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Manu Iyer 

Director Bluehill.vc
An early-stage venture capitalist and entrepreneur with interests spanning deep-tech investing and consumer retail.
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Manu Iyer 

Director Bluehill.vc
  • Director at Bluehill Capital, backing 8 startups in hardware, clean-tech, and deep-tech.
  • Partner at Bluehill Retail, distributing top electronics and lifestyle brands.
  • B.Tech from IIT Madras; MBA from Duke University.
  • Started career in US financial services before founding ventures in India.
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  • Director at Bluehill Capital, backing 8 startups in hardware, clean-tech, and deep-tech.
  • Partner at Bluehill Retail, distributing top electronics and lifestyle brands.
  • B.Tech from IIT Madras; MBA from Duke University.
  • Started career in US financial services before founding ventures in India.
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Meera Reddy Y

Founder SKCL and SCANET
Founder and entrepreneur with decades of experience in logistics, real estate, and high-impact philanthropy.
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Meera Reddy Y

Founder SKCL and SCANET
  • Built SCANET into India’s top live lobster exporter with 70% market share.
  • Founded SKCL, delivering 1M+ sq. ft. of Grade A+ office space in Chennai.
  • Partnered with Indospace on large-scale warehousing; exited successfully.
  • Active in education and disability-focused philanthropy across South India.

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  • Built SCANET into India’s top live lobster exporter with 70% market share.
  • Founded SKCL, delivering 1M+ sq. ft. of Grade A+ office space in Chennai.
  • Partnered with Indospace on large-scale warehousing; exited successfully.
  • Active in education and disability-focused philanthropy across South India.

Mithun Sacheti

Mithun Sacheti

Founder Caratlane
A visionary entrepreneur best known for founding CaratLane and transforming India’s jewellery retail landscape through innovation and omni-channel strategy.
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Mithun Sacheti

Founder Caratlane
  • Built CaratLane; exited via strategic sale to Titan at a ₹17,000 crore valuation.
  • Co-Founder & GP at Singularity AMC, mentoring startups like ORO.
  • Multiple awards, featured in Forbes, TiE, and CII recognitions.
  • Certified gemologist from GIA, blending product passion with business strategy.
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  • Built CaratLane; exited via strategic sale to Titan at a ₹17,000 crore valuation.
  • Co-Founder & GP at Singularity AMC, mentoring startups like ORO.
  • Multiple awards, featured in Forbes, TiE, and CII recognitions.
  • Certified gemologist from GIA, blending product passion with business strategy.
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Mohamed Sathak

Co-Founder GoWatr
A serial entrepreneur and educationist with ventures spanning software, digital media, water tech, and social impact.
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Mohamed Sathak

Co-Founder GoWatr
  • Founded Openwave Computing (4 countries) and co-founded GoWatr, a water services platform.
  • Director at Mohamed Sathak Group, managing 18 institutions across sectors.
  • Founded JustOut digital news app; runs family coffee export business to Europe & US.
  • MBA (Long Island University), B.Com (Loyola), and software diploma (Informatics, Singapore).
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  • Founded Openwave Computing (4 countries) and co-founded GoWatr, a water services platform.
  • Director at Mohamed Sathak Group, managing 18 institutions across sectors.
  • Founded JustOut digital news app; runs family coffee export business to Europe & US.
  • MBA (Long Island University), B.Com (Loyola), and software diploma (Informatics, Singapore).
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Mohammed Faizullah

Founder Cogent Innovations Private Ltd
A tech entrepreneur driving critical software solutions for ATM services, gate management, and public sector infrastructure across multiple continents.
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Mohammed Faizullah

Founder Cogent Innovations Private Ltd
  • Founder of Cogent Innovations, serving India, SE Asia, Australia, and Africa.
  • Enables real-time resolution of 80%+ ATM issues in India.
  • Developed service management systems for India’s Income Tax Department.
  • Clients include Siemens, SAP, Hitachi, BMW, ITC, DLF, and The Leela hotels.
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  • Founder of Cogent Innovations, serving India, SE Asia, Australia, and Africa.
  • Enables real-time resolution of 80%+ ATM issues in India.
  • Developed service management systems for India’s Income Tax Department.
  • Clients include Siemens, SAP, Hitachi, BMW, ITC, DLF, and The Leela hotels.
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Mridula Ramesh

Executive Committee Member
An author, climatetech investor, and sustainability advocate pioneering solutions in waste, water, and climate resilience.
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Mridula Ramesh

Executive Committee Member
  • Founded Sundaram Climate Institute, focused on waste and water management solutions.
  • Angel investor in nearly 30 climate tech startups.
  • Executive Director at Sundaram Textiles; ex-McKinsey consultant (Silicon Valley).
  • Board trustee at WWF India; climate writer for top Indian publications.
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  • Founded Sundaram Climate Institute, focused on waste and water management solutions.
  • Angel investor in nearly 30 climate tech startups.
  • Executive Director at Sundaram Textiles; ex-McKinsey consultant (Silicon Valley).
  • Board trustee at WWF India; climate writer for top Indian publications.
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Muralidharan V M

Chief Operating Officer Bahwan CyberTek Group
A tech leader and educationist with a deep commitment to social impact, women’s education, and entrepreneurship.
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Muralidharan V M

Chief Operating Officer Bahwan CyberTek Group
  • COO at Bahwan CyberTek Group; board member at Tekion India and Matrix Business Services.
  • Chairs Ethiraj College for Women and ALERT nonprofit board.
  • Active in TiE Chennai, Chennai Angels, CII, FICCI, and SICCI leadership.
  • Recipient of ‘Edupreneur of the Year’ and Lifetime Achievement awards.
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  • COO at Bahwan CyberTek Group; board member at Tekion India and Matrix Business Services.
  • Chairs Ethiraj College for Women and ALERT nonprofit board.
  • Active in TiE Chennai, Chennai Angels, CII, FICCI, and SICCI leadership.
  • Recipient of ‘Edupreneur of the Year’ and Lifetime Achievement awards.
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Murugan Narayananswamy

CEO Southern Health Foods Pvt Ltd
A seasoned sales and marketing professional passionate about building brands and enhancing community well-being.
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Murugan Narayananswamy

CEO Southern Health Foods Pvt Ltd
  • Held key roles at Philips India, Britannia, Danone, Nerolac, Jubilant Foodworks, and Southern Health Foods.
  • BE (Hons) Electrical & Electronics, BITS Pilani; PGDM, XIM Bhubaneswar.
  • Expertise across multiple industries and geographies in India.
  • Passionate about movies, sports, and social impact.
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  • Held key roles at Philips India, Britannia, Danone, Nerolac, Jubilant Foodworks, and Southern Health Foods.
  • BE (Hons) Electrical & Electronics, BITS Pilani; PGDM, XIM Bhubaneswar.
  • Expertise across multiple industries and geographies in India.
  • Passionate about movies, sports, and social impact.
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Murugavel Janakiraman

Founder CEO Matrimony.com
Founder and CEO of Matrimony.com, India’s leading online matchmaking platform, revolutionizing how Indians find life partners since 1997.
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Murugavel Janakiraman

Founder CEO Matrimony.com
  • Scaled Matrimony.com to 3,000+ employees and 130 branches in 20 cities.
  • Transformed traditional matchmaking into a leading online platform.
  • Awarded Digital Entrepreneur of the Year; two-time ET Entrepreneur nominee.
  • Speaker at Harvard, Stanford India, and IAMAI global summits.
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  • Scaled Matrimony.com to 3,000+ employees and 130 branches in 20 cities.
  • Transformed traditional matchmaking into a leading online platform.
  • Awarded Digital Entrepreneur of the Year; two-time ET Entrepreneur nominee.
  • Speaker at Harvard, Stanford India, and IAMAI global summits.
Muthu Murugappan

Muthiah Murugappan

Head – Strategy & Nutraceuticals EID Parry (India) Ltd
Head of Strategy and Nutraceuticals at EID Parry (India) Ltd, driving growth across multiple sectors within the Murugappa Group.
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Muthiah Murugappan

Head – Strategy & Nutraceuticals EID Parry (India) Ltd
  • Heads EID Parry’s nutraceuticals portfolio and company strategy.
  • Diverse FMCG and export experience across India and North America.
  • Angel investor since 2010 in SaaS, ecommerce, deep tech, and consumer goods.
  • B.Sc. from Warwick; MBA from London Business School.
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  • Heads EID Parry’s nutraceuticals portfolio and company strategy.
  • Diverse FMCG and export experience across India and North America.
  • Angel investor since 2010 in SaaS, ecommerce, deep tech, and consumer goods.
  • B.Sc. from Warwick; MBA from London Business School.
Manav Goyal

Manav Goyal

Former Director Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd
A third-generation entrepreneur with a strong foothold in hospitality and apparel exports, blending legacy with forward-looking business development.
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Manav Goyal

Former Director Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd
  • Executive Director at Adyar Gate Hotels; drives business development and new ventures.
  • Former Managing Partner in family apparel export business; youngest APCI committee member.
  • MBA from IIM Bangalore; Strategic Hotel Management at Cornell.
  • Executive committee member of SIHRA & FHRAI; board member at Mumtaz Hotels.
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  • Executive Director at Adyar Gate Hotels; drives business development and new ventures.
  • Former Managing Partner in family apparel export business; youngest APCI committee member.
  • MBA from IIM Bangalore; Strategic Hotel Management at Cornell.
  • Executive committee member of SIHRA & FHRAI; board member at Mumtaz Hotels.
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Mehul Uday Nanavati

Managing Partner Vivam Ventures Pvt Ltd
A seasoned business leader with extensive experience in operations, international expansion, and strategic management across the petrochemical industry.
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Mehul Uday Nanavati

Managing Partner Vivam Ventures Pvt Ltd
  • Leads Raj Petro Specialities in India and Dubai, scaling multinational operations.
  • Oversaw projects, operations, and global business development for nearly three decades.
  • Key player in Raj Petro’s integration with a German MNC.
  • Chemistry degree; MBA from University of Manchester; GMP from Harvard Business School.

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  • Leads Raj Petro Specialities in India and Dubai, scaling multinational operations.
  • Oversaw projects, operations, and global business development for nearly three decades.
  • Key player in Raj Petro’s integration with a German MNC.
  • Chemistry degree; MBA from University of Manchester; GMP from Harvard Business School.

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