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Suresh Krishn

President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
Real estate entrepreneur and industry leader driving innovation and sustainability in housing development.

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
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Swetha Kochar

Associate Partner PKC Management Consulting
Chartered Accountant and strategy consultant bringing McKinsey-grade advisory to mid-sized and family-run businesses in India.

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
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Tej Narasa Reddy

Managing Director Nutech Associates
Real estate leader with extensive experience in investment, development, and portfolio management across India and the US.

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

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Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan

Managing Director & CEO TTK Prestige Ltd
Experienced business leader and CEO driving strategic growth and innovation in consumer goods and telecom sectors.

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
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Vivek Raghunathan

Co-founder & CTO Success4 Solutions Private Ltd
Visionary engineering leader driving innovation in customer success software and cloud technologies.

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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Vikas Chawla

Co-Founder Social Beat
Digital marketing leader and angel investor driving growth for brands and startups across India.

Vikas Chawla

Co-Founder Social Beat
  • Co-Founder, Social Beat – one of India’s fastest-growing digital marketing firms with a 300+ member team
  • Alumnus of London School of Economics; Entrepreneur of the Year (Digital Marketing) by Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Recognized as a 40 Under 40 leader and winner of the British Council UK Alumni Awards 2020 for India & South Asia
  • Active mentor and investor with The Chennai Angels; member of Meta India Client Council, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and TiE
  • Co-Founder, Social Beat – one of India’s fastest-growing digital marketing firms with a 300+ member team
  • Alumnus of London School of Economics; Entrepreneur of the Year (Digital Marketing) by Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Recognized as a 40 Under 40 leader and winner of the British Council UK Alumni Awards 2020 for India & South Asia
  • Active mentor and investor with The Chennai Angels; member of Meta India Client Council, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and TiE
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Yogeshwaran S

Founder Director Matexnet Private Ltd
Founder Director and seasoned investment banker driving innovation in B2B procurement and digital lending.

Yogeshwaran S

Founder Director Matexnet Private Ltd
  • Founder Director, Matexnet Private Ltd – India’s first Internet-driven B2B procurement platform transacting ₹1500 Cr
  • MBA graduate with 23+ years as investment banker, investor, and entrepreneur
  • Led turnaround of multiple stressed companies and guided entrepreneurs on growth strategies
  • Co-promoter of Kuwy.in (digital lending for used automotive industry) and investor in multiple B2B startups
  • Founder Director, Matexnet Private Ltd – India’s first Internet-driven B2B procurement platform transacting ₹1500 Cr
  • MBA graduate with 23+ years as investment banker, investor, and entrepreneur
  • Led turnaround of multiple stressed companies and guided entrepreneurs on growth strategies
  • Co-promoter of Kuwy.in (digital lending for used automotive industry) and investor in multiple B2B startups

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