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Sudhir Raja Ravindran
Sudhir Raja Ravindran
Attorney-At-Law Solicitor (England & Wales) Altacit Global
- Founder of Altacit Global, a premier boutique law firm specializing in Intellectual Property, Corporate Law & Franchising
- Dual-qualified as Attorney-at-Law (India) and Solicitor (England & Wales) with engineering and law degrees from Warwick
- Awarded PhD in IP Risk Management; currently pursuing post-doctoral research (LLD)
- Regular international speaker and listed among India’s top 100 legal luminaries, with global client reach through exclusive networks
- Founder of Altacit Global, a premier boutique law firm specializing in Intellectual Property, Corporate Law & Franchising
- Dual-qualified as Attorney-at-Law (India) and Solicitor (England & Wales) with engineering and law degrees from Warwick
- Awarded PhD in IP Risk Management; currently pursuing post-doctoral research (LLD)
- Regular international speaker and listed among India’s top 100 legal luminaries, with global client reach through exclusive networks
Sundar Sethuraman
Sundar Sethuraman
CEO Purple Drive Technologies
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students
Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Managing Partner South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship
Suresh Bharathan
- Vice President and Board Director at Temenos India
- 25+ years at Temenos, starting as a GL Consultant
- Built and led a 900-member custom development team
- Now heads global offshore product development
Suresh Kalpathi
Suresh Kalpathi
Chairman & CEO Kalpathi Investments
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing
Suresh Krishn
Suresh Krishn
President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
- President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu and Chairman, Infrastructure Panel, CII
- Founder of Isha Homes, delivering 2M+ sq. ft. of innovative housing
- Led Tamil Nadu’s first child-safe and platinum-rated eco-villa projects
- Active investor across construction, insurance, and tech startups
- President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu and Chairman, Infrastructure Panel, CII
- Founder of Isha Homes, delivering 2M+ sq. ft. of innovative housing
- Led Tamil Nadu’s first child-safe and platinum-rated eco-villa projects
- Active investor across construction, insurance, and tech startups
Swetha Kochar
Swetha Kochar
Associate Partner PKC Management Consulting
- Associate Partner, PKC Management Consulting; ex-McKinsey, ex-KPMG M&A Advisory
- Advised CEOs at McKinsey on strategy, turnarounds, and operational excellence
- Scaled PKC to 150+ consultants, serving 450+ client groups across India
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 – Consulting by Entrepreneur India
- Associate Partner, PKC Management Consulting; ex-McKinsey, ex-KPMG M&A Advisory
- Advised CEOs at McKinsey on strategy, turnarounds, and operational excellence
- Scaled PKC to 150+ consultants, serving 450+ client groups across India
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 – Consulting by Entrepreneur India
Tej Narasa Reddy
Tej Narasa Reddy
Managing Director Nutech Associates
- MD of Nutech Associates — a premier real estate developer with 150+ projects in Chennai and Bangalore
- Former Head of Real Estate Investments, Brookfield Asset Management India, managing ~$1B deployment in offices and hotels
- Ex-Colony Capital, New York — managed a $5B portfolio of 320 US hotels, focusing on strategic initiatives and portfolio management
- Alumnus of Cornell College of Business and College of Engineering, Guindy
- MD of Nutech Associates — a premier real estate developer with 150+ projects in Chennai and Bangalore
- Former Head of Real Estate Investments, Brookfield Asset Management India, managing ~$1B deployment in offices and hotels
- Ex-Colony Capital, New York — managed a $5B portfolio of 320 US hotels, focusing on strategic initiatives and portfolio management
- Alumnus of Cornell College of Business and College of Engineering, Guindy
Vardhman Jain
Vardhman Jain
Director Laurus Edutech Private Ltd
- Director, Laurus Edutech Private Ltd, focused on vocational education and skill development
- Founded and exited a healthcare BPO before launching Laurus Edutech in 2010
- Co-founder of WorldHaus India (affordable housing) and a rural telemedicine startup
- Involved in family construction business, Asia (Chennai) Engineering; passionate about technology and politics
- Director, Laurus Edutech Private Ltd, focused on vocational education and skill development
- Founded and exited a healthcare BPO before launching Laurus Edutech in 2010
- Co-founder of WorldHaus India (affordable housing) and a rural telemedicine startup
- Involved in family construction business, Asia (Chennai) Engineering; passionate about technology and politics
Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan
Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan
Managing Director & CEO TTK Prestige Ltd
- Managing Director & CEO, TTK Prestige Ltd; former CEO & Director, CavinKare
- Over 25 years of leadership experience including 20 years in telecom with Airtel and Reliance Industries
- Active angel investor and mentor in the startup ecosystem; advisor at TAPMI management program
- Chemical Engineer (Anna University) with executive education from Carnegie Mellon and IIM Ahmedabad; Fulbright Scholar
- Managing Director & CEO, TTK Prestige Ltd; former CEO & Director, CavinKare
- Over 25 years of leadership experience including 20 years in telecom with Airtel and Reliance Industries
- Active angel investor and mentor in the startup ecosystem; advisor at TAPMI management program
- Chemical Engineer (Anna University) with executive education from Carnegie Mellon and IIM Ahmedabad; Fulbright Scholar
Vinod Kumar Dasari
Vinod Kumar Dasari
Director & CEO Royal Enfield India Ltd
- Director & CEO, Royal Enfield India Ltd; former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland (2011–2020)
- Held senior leadership roles at Cummins India, Timken Company (India and USA), and General Electric
- Recipient of multiple leadership awards including Business Today’s CEO of the Year and Autocar Professional of the Year
- Past President of SIAM and ARAI; holds advanced degrees from McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management
- Director & CEO, Royal Enfield India Ltd; former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland (2011–2020)
- Held senior leadership roles at Cummins India, Timken Company (India and USA), and General Electric
- Recipient of multiple leadership awards including Business Today’s CEO of the Year and Autocar Professional of the Year
- Past President of SIAM and ARAI; holds advanced degrees from McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management
Vivek Raghunathan
Vivek Raghunathan
Co-founder & CTO Success4 Solutions Private Ltd
- Co-founder & CTO, Success4 Solutions Private Ltd and CTO, Decision Minds, specializing in seamless, data-driven customer success software
- Expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel development, cloud backend, AI, and data analytics
- Active open-source contributor with strong skills in IoT, ETL, C, Java, and system optimization
- Experienced investor in US secondary IPO market with successful exits and ongoing advisory roles in Silicon Valley and Austin startups
- Co-founder & CTO, Success4 Solutions Private Ltd and CTO, Decision Minds, specializing in seamless, data-driven customer success software
- Expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel development, cloud backend, AI, and data analytics
- Active open-source contributor with strong skills in IoT, ETL, C, Java, and system optimization
- Experienced investor in US secondary IPO market with successful exits and ongoing advisory roles in Silicon Valley and Austin startups
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