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Sivadas Raghava
Independant Consultant
Serial entrepreneur, investor, and author with deep expertise in innovation and business development.
Sivadas Raghava
Independant Consultant
- Co-founder & ex-MD of Scope e-Knowledge Center, led multiple successful exits
- IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and author of “Failure to Millionaire – You Too Can!”
- Pioneer in India’s KPO and B2B content sectors with strong innovation focus
- Passionate about yoga, meditation, trekking; advocates personal growth and entrepreneurship
- Co-founder & ex-MD of Scope e-Knowledge Center, led multiple successful exits
- IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and author of “Failure to Millionaire – You Too Can!”
- Pioneer in India’s KPO and B2B content sectors with strong innovation focus
- Passionate about yoga, meditation, trekking; advocates personal growth and entrepreneurship
Sreehari Sundaram
Director Pan Asia Group
Leads diverse operations across IT, HR, energy, and real estate under the globally active Pan Asia Group.
Sreehari Sundaram
Director Pan Asia Group
- Director at Pan Asia Resources (Consulting) with global branches
- CEO of Pan Asia HR Solutions, focused on staff augmentation in India
- Oversees ventures in commodities trading and managed IT services
- Group operates across Singapore, India, Malaysia, USA, and more
- Director at Pan Asia Resources (Consulting) with global branches
- CEO of Pan Asia HR Solutions, focused on staff augmentation in India
- Oversees ventures in commodities trading and managed IT services
- Group operates across Singapore, India, Malaysia, USA, and more
Sriram Vaidyanathan
Managing Director & CEO Integrated enterprises India pvt Ltd
A second-generation entrepreneur building a holistic phygital wealth management platform for retail investors.
Sriram Vaidyanathan
Managing Director & CEO Integrated enterprises India pvt Ltd
- Spearheaded the launch of capital market and commodity verticals at Integrated.
- Brings deep expertise in financial services, spanning marketing, equity research, and risk management.
- Actively champions retail investor participation and digital transformation in capital markets.
- Holds an engineering degree and a master’s from Leeds University Business School.
- Spearheaded the launch of capital market and commodity verticals at Integrated.
- Brings deep expertise in financial services, spanning marketing, equity research, and risk management.
- Actively champions retail investor participation and digital transformation in capital markets.
- Holds an engineering degree and a master’s from Leeds University Business School.
Srikanth MC
Director Adyanth Management Consultancy Private Ltd
Veteran investment banker and PPP expert with deep experience in infrastructure, finance, and development consulting.
Srikanth MC
Director Adyanth Management Consultancy Private Ltd
- Over 35 years in investment banking, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships
- Led Asia’s first greenfield water PPP in Tirupur; ex-CFO of the project
- Consultant to Asian Development Bank across water, transport, and energy sectors
- Director at a FinTech startup focused on digital financial empowerment
- Over 35 years in investment banking, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships
- Led Asia’s first greenfield water PPP in Tirupur; ex-CFO of the project
- Consultant to Asian Development Bank across water, transport, and energy sectors
- Director at a FinTech startup focused on digital financial empowerment
Srinivasan B
Managing Director Vikatan Group Private Ltd
Media leader who transformed a legacy print business into a diversified, multi-platform media powerhouse.
Srinivasan B
Managing Director Vikatan Group Private Ltd
- MD of Vikatan Group; grew business 35x with 16.5% CAGR over 24 years
- Expanded from print to digital, TV, books, and social media since 1997
- Oversees 13 Tamil magazine titles with over 1M copies published per issue
- Pioneered early digital adoption and led top-rated Tamil TV content production
- MD of Vikatan Group; grew business 35x with 16.5% CAGR over 24 years
- Expanded from print to digital, TV, books, and social media since 1997
- Oversees 13 Tamil magazine titles with over 1M copies published per issue
- Pioneered early digital adoption and led top-rated Tamil TV content production
Srinivasan H R
Vice Chairman & MD Take Solutions Ltd
Visionary business leader who built a $110M tech-enabled enterprise with global leadership in Life Sciences and Supply Chain Management.
Srinivasan H R
Vice Chairman & MD Take Solutions Ltd
- Vice Chairman & MD of Take Solutions Ltd, a publicly listed company founded in 2001
- Led strategic expansion from India to global markets in Life Sciences and SCM tech
- Former civil servant turned entrepreneur with leadership roles across Shriram Group, Sembcorp, and Temasek
- Recognized with CII and Business Line Entrepreneur Awards; active in CII, TiE, and YPO
- Vice Chairman & MD of Take Solutions Ltd, a publicly listed company founded in 2001
- Led strategic expansion from India to global markets in Life Sciences and SCM tech
- Former civil servant turned entrepreneur with leadership roles across Shriram Group, Sembcorp, and Temasek
- Recognized with CII and Business Line Entrepreneur Awards; active in CII, TiE, and YPO
Sriram Subramanya
CEO Integra Software Services Private Ltd
Entrepreneur who built a global digital content powerhouse while driving social impact through sustainability, education, and innovation.
Sriram Subramanya
CEO Integra Software Services Private Ltd
- Founder & CEO of Integra Software Services, a 1100-employee leader in digital, eLearning & publishing solutions
- Spearheaded Integra’s rise as a trusted global partner for top publishing companies
- Social impact champion through Sriram Charitable Trust, Puducherry Vision 2025, and large-scale afforestation
- Recently launched ‘Farmerie’—a sustainable organic food brand promoting clean eating and farmer livelihoods
- Founder & CEO of Integra Software Services, a 1100-employee leader in digital, eLearning & publishing solutions
- Spearheaded Integra’s rise as a trusted global partner for top publishing companies
- Social impact champion through Sriram Charitable Trust, Puducherry Vision 2025, and large-scale afforestation
- Recently launched ‘Farmerie’—a sustainable organic food brand promoting clean eating and farmer livelihoods
Subramanian Diagarajan
Founding CEO & MD Hinduja Tech Private Ltd
Technology leader who built a global engineering firm delivering cutting-edge product engineering and IoT solutions to global industry giants.
Subramanian Diagarajan
Founding CEO & MD Hinduja Tech Private Ltd
- Founding CEO & MD of Hinduja Tech; led this as a trusted partner to provide product engineering and technology solutions to global automotive & aerospace companies
- Instrumental in bringing Renault-Nissan as a strategic investor and expanding footprint across India, US, UK, Europe & Japan
- Established ACE Innovation Center, inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to drive R&D in automotive, aerospace & defense
- Champion of talent development and innovation; pioneered ICT Academy and Chennai Aero-park through CII leadership
- Founding CEO & MD of Hinduja Tech; led this as a trusted partner to provide product engineering and technology solutions to global automotive & aerospace companies
- Instrumental in bringing Renault-Nissan as a strategic investor and expanding footprint across India, US, UK, Europe & Japan
- Established ACE Innovation Center, inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to drive R&D in automotive, aerospace & defense
- Champion of talent development and innovation; pioneered ICT Academy and Chennai Aero-park through CII leadership
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
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
- 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
Sundar Sethuraman
CEO Purple Drive Technologies
Entrepreneurial tech leader who built and scaled global digital ventures while driving social impact through rural education.
Sundar Sethuraman
CEO Purple Drive Technologies
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students
Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Managing Partner South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP
Second-generation entrepreneur driving growth and diversification of a heritage handloom business into new sectors.
Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Managing Partner South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship
Suresh Kalpathi
Chairman & CEO Kalpathi Investments
Veteran tech entrepreneur and investor with a track record of building and scaling pioneering IT and education ventures.
Suresh Kalpathi
Chairman & CEO Kalpathi Investments
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing
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