Seasoned Investors Backing Next Gen Founders
Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian
Owner Synergistix(India) Pvt.Ltd.
Technologist and business leader with deep R&D roots, now active in specialty chemicals, mentorship, and tech investing.
- Former President at Sanmar Group; now leads Synergistix India across 6 verticals.
- Pioneered automation for Indian Railways and media during 19 years at Indchem Electronics.
- Holds B.Tech from REC Trichy and MS from University of Tulsa; began career in the US.
- Passionate mentor, angel investor, and active in Chennai’s cultural and social circles.
Ram Mohan
Chief Strategy Officer Identity Digital Inc
Internet infrastructure and security expert, with decades of leadership in global DNS, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
- Chief Strategy Officer at Identity Digital (formerly Afilias), leading global domain and DNS strategy.
- Founding member of ICANN’s SSAC; advisor to governments on internet policy and security.
- Co-founder of TurnTide (acquired by Symantec); creator of platforms like Encyclopedia.com.
- Serves on boards of technology and startup companies; inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame (2025).
Ramaraj R
Senior Advisor Elevar Advisors Private Ltd
Serial entrepreneur and internet pioneer, best known for co-founding Sify and mentoring India’s next generation of leaders.
- Co-founder & former CEO of Sify, India’s first Internet company listed on NASDAQ.
- Senior Advisor at Elevar Advisors; formerly served on IIM Calcutta’s Board of Governors.
- Founding member and first Indian on the Board of ICANN; ex-Trustee, TiE Global & Olympic Gold Quest.
- Recipient of CII Lifetime Achievement Award; co-founded Coaching Foundation of India.
Ramkumar L
Angel Investor & Mentor
Seasoned business leader and angel investor, with deep expertise in manufacturing, corporate strategy, and startup mentorship.
- Former MD of Tube Investments of India; 25+ years leading businesses across industrial sectors.
- Independent Director on boards of Shanthi Gears and Igarashi Motors; on Governing Board of IIM Bodhgaya.
- Active angel investor and mentor with The Chennai Angels and IITM Incubation Cell.
- Past President of Madras Management Association; awarded Business Leader of the Year by Loyola Alumni Association.
Ranganathan C
Chairperson CavinKare
Visionary entrepreneur who built CavinKare from a single brand into a diversified FMCG and salon services powerhouse.
- Founder & CMD of CavinKare; built iconic brands like Chik, Spinz, Meera, and Cavin’s.
- Pioneer of sachet revolution and family salon chains through Limelite & Green Trends.
- Former Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu; Past President, Madras Management Association.
- Founder of CavinKare Ability & Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards; strong advocate for inclusion and entrepreneurship.
Ravi Ramalingam Dr.
Managing Director KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute
Renowned ENT surgeon, medical entrepreneur, and global expert in cochlear implants and otology.
- 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.
Ravichandran Purushothaman
President, Danfoss India
Vice President at Danfoss India and a strategic leader advancing energy efficiency, sustainable technologies, and food system innovation.
- 25+ years in sales, strategy, and M&A across Asia-Pacific and Europe with Danfoss and Siemens.
- VP at Danfoss India; global management team member and board director.
- Chairs CII’s Energy Efficiency Council and Cold Chain Logistics Task Force.
- Mentors startups in agri-tech, manufacturing, and climate; involved with RMI’s Cooling Prize.
Reddy GRK
Chairman & Managing Director Marg Ltd
First-generation entrepreneur and visionary behind MARG Group’s growth into a diversified infrastructure leader.
- Founded MARG Group in 1994, evolving it from EPC to a multi-sector infrastructure major.
- Holds a commerce postgraduate degree and is a Kellogg School of Management alumnus.
- Focuses on sustainable infrastructure and inclusive, holistic regional development.
- Active in CII and currently President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Reji Joseph
Investor / Advisor
Transforming enterprises through high-impact interventions
- A Chartered Accountant with Big 4 credentials (PwC, KPMG), a globally experienced financial executive with leadership across premier financial markets, in India, GCC and Southeast Asia
- Specialising in management, private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance.
- Longest-serving and most successful CEO of a publicly listed Private Equity holding company, led the enterprise through a dramatic turnaround from record losses to record-breaking profitability.
- Executed high-impact investments, IPOs, structured and exited growth capital investments, and led board-level transformations.
Sameer Mehta
Chairperson the Atlas Family Office & Dr Mehta’s Hospitals
Investor and business leader with deep expertise in healthcare, chemicals / material science and deep technology.
- Leads the Atlas Family Office; Chairperson, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
- Co-founded India Home Health Care (successful exit), School of the Future, Arya Play Games & more
- 30+ years in global strategy, M&A, investment and entrepreneurial leadership
- IITM PhD; Kellogg MBA; Fellow Chemical Engineer; Independent Director on Professional & NGO Boards
Sanjay A Wadhwa
Owner & Managing Partner Ap International
Veteran media entrepreneur and key force behind global Tamil film distribution.
- Managing Partner at AP International, a leader in film exports
- Diversified family business into audio, digital formats & global cinemas
- Built a 450+ film catalogue across Tamil and Malayalam content
- Holds an MBA in Finance from University of Scranton, USA
Sanjay Lulla
Founder S.M. Lulla Industries Worldwide Private Ltd
Award-winning first-generation entrepreneur in global leather fashion and industrial real estate.
- Founder of S.M. Lulla Industries, exporting high-fashion leather since 1987
- Leads 7 factories with 1,500+ employees serving top global brands
- Director of S4Carlisle, a Chennai-based knowledge outsourcing firm
- Active in real estate, specializing in industrial warehouse development and leasing
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