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Arun Miranda

Arun Miranda

Chairman & Managing Director at Astrotech Steels Pvt. Ltd. & Triune Technofab Pvt. Ltd.
A first-generation entrepreneur with over 30 years of global experience in manufacturing & business development that also create a positive social impact.
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Arun Miranda

Chairman & Managing Director at Astrotech Steels Pvt. Ltd. & Triune Technofab Pvt. Ltd.
  • 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.
  • Holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Maters Degree in Business Administration
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  • 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.
  • Holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Maters Degree in Business Administration
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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 – ApnaTech, Managing Director – NI India & Global Business Director, Aerospace/Defense BU – Emerson T&M
A pioneering entrepreneur and global business leader in deep-tech.
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Baskar Raj Ceri D

Founder - ApnaTech, Managing Director – NI India & Global Business Director, Aerospace/Defense BU - Emerson T&M
  • Founded Apna Technologies, India’s pioneer in railway safety and efficiency products and several other tech companies.
  • Global Business Director at Emerson T&M (NI), leading Aerospace, Defense & Government business worldwide and Managing Director at NI-India
  • Founding member of NI-India team; scaled it into a multi-million-dollar operation.
  • Holds engineering degrees from BITS-Pilani and Vanderbilt University-USA.

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  • Founded Apna Technologies, India’s pioneer in railway safety and efficiency products and several other tech companies.
  • Global Business Director at Emerson T&M (NI), leading Aerospace, Defense & Government business worldwide and Managing Director at NI-India
  • Founding member of NI-India team; scaled it into a multi-million-dollar operation.
  • Holds engineering degrees from BITS-Pilani and Vanderbilt University-USA.

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.

Chirag V

Chirag V

Co-Founder and CEO Solique Advisors
Chartered Accountant and ISB alumnus with over 15 years of experience 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 a Global Capability Centre for accounting, consolidation, and compliance.
• Specialist in international taxation, transfer pricing, and corporate structuring; advises on acquisitions, global expansion, and employee reward models.
• Visionary behind AskSolique, an AI platform delivering real-time tax and regulatory intelligence.
• Passionate mentor and philanthropist focused on leveraging emerging technology for professional excellence.

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• Built a fast-growing CA firm with a Global Capability Centre for accounting, consolidation, and compliance.
• Specialist in international taxation, transfer pricing, and corporate structuring; advises on acquisitions, global expansion, and employee reward models.
• Visionary behind AskSolique, an AI platform delivering real-time tax and regulatory intelligence.
• Passionate mentor and philanthropist focused on leveraging emerging technology for professional excellence.

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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
  • Leading Ampera Technologies as Founder & CEO to create equal opportunities and professional growth for highly skilled Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).  
  • Co-founded Ameex Technologies; scaled to $20M+ revenue and 500+ staff; acquired by Perficient Inc.
  • Held various 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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  • Leading Ampera Technologies as Founder & CEO to create equal opportunities and professional growth for highly skilled Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).  
  • Co-founded Ameex Technologies; scaled to $20M+ revenue and 500+ staff; acquired by Perficient Inc.
  • Held various 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.

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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Elango P

Managing Director Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
Veteran oil & gas executive with over 28 years of leadership experience in upstream operations and strategic industry transformation.
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Elango P

Managing Director Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
  • Former CEO & Whole-Time Director at Cairn India, scaling crude oil production to 30% of India’s output.
  • Began career at ONGC in 1985; strong operational and business expertise across energy value chain.
  • Leading exploration and production growth at HOEC since 2015.
  • Recipient of Platts Asia CEO finalist, Oil Industry Safety Award, and Golden Peacock Award.

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  • Former CEO & Whole-Time Director at Cairn India, scaling crude oil production to 30% of India’s output.
  • Began career at ONGC in 1985; strong operational and business expertise across energy value chain.
  • Leading exploration and production growth at HOEC since 2015.
  • Recipient of Platts Asia CEO finalist, Oil Industry Safety Award, and Golden Peacock Award.

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