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1) Ashok Gupta – Founder and Chairman Sugarcane Plaster (India) Private Limited: Dr. Ashok Gupta, the driving force behind Sakkarni, founded Sakkarni Plaster (India) Pvt Ltd in 2003 after years in the construction sector. His journey began in 1979 with a cement trading firm, where he honed his skills and network. With a distributorship in 1987, he later set up Sokarni to cater to market needs. Through hard work Sakerni came to be known as “Master of Plaster”. Under the leadership of Dr. Gupta, Sakarni has expanded, boasting of 500+ skilled employees and a network of 10,000+ partners across the country, positioning itself as a trusted brand in the construction industry. What is stable?
2) Dr. B Brundha Reddy, MBBS, MD Paediatrics – Pediatric Consultant at Arca Clinics, Gundipet, Hyderabad: Dr. B Brundha Reddy is a General Pediatric Consultant at Arca Clinics, Hyderabad with over 10 years of experience specializing in infant and childhood conditions, malnutrition and delayed growth. Leveraging her social media reach, she is known for sensitizing and educating people on important issues like health, lifestyle and parenting through her social media platforms (@drbrundhareddy on Instagram & Youtube).
She is the recipient of the Indo-Global Achievers Award 2023 from Shripad Naik (Member of Lok Sabha) as the Most Promising Paediatrician in Telangana. Dr. Reddy has led and participated in various international conferences (virtual) covering important topics on child-led weaning, cow’s milk protein allergy, etc.
3) Dilip K Prasad – COO, Finiac : Professor Dilip K Prasad, an AI scientist at UIT Arctic University of Norway, is a highly respected figure in the field. With three AI books, 150+ publications, and patents, he is in the top 2% of Stanford University scientists (2021-24). A graduate of IIT Dhanbad and a PhD holder from NTU Singapore, he has founded successful companies, securing around US$25 million in funding. Currently COO at Feniac, Singapore, he is involved in developing portable MedTech head scanners. As co-founder of Spermotile, a MedTech IVF device company, he has received prestigious awards, including the Rolls-Royce Inventor Award and recognition as a top business leader and distinguished researcher in AI and robotics.
4) Hand Dembele : Consultant – Finance and Author : Manoj Dembla is an experienced Chartered Accountant with diverse industry experience and is currently associated with T-Series as a Consultant in Finance, Accounts and Taxation. He is an alumnus of Punjab University and specializes in Working Capital Management, Taxation, Finalization, Fund Mobilization, Lending, Treasury Management and Audits – Internal and Statutory.
His expertise in working in versatile sectors such as Real Estate, Infrastructure, Formula 1, Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment has earned him success and representation with leading companies in planning and implementing new business initiatives. He is also fond of writing on various topics and has authored more than 12 books on self-help and motivation.
5. Mansi Mathur – Lead Consultant – Aiden AI: Passionate about social development, he embraces challenges as milestones, believing that true leaders overcome fear to achieve goals. In the fintech industry, they meet patient insights by highlighting platforms like the Indian Achievers Award. Invited by the President to discuss the unexplored horizons of insurance, he aims to fill the gaps in the business by understanding the needs of consumers. Advocating for financial literacy, she emphasizes education and dreams in decision-making. Recently honored with the Times Women Award, her work continues to shine as Chandrayaan conquers the moon, marking yet another victory for the nation. Mansi’s dedication and vision lead the way for empowerment and positive change.
6) Ravi Departhy – CTO and Co-Founder, Significance: With over 22 years of global leadership experience, Mr. Departhy, an accomplished entrepreneur, has bootstrapped several global SaaS-based products, turning them into multi-million dollar revenue engines. His customer-centric leadership style and team-first culture have made a high impact. Co-founder of Oorwin and Signitives, he excelled in product engineering, building multi-million dollar SaaS products. As a mentor and advisor at T-Hub, he mentors startups in AI, ML, and GenAI. Recognized as Forbes 2024 Trendsetter, Economic Times Global Leader, and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, it has won awards such as AI Startup of the Year in 2022 and Business Leader of the Year in 2021.
7) CA (Dr.) Rajeev Gupta – Founder Director of Golden Bells Group of Preschools: Golden Bells Early Years, India’s first Multiple Intelligence Preschool focuses on experiential learning and the development of all multiple intelligences, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, logical, musical, visual, naturalistic, and kinesthetic intelligence. . The school believes in bringing out the talents in every child and providing them with a good education system from the early years of their pre-school education.
The school is headed by Shri HR Gupta, former Secretary, CBSE and has been recognized by Forbes India as the best place to study for its unique story integration program.
Director of Golden Bells Group of Preschools is a Champion of Change awarded by the Vice President of India
8) Shabab Qureshi – Terminator Cricket Academy:He is a prominent figure in the cricket scene of Chhattisgarh. Hailing from Mahasamand, he turned his passion for cricket into Central India’s largest cricket academy, with four branches across the state, a testament to Shabab Qureshi’s dedication and expertise. Despite a modest background, Shabab completed the NIS cricket coaching course and built an academy known for its excellence. Under the leadership of Shabab Qureshi, Terminator Cricket Academy has produced talented male and female cricketers who have represented Chhattisgarh at the state and national levels, prestigious tournaments such as Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and India A. I, and have the honor of creating Terminator Cricket. The academy is the center of cricket excellence.
9) Shilpi Goyal – Dietitian founder Nutrschlp: Shilpi Goyal, Central India’s leading nutritionist and wellness expert, is known for her transformative work in health and wellness. Specializing in the management of obesity, diabetes, PCOD, fatty liver, and thyroid disorders, Shilpi Goyal empowers people to reclaim their health through a natural approach. As a TEDx speaker and corporate trainer, Shilpi Goyal has inspired audiences at IIM Raipur, RBI, and more with her talks on a balanced life. Shilpi Goyal’s book, Take a Shell Pill, offers practical guidance on holistic health. Nationally recognized, she won the National Health Award in 2021 and the Iron Lady Award for Best Nutritionist in 2022.
10) Tapas Kumar – Franchise Head, G Fresh Retail PVT LTD: Tapas Kumar is the enthusiastic and great franchise head of the famous supermarket brand G-Fresh Retail Pvt. Ltd., a grocery retail brand that has taken the retail world by storm by revolutionizing grocery shopping across India. Since joining G-Fresh, Tapas Kumar has built great leadership skills and helped the supermarket grow to over 210 stores.
Tapas has an incredible ability to truly listen to customers so that every outlet has the best quality and service. Their visionary thinking and high drive have turned them into a shopping destination for buyers who value excellence.
He is quite an environmentalist and has been advocating ‘green’ methods to create a generally positive impact on the environment.
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