Seasoned Investors Backing Next Gen Founders
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.
- 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.
- 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
Sriram Vaidyanathan
Managing Director & CEO Integrated enterprises India pvt Ltd
A second-generation entrepreneur building a holistic phygital wealth management platform for retail investors.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Subramanian Diagarajan
Founder & Director, MS2 Ventures
Technology leader who built a global engineering firm delivering cutting-edge product engineering and IoT solutions to global industry giants.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Suresh Krishn
President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
Real estate entrepreneur and industry leader driving innovation and sustainability in housing development.
- 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
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.
- 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
Tej Narasa Reddy
Managing Director Nutech Associates
Real estate leader with extensive experience in investment, development, and portfolio management across India and the US.
- 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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