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Arun Miranda

Arun Miranda

Director Astrotech Steels Private Limited
A first-generation entrepreneur with over 30 years of global experience in manufacturing, business development, and social impact.
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Arun Miranda

Director Astrotech Steels Private Limited
  • Director at Astrotech Steels Pvt. Ltd., with a proven track record of promoting and managing ventures internationally.
  • Three decades of hands-on experience in the manufacturing sector across multiple geographies.
  • Strong focus on innovation, education, and building sustainable business ecosystems.
  • Actively involved in initiatives that blend enterprise with meaningful community impact.
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  • Director at Astrotech Steels Pvt. Ltd., with a proven track record of promoting and managing ventures internationally.
  • Three decades of hands-on experience in the manufacturing sector across multiple geographies.
  • Strong focus on innovation, education, and building sustainable business ecosystems.
  • Actively involved in initiatives that blend enterprise with meaningful community impact.
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Balakrishnan S

Founder & CEO ANB Systems Inc.
Leading innovations in energy efficiency software with over 40 years of industry expertise.
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Balakrishnan S

Founder & CEO ANB Systems Inc.
  • Built ANB Systems into a 140-person firm focused on energy efficiency and utility tech.
  • Expert in renewables, demand-side management, and energy risk strategies.
  • Creator of eTRACK+, a cloud-based platform used by U.S. utilities.
  • Holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Bombay and a Master’s from NJIT.
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  • Built ANB Systems into a 140-person firm focused on energy efficiency and utility tech.
  • Expert in renewables, demand-side management, and energy risk strategies.
  • Creator of eTRACK+, a cloud-based platform used by U.S. utilities.
  • Holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Bombay and a Master’s from NJIT.
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Baskar Raj Ceri D

Founder & Director Apna Technologies & Solutions Private Ltd.
A pioneering entrepreneur and global business leader driving innovation in railway safety technology and aerospace business development.
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Baskar Raj Ceri D

Founder & Director Apna Technologies & Solutions Private Ltd.
  • Founded Apna Technologies, India’s pioneer in railway safety and efficiency products.
  • Global Director at NI, leading Aerospace, Defense & Government business worldwide.
  • Early member of NI India team; scaled it into a multi-million-dollar operation.
  • Holds engineering degrees from BITS Pilani and Vanderbilt University.
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  • Founded Apna Technologies, India’s pioneer in railway safety and efficiency products.
  • Global Director at NI, leading Aerospace, Defense & Government business worldwide.
  • Early member of NI India team; scaled it into a multi-million-dollar operation.
  • Holds engineering degrees from BITS Pilani and Vanderbilt University.
Bharat Garg

Bharat Garg

Director Pulkit TMT
Steel industry veteran and director at Pulkit TMT, with nearly three decades of experience in manufacturing and regional market leadership.
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Bharat Garg

Director Pulkit TMT
  • Over 27 years in manufacturing, sales, and marketing of long steel products across South India.
  • Director at Pulkit TMT, a leading name in reinforcement steel bars.
  • Holds an Executive MBA from ISB (PGPMAX), with global exposure at Wharton and Kellogg.
  • Passionate about yoga, cycling, art, animals, and exploring diverse cuisines.
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  • Over 27 years in manufacturing, sales, and marketing of long steel products across South India.
  • Director at Pulkit TMT, a leading name in reinforcement steel bars.
  • Holds an Executive MBA from ISB (PGPMAX), with global exposure at Wharton and Kellogg.
  • Passionate about yoga, cycling, art, animals, and exploring diverse cuisines.
Chandrasekar K B

Chandrasekar K B

CEO and Chairman Jamcracker Inc
A pioneering technology entrepreneur and visionary leader with decades of experience in IT innovation, startup incubation, and business services.
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Chandrasekar K B

CEO and Chairman Jamcracker Inc
  • Founded Exodus Communications; led IPO in 1998; E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year (1999).
  • Founder/Chairman of Jamcracker, e4e Inc., Svapas Innovations; ex-Chairman of Aztec Software.
  • Established K.B. Chandrasekhar Research Centre at Anna University for tech and life sciences.
  • Began at Wipro; founded Fouress, Inc. with major global tech clients.
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  • Founded Exodus Communications; led IPO in 1998; E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year (1999).
  • Founder/Chairman of Jamcracker, e4e Inc., Svapas Innovations; ex-Chairman of Aztec Software.
  • Established K.B. Chandrasekhar Research Centre at Anna University for tech and life sciences.
  • Began at Wipro; founded Fouress, Inc. with major global tech clients.
Chandu Nair

Chandu Nair

Entrepreneur Advisor
Seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of cross-sectoral experience in building, scaling, and advising knowledge-driven ventures.
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Chandu Nair

Entrepreneur Advisor
  • Co-founded and grew Scope e-Knowledge Center to 1,000+ employees.
  • Hands-on experience with angel, VC, and strategic funding; two successful exits.
  • Active mentor through TiE Chennai and other advisory platforms.
  • PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad; frequent speaker and visiting faculty.

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  • Co-founded and grew Scope e-Knowledge Center to 1,000+ employees.
  • Hands-on experience with angel, VC, and strategic funding; two successful exits.
  • Active mentor through TiE Chennai and other advisory platforms.
  • PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad; frequent speaker and visiting faculty.

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Chirag V

Co-Founder and CEO Solique Advisors
Chartered Accountant and co-founder with deep expertise in international taxation, regulatory advisory, and cross-border transactions.
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Chirag V

Co-Founder and CEO Solique Advisors
  • Built a fast-growing CA firm with global affiliations via GGI and TPC Group.
  • Expert in international taxation, transfer pricing, and corporate structuring.
  • Advises on acquisitions, global expansions, and employee reward models.
  • Passionate mentor and philanthropist with a keen eye on emerging tech.
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  • Built a fast-growing CA firm with global affiliations via GGI and TPC Group.
  • Expert in international taxation, transfer pricing, and corporate structuring.
  • Advises on acquisitions, global expansions, and employee reward models.
  • Passionate mentor and philanthropist with a keen eye on emerging tech.
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Damodaran V (Dan)

Founder & CEO Ampera DEI
Entrepreneur and executive with 25+ years of global experience across IT services, financial institutions, and academia.
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Damodaran V (Dan)

Founder & CEO Ampera DEI
  • Co-founded Ameex Technologies; scaled to $20M+ revenue and 500+ staff; acquired by Perficient Inc.
  • Former Director of CUIC, Anna University, placing thousands of engineering grads.
  • Held leadership roles at Motorola, Moneris (Chicago), and WorldTel (London).
  • Holds a Ph.D. in Management, MBA from Booth (Chicago), and MS in Software Engineering (Toledo).
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  • Co-founded Ameex Technologies; scaled to $20M+ revenue and 500+ staff; acquired by Perficient Inc.
  • Former Director of CUIC, Anna University, placing thousands of engineering grads.
  • Held leadership roles at Motorola, Moneris (Chicago), and WorldTel (London).
  • Holds a Ph.D. in Management, MBA from Booth (Chicago), and MS in Software Engineering (Toledo).
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Dr. Ravi Ramalingam

Managing Director KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute
Renowned ENT surgeon, medical entrepreneur, and global expert in cochlear implants and otology.
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Dr. Ravi Ramalingam

Managing Director KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute
  • Managing Director of KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute, India’s largest private ENT healthcare network.
  • Performed over 2,500 cochlear implant surgeries; leads a 25+ member implant team in Chennai.
  • Past President of AOI, Incoming President of Indian Society of Otology; Honorary ENT Consultant to Govt. of Mauritius.
  • Awarded “Best Doctor” by TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and Honorary Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.

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  • Managing Director of KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute, India’s largest private ENT healthcare network.
  • Performed over 2,500 cochlear implant surgeries; leads a 25+ member implant team in Chennai.
  • Past President of AOI, Incoming President of Indian Society of Otology; Honorary ENT Consultant to Govt. of Mauritius.
  • Awarded “Best Doctor” by TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and Honorary Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.

Dr. Sudhir Ravindran

Sudhir Raja Ravindran

Attorney-At-Law Solicitor (England & Wales) Altacit Global
Globally recognized legal expert and IP strategist bridging law, technology, and business through a multidisciplinary legal practice
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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
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  • 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
Deepak Reddy

Deepak Reddy

Managing Director & CEO Nelcast Limited
Industrial leader with a strong global academic and corporate background, driving strategic growth at Nelcast Limited.
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Deepak Reddy

Managing Director & CEO Nelcast Limited
  • Scaled Nelcast to ₹1,250+ Cr. in revenue with a global customer base.
  • Holds an MBA from Kellogg and multiple engineering degrees from Northwestern University.
  • Experience with two Fortune 500 firms in strategy and operations.
  • Leads innovation in manufacturing, design, and materials technology.
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  • Scaled Nelcast to ₹1,250+ Cr. in revenue with a global customer base.
  • Holds an MBA from Kellogg and multiple engineering degrees from Northwestern University.
  • Experience with two Fortune 500 firms in strategy and operations.
  • Leads innovation in manufacturing, design, and materials technology.
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Dr. Sreeram Srinivasan

MD & CEO Integrated Enterprises
Second-generation entrepreneur driving growth and innovation at Integrated Enterprises in financial services.
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Dr. Sreeram Srinivasan

MD & CEO Integrated Enterprises
  • MD & CEO at Integrated Enterprises; board member since 2009
  • Set up capital market and commodity verticals for the company
  • Deep experience across marketing, equity research, and risk management
  • Passionate public equities investor and advocate for retail participation
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  • MD & CEO at Integrated Enterprises; board member since 2009
  • Set up capital market and commodity verticals for the company
  • Deep experience across marketing, equity research, and risk management
  • Passionate public equities investor and advocate for retail participation

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