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Mr. Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of infiniX and FITA EdTech Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Venkatesh is a Parallel Entrepreneur, Educationist, Mentor, Investor and a successful Digital Strategist.

Through his Digital Solutions company infiniX, Venkat has helped more than 500+ Business Owners to Scale their companies.

His video requesting the state and central governments to help small businesses and offer a moratorium during COVID Pandemic in 2020 has crossed 1 million digital views on YouTube.

He was interviewed by Mirror Now (Time Group) Satellite Channel, Behindwoods, NewsGlitz and other leading magazines.

He influences Youth through his Career videos in Instagram with more than 2,25,000 followers.

Real Estate

Mr. Manoj Namburu is the Founder and Chairman of Alliance Group, South India’s Largest Real Estate Developer which has delivered over 9,600+ homes. The organization has 72 million Sq.Ft. both under development and planning stages, with a real estate portfolio of Rs.51, 000 Crores. The Organization is backed & funded by the world’s Topmost Financial Institutions.

Prior to founding Alliance Group/ Urbanrise, Manoj Namburu was the CEO of Magma Consulting Inc. based in Pleasanton, California, USA, where he has spent a significant amount of time helping clients to improve their bottom lines through the adaptation of emerging technologies.

Namburu is also the proud recipient of the Economic Times Ace Tech award for “Leaders of Indian Infrastructure and Construction” and ""Global Indian of the Year 2019"" for his contribution towards the Indian real estate industry.

Entrepreneur

Mr. Chandu Nair is a multifaceted professional with a deep commitment to fostering entrepreneurial success. He currently advises and invests in a diverse range of businesses, including both traditional entrepreneurs and those leading impactful ventures that prioritise social mission. His investment focus is further sharpened through their involvement with two distinct funds – one dedicated to healthcare and the other to social impact initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Nair's expertise extends to the world of cross-border M&A deals within the tech sector.

Beyond direct advising, Nair actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He holds the esteemed position of independent director at Shankara Building Products Ltd and serves on the Executive Committee of The Chennai Angels, a prominent angel investor network. Committed to knowledge sharing, Mr. Nair also regularly teaches at leading business schools and authors insightful articles on startups and entrepreneurship.

Previously, Mr. Nair co-founded Scope e-Knowledge Center, a pioneering company that revolutionised the data, content, and research services industry. As a leader in the KPO and IT-enabled services space, he leveraged their expertise to propel Scope e-Knowledge Center to become a respected global player in the knowledge services industry.

Mr. Nair's extensive background encompasses a wealth of experiences in consumer marketing, business journalism, consulting, and market research. He honed his skills at renowned companies like Asian Paints and BusinessWorld, gaining invaluable insights into diverse industries.

Digital Marketing & Education

Mr. Kiruba is the Social Media Entrepreneur, Professor of Digital Marketing, Author of 7 books, Podcaster and an Organic Farmer. Kiruba Shankar is CEO of Business Blogging & founder Director of F5ive Technologies. He has over 25 years of work experience in Internet space and helps craft digital strategies for large firms.

He has worked with leading brands such as British Council, Dominos Pizza, Murugappa Group, Mahindra Group, Sterling Holidays, Larsen & Toubro and The Hindu Newspaper Group.

He has authored Seven books and has been a technology columnist for newspapers such as Business Standard, Financial Express and The New Indian Express. Kiruba has been teaching for 18 years and is a Professor of Digital Marketing.

He has taught at leading B-Schools. He is a professional speaker and has delivered over 700 talks at conferences and corporate events in 21 countries. In the weekends, Kiruba heads to his village where he passionately pursues organic farming in his 13 acre farm.

Analytics & Marketing

Mr. Pravin is the Chairman & CEO at KREA, India’s leading Healthcare Analytics company. He is also a Managing Partner at Krux108, an Outlier Marketing consulting firm.

Pravin is an investor in CANDO, a BPO by and for the physically challenged and KÄSE, an artisanal cheese making entity, which skills and employs people with disabilities.

He is also a Founding board member of the PSAI – Professional Speakers Association of India. He speaks on Outlier marketing, Word of mouth Referrals and Ideation. Pravin has authored 13 books and spoken in 29 countries.

Pravin is the recipient of the American Marketing Association’s “Emerging Leader” award and the “Ginny Valentine Badge of Courage” award for skilling and employing people with disabilities

Coaching

Mr. Murali Sundaram is a Happyness Coach®, Author, Entrepreneur, Key Note Speaker and comes with 22 years expertise in the Training & Sales. He is also a NLP, Neurofeedback & Biofeedback Trainer, Specialist in Neuroscience-Yogic Science-Management Science & Pharmaceutical Sciences.

He is also the Founder of “Teachers are Leaders Community” an Online Trainer’s University helping Speakers & Coaches to become a World-Class Influencers and impact one million lives globally.

Mr. Murali has successfully trained more than 400,000 Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Executives across 15 different countries on Happiness, Money & Leadership.

He is also an Executive Director of BNI, Chennai """"A"""" and Instrumental in helping 700+ Small & Medium Entrepreneurs generate more than Rs.2000 Crores of Business in the last 8 years in Chennai.

He also Heads the Training & Leadership Development for BNI India, Global Master Trainer for BNI, the world's largest referral organization with more than 270,000+ business leaders across the globe.

Mr. Murali is also a Social Media Influencer and fondly called as Happyness Coach with more than 400,000 followers.

Mr. Murali is also a Best Selling Author of more than 6 books as featured in Amazon.

EdTech

Mrs. Kavitha Venkatesh is the Director of FITA EdTech Pvt Ltd. Mrs. Kavitha has given up her lucrative IT Career in Tata Group to pursue entrepreneurship.

Through FITA, she has empowered more than 75,000 students across India by Skilling and helping them Get their Dream Job.

FITA Academy has 11 branches spread across Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai and Pondicherry.

Digital Marketing

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Retail

Mr. Zarook Shah is a Motivational speaker, Author, Jeweler, Managing Director of Grand Square Mall and owner of Old Kent Resorts in Coorg

Zarook Shah is the Director of Grand Square mall in Chennai. Zarook moved to Tokyo at a young age to take over the Japanese operations of the family’s Global Gemstone business where he became familiar with the ways of international business.

Having a vein for creativity and experience in diamonds, Zarook started as a jeweller. His designs were soon recognised and appreciated by connoisseurs of the fashion world. His company “Precious Gems Japan” has received significant fame for designing the exclusive line of diamond jewellery for Disney Stores in Japan, which was sold in 100 plus of their stores across Japan.

Zarook has been a part of the creative team of a leading luxury brand, Scintilla Monaco, which was based in Monte Carlo. He also has gained significant eminence in launching Biblioteca Preciosa (meaning ‘precious library’) in 2003 in Tokyo where he came up with a new concept of a jewellery store where one could not only buy jewellery but also imbibe the culture and history of world jewellery by going through the extensive collection of books which filled the library.

He also heads Grand Square, one of the most celebrated malls of South Chennai. He was instrumental in turning an almost empty mall into one of the most successful neighborhood malls in the city. The philosophy of the mall is to impart knowledge to children through fun and edutainment.

Nestled in a lush and thriving coffee plantation is Zarook’s Old Kent Resort in Coorg. An old English colonial bungalow, where he spent his childhood days with his cousins, that is now a perfect resort for a memorable holiday. The story of this transformation is an inspiration for many families who have dilapidated family houses.

Franchise Consultant

Mr. Iyyappan Rajendran is an Industry veteran with extensive global experience in the franchise arena. He began his career as a software trainer in a major IT training company, and his passion for the franchise industry groomed him as the perfect professional and made him dig deep into successful franchise business opportunities.

Armed with real-world business experiences and the potential to develop strategies for successful franchising, the proficiency of Mr. Iyyappan Rajendran fuels up Strategizer to cater as an ideal partner in accelerating the growth and expansion of businesses.

The rich heritage of 23+ years of consulting experience with some finest South Indian brands blended with core skills in franchise development, Franchise consulting, Franchise Operations, Franchise Documentation, Franchise Legal Services, Franchise Sales, Marketing, Branding, and distribution Strategies, Business brokerage and PR assures guiding business owners through each step toward building success with exciting franchising opportunities.

Iyappan boasts a rich professional background, having collaborated with esteemed organizations such as Vakil Search at Zolvit, Benzoville, Orange Surgical, Surgical Avenue, Flyair Aviation, and Louis Dennis.

Cookware Manufacturing

Mr. Girish Jain, the Managing Director of M/s. Samrat Houseware, a leading manufacturer and exporter renowned for its Stainless Steel insulated Hot Pots under the esteemed brand MAXIMA. With a comprehensive product portfolio spanning S.S Kitchenware, Tableware, Hotelware, and various household products, the company stands as a beacon of quality and innovation in the industry.

In his role, Mr. Jain oversees the entirety of operations, including production, sales, quality control, product development, and all facets of business promotion. With an impressive tenure of 20 years within the company, his leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering excellence.

Benefiting from a cutting-edge factory equipped with the latest technology, Samrat Houseware delivers premium S.S. Utensils to over 20 countries worldwide. Under Mr. Jain's guidance, the company has achieved remarkable success, earning accolades such as the STAR PERFORMER AWARD from EEPC in 2009 and 2007, along with a Certificate of Recognition for export house status from the Zonal Director General of Foreign Trade in 2009. His visionary leadership and commitment to quality continue to propel the company to new heights of achievement and recognition both domestically and internationally.

Textiles Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

B. K. Rajavel, the MD and CEO hold a Master’s Degree in Commerce from Kamarajar University. Apart from successfully developing Malligha Asafoetida Company from a family-owned start-up to one of the top 3 regional professionally run asafoetida companies, he has dabbled profitably in various businesses including camphor manufacturing, sugar candy manufacturing, and papad manufacturing. He completed his 2 year entrepreneurial development program from MADE ( Michigan Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs) in 2019.

With his strong technical and practical knowledge in the development of multiple new products in asafoetida, he has ensured M.A.C.’s core focus remains on customers convenience and happiness. His focus on understanding the human mindset, complex problems, and living by values has played a critical role in accelerating M.A.C.’s CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) at more than 70% since 1996, thereby establishing one of the leading asafoetida, manufacturers of India, while deploying capital effectively and building a high-performance culture with a core thrust on employee relations while giving opportunities to latent talent within the organization.

Medical Devices Manufacturing

Business

Mr. Sathyanarayanan, Founder & CMD of Guild Engineering Turnkey Solutions Pvt. Ltd. embarked on his journey as an entrepreneur fueled by an unwavering passion for innovation and excellence. With his extensive experience in Project Management spanning both overseas and Indian markets, he laid strong foundation to Guild Engineering.

Commencing his career in 1998 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) at Nachmo Air Systems, Mr. Sathyanarayanan honed his skills and swiftly progressed to pivotal roles within corporates such as VOLTAS and ETA., he played a key role in the successful initiation and completion of several landmark projects, including the prestigious TCS HQ in Chennai, the Foxconn facility in Chennai, and the iconic F1 Racetrack and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mr. Sathyanarayanan's vision extends beyond mere accomplishments. His aspiration is to set new benchmarks within the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) industry, with a focus on delivering sustainable buildings.

IT

Balaji is a serial entrepreneur with 13 years of working experience in Banking and IT sector, in India and Dubai prior to venturing into business.

Balaji is a Co-Founder of Krediq a Financial Services Company that offers easily accessible, affordable and collateral free financing to SME's and growth stage companies. Having spent entire career in Banking and have run successful business enterprise, he knows the challenges of the small businesses in securing financing. Krediq is founded to solve the cash flow problems of MSMEs.

Balaji also Co-founded Venzo Technologies in 2016, as a banking software services company with 5 people, and have grown it to 100 plus team in a span of 6 years. Today his company serve across industries and develop custom web/mobile applications, digital marketing, IOT, DLT and web3 dapps.

eCommerce

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eCommerce

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IT

With over 20 years of experience in digitizing life sciences, I am a co-founder and COO of Zifo, an enterprise scientific informatics service provider with a global footprint (UK, EU, Americas and APAC) that helps organizations strategize, design, implement, and support their systems in various domains such as Laboratory Informatics, Scientific Data Management, Clinical Biometrics, Genome Informatics, and Compliance Solutions.

My core competencies include creating scalable organizational structures, processes, and governance models and turning strategies into actionable plans. As COO, I oversee and execute the company's strategic vision, bringing in the required system thinking to build scalable systems and procedures and creating a platform for global interactions.

I enjoy exploring various coffee beans and brewing techniques from different origins and altitudes worldwide during my leisure time. I also love spending time with my family, watching movies, or playing board games together. Additionally, I have been passionate about chess since childhood and am always eager to provide support and assistance in any way I can.

eCommerce

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IT

Co-founder of INSILLION.

Mahavir currently lives in New York and works with a diverse clientele of insurance carriers in the US, spearheading the creation and execution of customer acquisition and retention strategies all while driving the expansion of the product offerings.

IT

Director of Engineering, Nutanix

As a seasoned technology leader, Siva currently plays a pivotal role in the SaaS and data availability industry. With a master’s degree in computer science from Georgia Tech, he has 20+ years of diverse experience across cutting-edge domains, including hardware, security, and financial technology.

Siva is based out of Austin, United States.

As a technology & Business leader, Siva has contributed to some of the LinkedIn and Microsoft's key products like SharePoint, Office 365, Bing Apps (in multiple platforms including iOS, Android), MSN and Win 10.

IT

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Sales

Mr. Kamal is a Senior Vice President in Sales & Marketing at Alliance Group. Kamal an IIMB Alumni has a strong expertise in Sales and coaches in Sales efficiency.

He is also a firm believer of personal transformation and helps entreprenuers in Personal transformation through his Transformation Coaching programme.

Kamal is the Author of the Book - ""Bring out the Winner in You"".

Education

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