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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

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  • 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

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Sriram Subramanya

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

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  • 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

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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

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  • 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.

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Sudhir Rao

Managing Partner – IndusAge Partners and Senior Partner – Celesta Capital
ScaleUp advisor and investor backing purpose-driven teams to solve complex challenges through innovation.

Sudhir Rao

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  • ScaleUp Advisor and Investor focused on high-performance teams, with over 45 years of experience in capital markets across public markets, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
  • Invests in companies that leverage people with purpose to drive science, technology, and engineering solutions for large-scale, complex problems.
  • Believes that risk, invention, innovation, and the “spooky” are only frightening until invested in understanding and embracing them with grace.
  • Chartered Accountant (ICAI), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), alumnus of Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (collaborated on innovation), and part of the first Advanced Leadership course.

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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

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  • 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

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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

Sudhir Raja Ravindran

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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

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Sundar Sethuraman

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

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  • 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

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Sunil Kumar Singhvi

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

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  • 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

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Suresh Kalpathi

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

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  • 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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Suresh Krishn

President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
Real estate entrepreneur and industry leader driving innovation and sustainability in housing development.

Suresh Krishn

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  • President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu and Chairman, Infrastructure Panel, CII
  • Founder of Isha Homes, delivering 2M+ sq. ft. of innovative housing
  • Led Tamil Nadu’s first child-safe and platinum-rated eco-villa projects
  • Active investor across construction, insurance, and tech startups

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Swetha Kochar

Associate Partner PKC Management Consulting
Chartered Accountant and strategy consultant bringing McKinsey-grade advisory to mid-sized and family-run businesses in India.

Swetha Kochar

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  • Associate Partner, PKC Management Consulting; ex-McKinsey, ex-KPMG M&A Advisory
  • Advised CEOs at McKinsey on strategy, turnarounds, and operational excellence
  • Scaled PKC to 150+ consultants, serving 450+ client groups across India
  • Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 – Consulting by Entrepreneur India

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Tej Narasa Reddy

Managing Director Nutech Associates
Real estate leader with extensive experience in investment, development, and portfolio management across India and the US.

Tej Narasa Reddy

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  • MD of Nutech Associates — a premier real estate developer with 150+ projects in Chennai and Bangalore
  • Former Head of Real Estate Investments, Brookfield Asset Management India, managing ~$1B deployment in offices and hotels
  • Ex-Colony Capital, New York — managed a $5B portfolio of 320 US hotels, focusing on strategic initiatives and portfolio management
  • Alumnus of Cornell College of Business and College of Engineering, Guindy

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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.