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Bhoovarahan Thirumalai

Global Head (Customer Engineering) & India Head – CME Group
Serial/Parallel Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Stage Actor, Aspiring Farmer.

Bhoovarahan Thirumalai

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  • 30+ years entrepreneurship. Scaling from zero to nearly 4500 employees organization. 
  • Wide founding, running and early stage investment experience
  • IT, cleantech, IOT, AI, agriculture, FMCG industry exposure 
  • B. Tech from Pondicherry University, India, MBA from Kellogg school of management, USAb Doctor of Business administration from Singapore Management University

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Prabhuram Duraiswami

Global Head (Customer Engineering) & India Head – CME Group
20+ years of experience across financial markets, enterprise technology, product development, and program management.

Prabhuram Duraiswami

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  • Leads Global Capability Center in India for a large capital markets firm, managing ~1000 professionals
  • Drives customer engineering capabilities, reporting to the Global CIO
  • Expertise in global talent management across USA, UK, and India
  • MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management; Double MS in Engineering (USA); B.E. from Anna University

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Sharath Kumar

Founder & CEO, TLE Consulting
Wealth Management professional with 30+ years experience in Banking & Finance

Sharath Kumar

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  • Based in Chennai and set up Wealth practice in 2015
  • Advise HNIs and Family Offices on managing their Treasury & Investments and combine it with Execution and Performance monitoring services
  • Prior experience of 25 years in Retail and Corporate banking via stints with Citibank & Standard Chartered Bank
  • Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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Sudhir Rao

Managing Partner – IndusAge Partners and Senior Partner – Celesta Capital
Wealth Management professional with 30+ years experience in Banking & Finance

Sudhir Rao

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  • ScaleUp Advisor and Investor focused on high-performance teams, with over 45 years of experience in capital markets across public markets, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
  • Invests in companies that leverage people with purpose to drive science, technology, and engineering solutions for large-scale, complex problems.
  • Believes that risk, invention, innovation, and the “spooky” are only frightening until invested in understanding and embracing them with grace.
  • Chartered Accountant (ICAI), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), alumnus of Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (collaborated on innovation), and part of the first Advanced Leadership course.

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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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  • 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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Arvind Selvakesari

Insights & Analytics Manager, U.S. Bank
US based data-driven leader with 8+ years in both startups and MNCs spanning fintech, aviation, and technology across global markets.

Arvind Selvakesari

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  • Currently leading a cross-functional team as a Product Manager focused on assessing developer productivity/experience and its impact from AI tools.
  • Held various strategy roles in the US, Thailand, and Singapore focused on organic business growth plus mergers and acquisitions.
  • Former Director of Investment Strategies at a family office, managing a multi-million early-stage startup fund.
  • Holds an MBA from Babson College (USA) and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering Technology from Purdue University (USA).

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Abdul Qadir

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

Abdul Qadir

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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.

Aditya Balasundaram

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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

Aditya Mirza

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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.

Ajit Kumar Chordia

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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.

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Anuj Bihani

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

Anuj Bihani

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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.

Anusha Narayanan

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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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Become An Angel

Membership is by invitation only. A new member should be referred and recommended by a current TCA member (sponsor). Any current member can sponsor a candidate for Membership by sending a profile of the candidate to the secretariat with a short cover note explaining why he/she considers the candidate a potential member.

Interested candidates can view the list of TCA members above and approach us through them or send an email to connect@143.244.141.67.