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Aarti Nandlal Wadhwa

Entrepreneur & Investor Nandlal Pokardas & Company
Investment professional with 20+ years in strategic growth and capital deployment across sectors.
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Aarti Nandlal Wadhwa

Entrepreneur & Investor Nandlal Pokardas & Company
  • Experienced in joint ventures, GTM strategy, and structured debt financing.
  • Supports founders in financial planning and capital raising across sectors.
  • Track record in healthcare, fintech, education, IT services, and real estate.
  • MBA from Georgia Southern University; business graduate from Stella Maris College.
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  • Experienced in joint ventures, GTM strategy, and structured debt financing.
  • Supports founders in financial planning and capital raising across sectors.
  • Track record in healthcare, fintech, education, IT services, and real estate.
  • MBA from Georgia Southern University; business graduate from Stella Maris College.
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Abdul Qadir

Chairman ETA Ascon Group
A business leader and philanthropist with interests in industry, education, and ethical microfinance.
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Abdul Qadir

Chairman ETA Ascon Group
  • Manages operations in shipping, automotive, renewable energy, and higher education.
  • Chairs B.S. Abdur Rahman University and supports 12 institutions promoting rural and women’s education.
  • Co-founded 4M Trust aiding 18,500+ women; involved in ethical finance via Sahulat Microfinance Society.
  • Holds an MBA from Babson College; pursuing a Ph.D. in Shariah-compliant ethical microfinance.

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  • Manages operations in shipping, automotive, renewable energy, and higher education.
  • Chairs B.S. Abdur Rahman University and supports 12 institutions promoting rural and women’s education.
  • Co-founded 4M Trust aiding 18,500+ women; involved in ethical finance via Sahulat Microfinance Society.
  • Holds an MBA from Babson College; pursuing a Ph.D. in Shariah-compliant ethical microfinance.

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Aditya Balasundaram

Managing Director CPC Private Ltd; Director at Coimbatore Capital Ltd.
A seasoned business leader driving growth in manufacturing and finance.
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Aditya Balasundaram

Managing Director CPC Private Ltd; Director at Coimbatore Capital Ltd.
  • Leads CPC Pvt. Ltd., a top grey iron castings manufacturer.
  • Director at Coimbatore Capital Ltd., managing 150+ branches and expanding advisory services.
  • Holds a Master’s in Engineering Business Management (Warwick) and a Bachelor’s in Textile Management (Philadelphia).
  • Founder of Sound Creed LLP, blending music passion with business.

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  • Leads CPC Pvt. Ltd., a top grey iron castings manufacturer.
  • Director at Coimbatore Capital Ltd., managing 150+ branches and expanding advisory services.
  • Holds a Master’s in Engineering Business Management (Warwick) and a Bachelor’s in Textile Management (Philadelphia).
  • Founder of Sound Creed LLP, blending music passion with business.

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Aditya Mirza

Managing Director, KLDiscovery India
Tech entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation across legal technology and knowledge services
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Aditya Mirza

Managing Director, KLDiscovery India
  • Leading strategic growth at KLDiscovery India
  • Co-founder & former CEO of Cenza, a legal services firm acquired by KLDiscovery
  • Former investment banker at Deutsche Bank, New York, with advanced finance studies in the US, UK & Japan
  • Past President of Entrepreneurs Organization, Chennai and Former Chairman, Madras Round Table 1

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  • Leading strategic growth at KLDiscovery India
  • Co-founder & former CEO of Cenza, a legal services firm acquired by KLDiscovery
  • Former investment banker at Deutsche Bank, New York, with advanced finance studies in the US, UK & Japan
  • Past President of Entrepreneurs Organization, Chennai and Former Chairman, Madras Round Table 1

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Ajit Kumar Chordia

Managing Director Olympia Group India
Visionary entrepreneur driving sustainable growth, community impact, and value-driven leadership.
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Ajit Kumar Chordia

Managing Director Olympia Group India

  • Led development of one of India’s largest IT parks and shaped urban infrastructure across major cities.
  • Focuses on sustainability, education, and employment as core drivers of business and community impact.
  • Holds leadership roles in CREDAI, IGBC, FADA, CII, and Rotary, emphasizing green buildings and transport.
  • Experienced in diverse sectors including auto dealerships, real estate, IT parks, and renewable energy.

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  • Led development of one of India’s largest IT parks and shaped urban infrastructure across major cities.
  • Focuses on sustainability, education, and employment as core drivers of business and community impact.
  • Holds leadership roles in CREDAI, IGBC, FADA, CII, and Rotary, emphasizing green buildings and transport.
  • Experienced in diverse sectors including auto dealerships, real estate, IT parks, and renewable energy.

Alok Saraogi

Alok Saraogi

Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing, TVS Automobile Solutions
Driving India’s largest multi-brand automotive platform and advising emerging ventures on brand and growth strategy.
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Alok Saraogi

Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing, TVS Automobile Solutions
  • Former Country Director at Audible (Amazon), launched and scaled Audible India to 5 million paid subscribers.
  • 20+ years of leadership experience across technology, automotive, and consumer sectors.
  • Active advisor and mentor to startups, helping them craft scalable brand and go-to-market strategies.
  • Recognized among India’s Top 100 Marketing Leaders and winner of the IAA Asia Marketer of the Year (Auto) award.

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  • Former Country Director at Audible (Amazon), launched and scaled Audible India to 5 million paid subscribers.
  • 20+ years of leadership experience across technology, automotive, and consumer sectors.
  • Active advisor and mentor to startups, helping them craft scalable brand and go-to-market strategies.
  • Recognized among India’s Top 100 Marketing Leaders and winner of the IAA Asia Marketer of the Year (Auto) award.

Anuj Bihani

Anuj Bihani

Founder Impaqt Robotics
A robotics and automation entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience delivering turnkey solutions to India’s manufacturing sector.
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Anuj Bihani

Founder Impaqt Robotics
  • Founder & MD of Impaqt Robotics and Alstrut India Pvt Ltd, specializing in industrial robotics and automation.
  • Extensive experience across automotive, FMCG, pharma, electronics, and food manufacturing sectors.
  • Started career at Intel USA before launching and scaling automation ventures in India.
  • Holds an Executive MBA from ISB, a Master’s from NC State, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Delhi College of Engineering.
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  • Founder & MD of Impaqt Robotics and Alstrut India Pvt Ltd, specializing in industrial robotics and automation.
  • Extensive experience across automotive, FMCG, pharma, electronics, and food manufacturing sectors.
  • Started career at Intel USA before launching and scaling automation ventures in India.
  • Holds an Executive MBA from ISB, a Master’s from NC State, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Delhi College of Engineering.
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Anusha Narayanan

Trustee and Director Sri Nataraja Trust
A globally experienced HR leader and angel investor passionate about people, purpose-driven ventures, and inclusive impact.
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Anusha Narayanan

Trustee and Director Sri Nataraja Trust
  • Worked with Accenture and TCS across India, the U.S., and the U.K., handling diverse HR functions.
  • Brings strategic insight and a people-first approach to startups and growing teams.
  • Director of a family trust supporting nonprofits in education, health, and social equity.
  • Holds degrees and certifications from Stella Maris, Queen Mary University (London), and Columbia University (New York).
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  • Worked with Accenture and TCS across India, the U.S., and the U.K., handling diverse HR functions.
  • Brings strategic insight and a people-first approach to startups and growing teams.
  • Director of a family trust supporting nonprofits in education, health, and social equity.
  • Holds degrees and certifications from Stella Maris, Queen Mary University (London), and Columbia University (New York).
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Arvind Ramamoorthy

Leadership Team Partner PwC India
PwC Partner with 20+ years leading tech-driven transformations in manufacturing, pharma, and infrastructure.
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Arvind Ramamoorthy

Leadership Team Partner PwC India
  • Heads PwC’s SAP practice in Western India and Technology Lead for Pharma and Infrastructure.
  • Directed large-scale ERP and S/4 HANA implementations in cement, pharma, metals, and mining.
  • Expert in IT strategy, business process reengineering, and operational improvement.
  • 22+ years of experience with leadership roles at Accenture and PwC across diverse industries.
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  • Heads PwC’s SAP practice in Western India and Technology Lead for Pharma and Infrastructure.
  • Directed large-scale ERP and S/4 HANA implementations in cement, pharma, metals, and mining.
  • Expert in IT strategy, business process reengineering, and operational improvement.
  • 22+ years of experience with leadership roles at Accenture and PwC across diverse industries.
Arun Agarwal

Arun Agarwal

Vice President of Life Sciences HCL America Inc.
A seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of experience leading global healthcare and life sciences technology businesses.
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Arun Agarwal

Vice President of Life Sciences HCL America Inc.
  • Vice President and Global Head of Life Sciences at HCL Technologies for the past 3 years.
  • Previously led the Healthcare segment at TCS, overseeing a decade of strategic growth.
  • Manages over $200M in P&L, with a focus on scaling large, complex IT operations.
  • Brings 25+ years of IT leadership experience and has been based in the U.S. since 2003.
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  • Vice President and Global Head of Life Sciences at HCL Technologies for the past 3 years.
  • Previously led the Healthcare segment at TCS, overseeing a decade of strategic growth.
  • Manages over $200M in P&L, with a focus on scaling large, complex IT operations.
  • Brings 25+ years of IT leadership experience and has been based in the U.S. since 2003.
Arundathi Krishna

Arundathi Krishna

Joint Managing Director Sundram Fasteners Ltd
A dynamic business leader driving global growth and innovation in automotive manufacturing as part of the TVS Group.
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Arundathi Krishna

Joint Managing Director Sundram Fasteners Ltd
  • Deputy MD of Sundram Fasteners and MD of Upasana Engineering, leading strategy and international operations.
  • Spearheaded Upasana’s growth from a small-scale unit to a global auto component exporter.
  • Oversees international subsidiaries and drives business development across markets.
  • Holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and advanced degrees in Economics and Econometrics.
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  • Deputy MD of Sundram Fasteners and MD of Upasana Engineering, leading strategy and international operations.
  • Spearheaded Upasana’s growth from a small-scale unit to a global auto component exporter.
  • Oversees international subsidiaries and drives business development across markets.
  • Holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and advanced degrees in Economics and Econometrics.
Ashish Mehta

Ashish Mehta

Managing Director Metexim Sourcing Pvt Ltd & Flowmat Engg Pvt Ltd
A manufacturing entrepreneur with a focus on high-precision engineering across automotive, aerospace, and cryogenic valve systems.
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Ashish Mehta

Managing Director Metexim Sourcing Pvt Ltd & Flowmat Engg Pvt Ltd
  • Leads Metexim Sourcing and Flowmat Engg, serving automotive, aerospace, and oil & gas industries.
  • Focused on scaling production of aerospace parts and LNG-grade valves.
  • Holds degrees in engineering, economics, and industrial administration from BITS Pilani and Purdue.
  • Passionate sailor and yogi, active with Royal Madras Yacht Club and Rotary.

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  • Leads Metexim Sourcing and Flowmat Engg, serving automotive, aerospace, and oil & gas industries.
  • Focused on scaling production of aerospace parts and LNG-grade valves.
  • Holds degrees in engineering, economics, and industrial administration from BITS Pilani and Purdue.
  • Passionate sailor and yogi, active with Royal Madras Yacht Club and Rotary.

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