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Aditi Nandy

National Athlete

Aditi Nandy, a rising star in Indian powerlifting, began her journey without formal coaching and quickly made her mark by winning silver at her debut National Championship. Hailing from West Bengal, she soon claimed gold at the Federation Cup Nationals and silver at the 2025 Open Asian Powerlifting Championship. Balancing her role as Assistant General Manager (HR) and pursuing an Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta, Aditi embodies grit and determination. Under coach Jason Martin’s guidance, she continues to break barriers in strength sports, aiming to represent India globally and inspire more women to pursue powerlifting with confidence and courage.

Amulya Kulkarni

HR Professional

Amulya Kulkarni is a passionate DEI leader dedicated to building inclusive, equitable workplaces. With a management background from SDMIMD, she brings strategic clarity to initiatives that support diverse talent and foster belonging. Her career spans technology, startups, and semiconductors, giving her deep insight into dynamic, fast-paced environments. Amulya collaborates closely with business leaders to ensure DEI efforts drive meaningful, measurable change. Known for her people-first approach, she champions inclusive growth and organizational transformation. Through her work, Amulya continues to shape high-performing, diverse cultures that reflect and support India’s evolving workforce and broader development goals.

Dipika Trehan

Founder & CEO

Dipika Trehan is a globally acclaimed expert in inclusive leadership and human-centric organizational culture. An alumna of IIM Bangalore and among India’s first ten women with IIMB’s Independent Director Certification, she also holds credentials from IICA and the UN. As Founder & CEO of The Health Of Women Forum and Corporate Diva, Dipika delivers transformative DEI solutions across gender, generational, and neurodiversity spectrums. Honoured as a Top 100 Global D&I Leader, she mentors at NSRCEL (IIMB) and has empowered thousands toward leadership excellence. Her work, applauded by Ms. Cherie Blair, champions empathy as a core leadership value in a digital world.

Dr Vivek Trivedi

Entrepreneur

Dr. Vivek Trivedi is a renowned Business Mentor, Entrepreneur, and AI Evangelist, with over 20 years of experience in business process and organizational development. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, he holds multiple global certifications and has received 72 prestigious awards, including Top 50 HR Influencer (2023) and Most Influential HR Leader (2025). A world record holder and author of three books, Dr. Trivedi has chaired 500+ seminars globally. His initiatives have empowered 70,000+ entrepreneurs and impacted over one million lives. With a deep passion for MSME growth, he continues to shape India’s business landscape through innovation, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

Dr. Malathi Holla

Athlete

Padmashree Dr. Malathi Holla is a trailblazing para-athlete and tireless advocate for the differently-abled. Struck by polio at 14 months, she underwent 33 surgeries but never let adversity define her. Wheelchair-bound, she earned a Psychology degree and rose to global acclaim in para-sports, winning 393 gold, 27 silver, and 7 bronze medals. She represented India in four Paralympics and various international events, once ranked World No. 3 in shot put (Wheelchair Class 55). Honored with the Padmashree, Arjuna, and Ekalavya Awards, she also founded Mathru Foundation to support disabled children. Her story is a beacon of resilience, dignity, and inspiration.

Geetha Shetti

Entrepreneur

Geetha Shetti spent 16 years leading strategy, leadership, and team development across top corporates before pivoting in 2019 to launch Grooming Gurukul Pvt Ltd, an IIM Bangalore-incubated venture. Her mission: to help individuals and organizations activate their next level. From retail staff to CEOs, her team delivers high-impact grooming and soft skills training across luxury brands, corporates, and institutions. Beyond boardrooms, Geetha empowers survivors of human trafficking with life skills and confidence to rebuild their lives. Blending corporate insight with purpose-driven entrepreneurship, she’s on a mission to transform presence into power—and potential into performance—for every life she touches.

Harsha Adya

Managing Director

Harsha Adya is the Managing Director of Würth Elektronik India and Director at Würth Group Companies, with over 35 years of distinguished experience in electronics design, development, and manufacturing. Renowned for his expertise in front-end engineering and Design for Manufacturing (DFM), he has led high-impact circuit board projects for global clients, delivering innovation and efficiency. Adya has been a key driver of strategic transitions during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth integration and cultural synergy. A strong advocate for social change, he has also championed rural women empowerment through self-help groups, showcasing his commitment to inclusive leadership and sustainable development.

Maddie Amrutkar

Founder

Maddie Amrutkar is the Founder & CEO of Glad U Came, an award-winning PR and Influencer Marketing agency. Known for pioneering India’s first “Pay-by-Results” PR model and launching Celebrity Gifting in 2016, Maddie has driven impactful campaigns for brands like The Body Shop, FabIndia, Tom Ford, and more. His work on fashion weeks and purpose-led initiatives like #TeachThemYoung and period leave policies sets him apart as a progressive leader. Featured across top global media and podcasts, Maddie continues to shape the PR landscape with innovation, strong celebrity networks, and a passion for brand storytelling.

Paramjeet Singh Makani

Entrepreneur

Dr. Paramjeet Singh Makani is an extraordinary individual whose unconventional journey exemplifies success beyond traditional conventions. Despite failing basic formal education, he earned the title of a prolific rainmaker and serial entrepreneur, having successfully scaled over 30 companies and projects across diverse sectors.

Senthil Jayaraman

Entrepreneur

Senthil Jayaraman is redefining India’s construction industry by bringing dignity, transparency, and purpose to its unorganized labor sector. As Founder & CEO of Maashini Home Designs, India’s first open-source construction platform, he’s uniting architects, engineers, and suppliers into a transparent, tech-driven ecosystem. With a background in engineering, law, and public policy, Senthil combines decades of industry experience with a mission to empower youth to help build a Viksit Bharat by 2047. His work bridges spiritual heritage and systemic reform, challenging exploitative models and advocating purpose-driven leadership. Senthil isn’t just building homes—he’s laying the foundation for a fairer, future-ready India.

Smitha Raja

Entrepreneur

Smitha Raja is the Co-founder of Infoveave Pty Ltd and Director at Noesys Software Pvt. Ltd., with deep expertise in Business Analysis, Testing, and Program Management. With a focus on healthcare, insurance, finance, HR, and retail, she partners with delivery teams to co-create scalable, tech-enabled business solutions. An SDMIMD alumna, Smitha is building a Center of Excellence for Business Analysis and Validation to drive standardization and efficiency. Her work blends structured analysis with collaborative leadership, ensuring compliance and operational success. She is a trusted advisor in translating complex business needs into impactful IT solutions that enable sustainable organizational growth.