

Mridul Jhingan

Mridul Jhingan is a motivated, self-directed educator who brings enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the growth of both students and teachers. With expertise in designing engaging, innovative activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of students and educators, she is an inspiring force in the field.

Holding a master's and MPhil in Biochemistry and a Bachelor's degree in Education, her rich 34-year journey has seen her assume various roles. These encompass teaching, heading the Science department, acting as a coordinator, and being a Housemistress at the well-reputed Lawrence School, Sanawar, and Dayanand Public School, Shimla. Appointed as a Master Trainer by DAV Sangathan for the Shimla zone, she has conducted numerous impactful "Capacity Building" workshops across India. These workshops encompass a wide range of subjects including 'NEP-2020, NCF, Classroom Management, Happy Classrooms, Experiential Learning, Design Thinking, STEM Education, and Innovative Teaching Techniques', among others.

Notably, she has also successfully orchestrated over 60 workshops across India within the last four years. Furthermore, her vision of education revolves around cultivating joy, and eradicating stress, and has led her to conceive 'Chemistry Made Easy', an online platform where she imparts Chemistry education to students worldwide, enabling them to relish the wonders of the subject.

Abhijit De

Abhijit De

Global Spokesperson, Design Thinking Expert and Product Manager- From Idea to Offering, Mr. Abhijit De has worked in numerous capacities. He is the former Vice President of Product Innovation and new business incubation at SAP and is currently the Technology and Management Consultant.

Abhijit has been integrally involved in the corporate sector since last 25 years in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. He has worked at Intel, Microsoft, SAP, start-ups and management consulting in 15 countries.

Abhijit is skilled in hardware, software, Business Transformation, Project Management, Team Building, Design Thinking and many more. Amongst his top products/large solutions delivered are- Workfreeway, SAP Ganges, Intel Cachè appliance and Healthcare ecosystem business network cloud. Abhijit has turned out to be an asset to all the companies he has worked with and his solutions never fail to impress everyone.

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