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Mridula Ramesh

Mridula Ramesh

Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute; Executive Director, Sundaram Textiles
An author, climate tech investor, and sustainability advocate pioneering solutions in waste, water, and climate resilience.

Mridula Ramesh

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  • Founded Sundaram Climate Institute, focused on waste and water management solutions.
  • Angel investor in over 30 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.

Muralidharan V M

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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.

Murugan Narayananswamy

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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

Murugavel Janakiraman

Founder, Chairman & MD, CEO – Matrimony.com Ltd
Founder and CEO of Matrimony.com, India’s leading online matchmaking platform, revolutionizing how Indians find life partners since 1997.

Murugavel Janakiraman

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  • Scaled Matrimony.com to 3,000+ employees, 130 branches in 20 cities, transforming 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.
  • Chairman- TiE, Chennai & of CII CEO Forum

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Narasimhan Narayanan

Narasimhan Narayanan

President EssilorLuxottica South Asia
A seasoned global executive with deep cross-industry expertise in leadership, finance, M&A, and business transformation.

Narasimhan Narayanan

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  • Leads EssilorLuxottica South Asia, driving growth across wholesale, retail, and M&A.
  • Former CFO at Coats Plc; senior roles at GE, Microsoft South Asia, and Unilever India.
  • Managed 50+ joint ventures and multiple global transactions.
  • Chartered Accountant with CPA (USA), ACMA (UK), and ACS (India) credentials.a

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Narayanan R

Director and Co Founder Nett 10 Digital Ltd
A serial entrepreneur and advisor with a track record in FMCG, food tech, IT consulting, and media ventures.

Narayanan R

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  • Co-founder of Nett10 Digital, specializing in IT product consultancy.
  • Built and exited ventures like Indian Food Fermentations, Kaati Zone, and 2020 Media (acquired by Publicis).
  • Held leadership roles at Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Rediffusion Advertising.
  • MBA from IIM Calcutta; worked across Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata

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Navneet Agarwal

Navneet Agarwal

Managing Director RBA Exports Private Ltd
A global manufacturing leader driving growth and innovation in iron castings, with deep expertise in strategy and international markets.

Navneet Agarwal

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  • Heads RBA Exports, leading global growth in sanitary and infrastructure castings.
  • Drives strategy, diversification, and global expansion for the RB Agarwalla Group.
  • Ex-US manufacturing professional in automotive and power transmission sectors.
  • MBA from Chicago Booth; B.Tech from IIT Bombay.

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Padma Chandrasekaran

Angel Investor
A seasoned executive, angel investor, and global development leader with over 30 years of cross-sectoral experience in tech, philanthropy, and governance.

Padma Chandrasekaran

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  • Board member at Archean Chemicals, Adani Capital & PNB MetLife.
  • Founding team at Sify; led Nasdaq listing.
  • Ex-Gates Foundation, managed $200M+ global health portfolio.
  • MBAs from IIM-A & USF; Math/Stats degree from Calcutta University.

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Pankaj Daga

Director Meenakshi Packagings Private Ltd
Entrepreneur in sustainable building materials with global exposure and a passion for scalable, impactful business ideas.

Pankaj Daga

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  • Director at Meenakshi Packagings, specializing in EPS and green materials.
  • Founded the ‘Fab World’ brand in 2014 for innovative building solutions.
  • Holds an MSc in International Business (UK); active in real estate.
  • Keen to support startups at the implementation stage, financially or strategically.

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Paul Arvindh Pandian

Paul Arvindh Pandian

Senior Counsel Madras High Court
Senior Advocate with 30+ years of legal expertise, specializing in corporate law, M&A, insolvency, and tax.

Paul Arvindh Pandian

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  • Former Additional Advocate General, Tamil Nadu (2012–2021).
  • Specialist in corporate law, M&A, restructuring, and taxation.
  • Trained mediator from Harvard; member of Madras HC Mediation Committee.
  • Co-author and editor of leading legal texts.

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Piyush Bhandari

Co-Founder & CEO xponential digital
Chartered Accountant and cross-border advisory expert, driving global business expansion through IMC Group.

Piyush Bhandari

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  • Managing Partner at IMC, offering cross-border services across Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Advises on market entry, tax, mobility, and outsourcing for global clients.
  • Launched YourGlobalPro, a platform with 3,000+ professionals in 60+ countries.
  • Serves on boards of CPAAI International and Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

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Prabhakar Ram Venkataraman

Founder & CEO Newgen Imaging Systems Private Ltd
Entrepreneur in publishing and tech services, with decades of experience scaling global content solutions.

Prabhakar Ram Venkataraman

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  • Founded Newgen KnowledgeWorks in 1996, now a 800+ strong global team.
  • Built end-to-end publishing services with offices in the US and UK.
  • Raised investment from Carlyle; enabled successful secondary exits in 2011.
  • Earlier led family business in printing, packaging, and paper distribution.

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Become An Angel

Membership is by invitation only. A new member should be referred and recommended by a current TCA member (sponsor). Any current member can sponsor a candidate for Membership by sending a profile of the candidate to the secretariat with a short cover note explaining why he/she considers the candidate a potential member.

Interested candidates can view the list of TCA members above and approach us through them or send an email to connect@143.244.141.67.