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A visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, he founded S2Tech, a global IT company based in Chesterfield, Missouri, with an offshore development center in Hyderabad, India. S2Tech specializes in Project Management, IT Consulting, and Quality Management. Committed to philanthropy, he supports academically bright students from economically disadvantaged families in India through the Fortune Fund, a non-profit organization.
Prem Jain, an engineer with a Midas Touch, is an alumnus of BITS Pilani, with a flourishing career spanning 23 years.  He was part of a team of engineers financed by Cisco Systems, known as the "heart, soul, and brains" of Cisco. This team created several successful startups that Cisco bankrolled and later acquired for significantly more money. They were responsible for every breakout product Cisco created in the past two decades. Jain also served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Insieme BU.  He is the recipient of two patents and is a member of the IEEE organization.  Currently, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pensando Systems, a cloud and enterprise data center startup founded in 2017 by four former executives from Cisco Systems.
BV Jagdeesh, Managing Partner at KAAJ Ventures and Founding Managing Partner at Silicon Valley Quad (SVQ), is a visionary leader in entrepreneurship with a remarkable career. Renowned in Silicon Valley, he was the Founding Investor & CEO of NetScaler, a pioneer in Application Delivery, later acquired by Citrix for $325M. Jagdeesh continued as Group VP and GM for Citrix’s Application Networking division. In a career spanning over three decades, he co-founded Exodus Communications, serving as CTO, leading to a successful IPO and a market cap of $30 billion. Throughout, Jagdeesh showcased exceptional leadership, holding key roles, including Board Director and Seed Investor at Ocarina Networks, President and CEO at 3Leaf Systems, and roles at Ankeena Networks and Gabriel Venture Partners.
Surbhi Kaul

Surbhi Kaul

Juniper , VP Product Management & Customer Experience
Surbhi Kaul, an alumna of Harvard Business School, is an experienced professional with expertise in leading product design, development, and strategy in Fortune 500 companies. With over 20 years of experience, Surbhi Kaul has led product and engineering teams at major tech firms like Google, YouTube, Netflix, and Cisco. In the last decade, she successfully launched numerous AI-driven products and played a key role in Google Home and Google Assistant's advancements. Surbhi's motivational leadership style drives cross-functional initiatives for the digital transformation of services and enterprise business.
Passionate business leader with a track record of achievements in developing and scaling technology firms, demonstrating expertise in driving top-line growth, fostering product and marketing innovation, and achieving significant market share increases. Co-founder of Sarvega, acquired by Intel and now featured as a case study at Harvard Business School. Collaborative team player, passionate about developing talent and providing coaching to individuals.
Hemant Hebbar

Hemant Hebbar

Vice President, Corporate Development Hewlett Packard
Hemant Hebbar is Vice President of Corporate Development at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). He is a seasoned executive responsible for accelerating growth and innovation via acquisitions, carve-outs, and strategic investments. Hemant has successfully closed over 50 transactions with an aggregate transaction value in excess of 30B. Having led both Corporate Development and Integration teams at HPE, Hemant brings unique experience in managing transformative transactions through the deal life cycle from strategic alignment and planning to diligence and integration. Prior to HPE, Hemant was an Investment Banker with a focus on technology M&A, and debt and equity transactions. Hemant holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Strategy from U.C. Berkeley and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.
Ken Burke

Ken Burke

CEO Microcasting and EntrepreneurNOW!
Ken Burke has been a practicing entrepreneur for 25 years. He founded and sold MarketLive, an enterprise-class eCommerce that did over $2 Billion in sales in a year. A serial tech entrepreneur, Ken has led four successful companies so far. Currently, he is heading two eLearning companies—EntrepreneurNOW! Network and Microcasting Networks. He is also an author and a mentor for several start-ups. His teachings guide and aid 1000s of entrepreneurs every year.
Srujana Kaddevarmuth is AI leader at Walmart. She is a seasoned machine learning leader, sought out advisor and an expert evangelist. She has held numerous positions in data science & artificial Intelligence in the technology & Consumer industry. Being an avid Advocate of using data science & AI for social good she serves on the board of United Nations Association, SF chapter. She is the Senior Fellow at World 2050 and has been recognized as Laureate by American Insights Organization.
Mohan Iyer

Mohan Iyer

VP & GM, Semiconductor Thermo Fisher Scientific
An IIT Roorkee graduate and alumni of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Mohan Iyer is a seasoned technology and marketing expert, boasting nearly three decades of experience. He specializes in bringing new products to market, demonstrating proficiency in strategic planning, market research, and analysis. A passionate evangelist, he is skilled in communicating product visions internally and externally. He is also known for securing funding from the government and industry for tech development initiatives.
Vipin Jain

Vipin Jain

Sr. Fellow Engineer, AMD (Co-founder & CTO Pensando)
An experienced technology professional turned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience as a technologist, developer, investor, advisor, and cloud infrastructure enthusiast. Co-founder of Pensando, an IT services and consulting firm that was acquired by AMD in 2022. The business leader is aiming to build Lego blocks for a better cloud.
Kaitki, founder, President, and CTO of A5G Networks, Inc., is a results-driven technology entrepreneur with extensive leadership and management experience in the wireless, wireline, and cable industries. Renowned for innovation, she leads disruptions in end-to-end telecom networks for RAN, Voice, and packet core, driving product and solution architecture aligned with the latest technology trends. Her illustrious career includes founding Parallel Wireless, Inc. and A5G Networks, Inc. She holds an MBA from Babson College, a Product Strategy certificate from Kellogg, and a bachelor's degree in computer science from IIT Roorkee. Currently, she serves as the President and CTO of A5G Networks, Inc.
Amit Sharma

Amit Sharma

IIT Mumbai Co-founder and CEO Trinamix Inc
Amit Sharma, an alumnus of IIT Mumbai, is the co-founder and CEO of Trinamix Inc, a trusted partner of Oracle that offers comprehensive cloud transformation services. Trinamix specializes in Oracle Applications, namely Oracle SCM, ERP, EPM, CX, HCM, and IOT/Blockchain-based applications. Amit has overseen organizational growth, sales, and delivery, contributing significantly to Trinamix's rise as a top-tier leader in Oracle Cloud implementations. Under his strategic leadership, Trinamix has not only embraced but excelled in delivering Future-Ready Supply Chain Management Solutions to its clients. Through a robust partnership with Oracle, he has solidified Trinamix's commitment to providing customers with state-of-the-art solutions, ensuring their readiness for the challenges of tomorrow.
Sunil S Ranka, an accomplished entrepreneur with over 23 years in the tech industry, possesses a rare foresight into the future of technology. He has an uncanny ability to spot emerging trends and opportunities; his visionary approach has led him to invest in 32 promising startups, with 3 exits. As the founder of Predikly, an Automation and efficiency-focused company based in Silicon Valley and Pune, India, Sunil aims to reshape the business world. He is also one of the Board Members of FIU (Florida International University) Applied Research Lab. His expertise spans from conceptualizing niche startup solutions to designing bespoke tech strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. He's also a noted contributor to the Forbes Technology Council, frequently discussing nuances of Automation and AI. With a solid foundation in experience and an eye toward the horizon, Sunil's journey is one of ambition and seasoned wisdom.
Padmini Murthy

Padmini Murthy

Fractional C Generative AI, Product Marketing Lead at airSlate Growth Advisory, Speaker, PodcasterMO, PM CMO Consulting, LLC
Padmini Murthy, a tech marketing major from San Francisco State University, is an expert in B2B SaaS Marketing, specializing in both PLG (product-led growth) and enterprise solutions. With over 15 years of experience, she has navigated all stages and scales of startups. Prior to her marketing career, she demonstrated proficiency as a database developer, coding in SQL and PLSQL.
Neha is a Product Leader with 11+ years of experience in Ads, Analytics, and Commerce. Currently, she heads Meta’s Ad Reporting suite, driving 85% of Meta's revenue. Prior to this, she worked at Google, leading teams of product managers at Google Analytics, Lift Measurement, and B2B Google Shopping. She is also an angel investor and mentors 20+ consumer tech start-ups. Neha has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University, New York, and a Bachelor in Economics and Statistics from Lady Shri Ram College, India. Neha has lived and worked in the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa and Israel.
Vivek, a dynamic Applied Scientist at Microsoft, is a relentless explorer driven by a deep-rooted passion for uncovering the unknown. His academic journey spans from the prestigious halls of IIT Mumbai to the innovative landscapes of Carnegie Mellon University. Before his current role, Vivek honed his skills and insights as an Associate Scientist at Philips AI Research and as an AI Research Engineer at Microsoft. His journey is a testament to his relentless curiosity and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of technology.
Kanad is a Product Management leader with a remarkable track record. With 12+ years of experience at Google, Microsoft, and startups, he specializes in Search and AI/ML products. Kanad revolutionized the Google Search Answers platform and also launched successful products like Bing Travel and Bing Health. Starting at IIT Bombay, he has made significant contributions to technology, including impactful work at Bell Labs. Currently, he works as an Advisor for Startups. He is also a Member of the Board of Advisors at the University of California, Riverside - Professional Studies.
Akash Garg

Akash Garg

Head of Engineering Operations, Plato Systems

Mohit Gupta

Mohit Gupta

Head of Ads Measurement & Data and Ads Core, Instacart


Nikunj J Parekh

Nikunj J Parekh

CTO at ZeroCarbon Cargo Mobility Lead AI Architect at TopCoder CTO Office
Nikunj, an IIT graduate, has thrived as an engineering leader, spearheading global teams to develop a massive Knowledge Graph-based search engine for research documents in the oil, gas, and chemical industry. With expertise in document extraction, NLP, ML, KG, and Spark, he excels in hands-on engineering and architectural roles. Nikunj has a knack for building distributed architectures using Cloud and Async Messaging technologies like Kafka and ZeroMQ. Additionally, he co-founded Cloud Architect, a stealth-mode startup focusing on mobile Backend-as-a-service (mBaaS).  Beyond his technical endeavors, Nikunj serves as a Board Advisor on various organizations. He is also the President of IIT Alumni Clubs, and a radio speaker, showcasing his multi-faceted talents and interests.
Anup Rawka

Anup Rawka

Staff Engineer Samsung Research America (SRA)
Anup, a young and dynamic professional, is fueled by a profound passion for data. He employs his expertise and knowledge to add significant value to businesses and shape the digital landscape. An alumnus of the University at Buffalo, he has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. Anup is proficient in Scala, Hive, Apache Spark, HDFS, Akka Streams, UNIX shell scripting, core Java, ETL, and SQL.
Srini Vedula

Srini Vedula

SVP, Field Operations & Sales Onto Innovation
Srini Vedula, an IIT Mumbai graduate with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, has distinguished himself in the industry with his strong market insights, customer focus, industry knowledge, and executive leadership. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, Srini has led commercial operations to over $1 billion in annual revenue. He is passionate about nurturing a forward-thinking organizational culture dedicated to solving customer problems. Srini has a proven track record of entering new markets, scaling nascent businesses to profitable growth, developing effective customer relationships, and leading high-caliber talent to consistent outperformance. Currently, he serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations & Sales at Onto Innovation.
Amruth Pabba is a technology entrepreneur with a background in blockchain, fintech, and home automation. He achieved his first exit at the age of 14 with his ed-tech startup. In his free time, Amruth is an avid traveler and dedicates his efforts to improving his skills as a race car driver. Currently, he works as a Software Engineer with OppFi.
Shrabani

Shrabani

Startup Advisor, Digital Health Strategist or Leader
Shrabani is a digital health strategist and innovator. She has carved a niche for herself by bringing transformative products and solutions to market, combining the right technology, clinical practices, and business models. She comes with experience in a wide variety of verticals like Pharma, MedTech, Healthcare, Retail, Semiconductor, Automotive, Utilities, etc. She is also a strategic leader who leverages technology to advance business, increase operational efficiency, and improve B2B / B2C integration.
Kushal brings a wealth of diverse experience to the table, with over 12 years of industry expertise in tackling Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning (especially transformer models like BERT/GPT) at a Web scale. Additionally, he has 16 years of research experience in information retrieval and machine learning. For the past 10.5 years, Kushal has been a valuable member of the Bing Ads team and takes the lead in driving quality and revenue improvement efforts through state-of-the-art techniques in Deep Neural Networks, Extreme classification, and Graph neural networks.
Vipin Tyagi, an entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, is focused on developing innovative solutions for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. He aims to achieve this by electrifying battery recycling, replacing highly polluting smelting furnaces with electrochemical processes. His firm, Ace Green Recycling, Inc., commercializes sustainable, and green recycling solutions for Lithium-ion and Lead-acid batteries, extensively used in automobiles and power storage applications. Vipin is also spearheading the development of a blockchain-based traceability platform to authenticate metal supply chains, ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency.
Vipin Goswami

Vipin Goswami

Product/Program Management, Planning & Strategy, M&A Integration @ Dell
Vipin Goswami, an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of extensive experience. His expertise lies in IT Program Management, stakeholder engagement, resource management, budgeting, scope management, risk management, and communication management. Vipin is skilled in roadmap planning, business process analysis, requirements analysis, and implementing cross-functional software applications. In his long and successful career, he has developed and launched products that require collaboration between technical and non-technical individuals, including external partners. He excels in relationship management between business and IT, emphasizing and communicating business priorities, and critical touch points, and identifying the best IT solutions for maximum ROI.
Abhishek Agrawal, a highly analytical and innovative professional, has had an extraordinary journey with several firsts and accolades. With over 18 years of experience in analytics in e-commerce and credit card domains, he has worked with brands like eBay, HSBC, and Citi Bank. Throughout his career, Abhishek has tackled a diverse range of projects, establishing himself as a strategic problem-solver, including Customer Acquisition, Product Analytics, Inventory Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Mergers and acquisitions, Business Operations, Business Performance and reporting. He played a key role during the launch of groundbreaking recent initiatives for eBay like Authenticity Guarantee, eBay Vault, and eBay Live, fostering stronger buyer-seller connections. He also played a pivotal role in securing one of eBay largest M&A deals in Asia. He is currently a key stakeholder partnering with key product and business leaders across eBay to drive strategic decision-making for North American and European markets.
Sonia excels in product and program management, with over 15 years of experience overseeing project portfolios ranging from 8 to 40 million dollars. Her expertise spans technology, cloud computing, digital financial services, job search, and real estate industries. Sonia is adept at portfolio management, having managed sales, HR, privacy, finance, strategic programs, trading, and real estate portfolios. She has successfully implemented company-wide programs like Okta, Campaign Management System, Salesforce CPQ module, Workday implementations, and a virtual trading platform. Sonia's success is driven by her exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Hrishikesh Sathawane, CMO of Sprouts AI, is a dynamic leader with 20+ years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and growth in the Cloud, Storage, and ClimateTech industry. He excels across Product, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering, and Team Leadership. Hrishikesh believes in scouting for innovation, aligning customers and stakeholders, and driving proof of concept to commercialize innovation. In a role as Chief of Staff, he took charge of EVP's strategic projects, evaluating options and ensuring their success. Beyond his professional achievements, Hrishikesh is a Social Impact investor, supporting programs that provide basic needs for low-income children, enabling them to attend school instead of working as child laborers. He has also funded a groundbreaking film to normalize LGBTQ+ stories in mainstream Bollywood.
Ranjeet Tayi, a seasoned designer and leader with over 18 years in UX and AI, currently leads data management cloud AI Experience at Informatica. On a mission for GOOD DATA & GOOD DESIGN to drive business impact, he previously led design at SumTotal and PureIT Usability Research, co-founding MindVisions. Committed to design-led social impact, he serves on multiple non-profit advisory boards, and co-curates design conferences and innovation events. Recognized as an esteemed speaker, author, and design awards jury member, Ranjeet is an innovator with patents, an extraordinary recipient, holding two master’s degrees in Philosophy in Mass Communication and Advertising, and a Design Management diploma from Park.
Ankur, an IITian with a degree from the University of Calgary, is an award-winning professional known for his natural analytical and critical-thinking approach to problem-solving. He has amassed a wealth of diverse experience by working on various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing lines. Anukur is proficient in the use of analytical techniques for failure analysis, as well as optical and structural characterization. Currently, he is associated with NVIDIA as Senior Electrical Failure Analysis.
Deependra Ojha

Deependra Ojha

Head of Brand Ads & Analytics + Product Management, Amazon
With over 15 years of experience in product and strategy, Deependra, a Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University alumnus, is passionate about building businesses at the intersection of technology, advertising, and finance. He began his career as a Digital Transformation consultant, working with esteemed organizations like Bain&Company, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after earning his degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Throughout his career, he has successfully built products at various stages that have touched over 2 billion users and generated over $10 billion in revenue. Currently, he is the Head of Brand Ads and Analytics, Product Management at Amazon, where he continues to drive innovation and impact.
Ashutosh holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University and is renowned as a serial entrepreneur and educator. He is the mastermind behind Make3D, a groundbreaking technology that can generate 3D models from a single still image, and RoboBrain, a vast knowledge engine for robots. His groundbreaking work has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious TR35 Innovator Award by MIT Technology Review, NSF Career Award, and Google Faculty Award. Currently, Ashutosh serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Caspar AI, a company recognized among CB Insights' Top 100 AI Companies.
Kapil Hetamsaria is a dynamic professional with a background in mechanical engineering and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is the co-founder & CEO of two successful startups, www.viddl.com and www.velvetcase.com, and boasts over a decade of corporate experience, with notable roles at McKinsey & Co and Microsoft. A TiE Charter Member, Kapil is well-connected in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has also served as the Executive Advisor at L'Oreal India, where he focused on M&A, JV, partnerships, and investments. Currently, he holds the prestigious position of Vice President at C3 AI.
Ankur Jain, with degrees from prestigious universities Georgia Institute of Technology and Berkeley MBA, has had a flawless career journey. His professional path includes stops at IIT and Qualcomm. Currently, Ankur is associated with Apple as Engineering Manager - Competitive Analysis.
Pankaj Misra has dedicated his career to creating and executing strategic projects that consistently drive year-over-year growth and revenues. An IIM graduate, he has excelled in designing, developing, and deploying novel products and solutions. Pankaj is also known for his expertise in strengthening relationships with clients, stakeholders, and personnel. Committed to empowering future industry leaders, he engages in training, mentoring, coaching, and professional development initiatives. Currently, he serves as the Chief Transformation & Growth Officer - Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance at Atos.
Amit Bhatnagar, an IIT Roorkee graduate, is a senior technology leader specializing in Business Intelligence & AI/ML. With extensive experience in delivering large technology programs across corporate finance, HR, legal, and sales functions, he is renowned for his expertise. Amit is a sought-after speaker at business and technology conferences, where he shares insights on analytics and automation. Currently, he is employed at Google.
Thipps Hariyaplar, a Senior Engineering Leader at Google, is known for his visionary leadership and passion for technology. With a specialization in Software Engineering and Enterprise Business applications, he excels in developing technology strategies, custom web application development, data engineering, system integrations, and IT operations. Thipps has a distinguished career that includes roles at LinkedIn, Apple, Agilent, Avago, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Michelin Tires, spanning across North America, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. He is adept at building, coaching, mentoring, and managing large software engineering teams with diverse skill sets.
Bhavani Subramaniam, a seasoned leader in global logistics and supply chain management across retail and consumer sectors, is a graduate of IIM and holds a degree from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. With a successful 28-year career, Bhavani has garnered extensive experience working with customer-centric organizations like Walmart, Starbucks, and Amazon. He currently serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC.
DJ Reddy

DJ Reddy

Director, Cloud + AI Microsoft

Sekhar Sarukkai is a versatile professional with expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, education, and investment. Sekhar started his journey as a Computer Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center and later ventured into entrepreneurship. Over the last three decades, he has achieved several milestones as the founder of startups, including Skyhigh Networks (acquired by McAfee), Securent (acquired by Cisco), Confluent (acquired by Oracle), and Micrograam. Currently, he serves as a Capstone Lecturer for the graduate MICS program, is a part of the External Advisory Committee for the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, and is a key advisor and LP at Berkeley Skydeck.
Raghu is a distinguished technology leader and entrepreneur with a stellar track record in software product development, infrastructure, business/digital transformation, and executive management. As a proficient team leader, he excels in aligning technology with business objectives, crafting vision/strategy, and adeptly managing budgets. Drawing on his data-driven approach, Raghu applies his vast expertise to make informed decisions and adeptly manages numerous projects concurrently.
Ashish B

Ashish B

Engineering Leadership, Core ML, Google
A Machine Learning expert and author, Ashish seamlessly integrates his technical and managerial skills to reach new pinnacles. With an IIT background and dual MBAs from York University and Kellogg School of Business, he boasts over 19 years of experience in the tech sector. As the author of Advanced Natural Language Processing with TensorFlow 2, this tech enthusiast aspires to master Kung Fu alongside his technological pursuits.
Yash Talreja

Yash Talreja

Senior Financial Advisor | Portfolio Advisor Merill Lynch
An IIT Delhi alumnus, Yash Talreja is a seasoned Senior Financial Advisor with over three decades of experience. Currently serving at Merrill Lynch in the San Francisco Bay Area, he worked as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley. He specializes in providing personalized investment portfolio solutions for high-net-worth individuals to achieve their financial goals. He also serves as a board member for Sukarma Foundation, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization working to improve the lives of rural Indians.
Suyog Deshpande, the co-founder of Webless.ai, is a professional with multiple patents in the fields of AI, Analytics, and CRM. Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, he showcased his leadership skills in various capacities, leading product, partner, and technical marketing functions at Samsara and Amplitude. Suyog boasts a robust academic background, with degrees from UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and IIT Guwahati, spanning business, human-computer interaction, information economics, and design. He is deeply passionate about creating impactful and delightful products that effectively address real customer needs and deliver tangible value.
Sanket Lahoti is a versatile professional with a background in project and product management. He currently holds the position of investment partner at the Campus Fund. His career journey has included roles ranging from team leader in international relations operations to project coordinator to product manager, demonstrating his ability to deliver results. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sanket co-founded PlasmaFor You, a Region Centric Platform that connected COVID-recovered patients with those in need of plasma units, significantly reducing lead time.
Ashwani Verma, an Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur alumnus, is a software engineer and entrepreneur with over two and a half decades of experience. His expertise includes Restful Web Services, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, MMC-based applications, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, POS Applications, and BOH applications for inventory management. Ashwani's experience spans C, C++, VC++, ATL COM, COM+, MAPI, ADSI, C#, Scala, and Java on Windows, along with Visual Basic, PL/SQL, and J2ME-based mobile applications. He is also the co-founder of Ryzgo.
Pradeep Das

Pradeep Das

AI Architect and Staff ML Engineer, Vijil.ai
Pradeep, a seasoned software engineer, is passionate about System Architecture, Distributed Systems, and ML/NL. With a wealth of experience under his belt, he has seamlessly transitioned into technical leadership roles within globally recognized brands like Amazon, Oracle, and IBM. Additionally, Pradeep was the Co-founder and CTO at Adya, a company that garnered the attention of industry giant Qualys through acquisition.
Ninad Kapre, a visionary leader, has forged an exceptional career path and currently, he leverages his business acumen as a Partner at 100X.VC—a pioneering VC firm dedicated to investing in early-stage startups, to back 100 startups annually. As the first institutional investor in startups, 100X.VC utilizes iSAFE notes, an innovative investment mechanism it introduced in India. Previously, Ninad served as the MD & CEO of Aptech Ltd. and as the MD of CA Technologies, a renowned US-based software products leader. A stalwart in the industry, Ninad contributed significantly as the Chairman of the Western Region of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for 2017-18. In addition to his illustrious career, Ninad is the author of the insightful book "BOND to BABA," which delves into effective business strategies.
Avinash, currently associated with Amazon, is an experienced leader in online advertising with over two decades of experience spanning premium publishers like Yahoo!, ad networks including Akamai/Acerno and AdRoll, as well as DSPs like MediaMath, and sponsored search platforms like Chitika and Amazon.  An IIT graduate, and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, he excels in launching new products and scaling teams to over $100 million annually.  Avinash, who holds a master's degree from Texas A&M University, is known for his hands-on approach to product development.  His innovative solutions have earned him accolades such as the "Star of Excellence" Award at Informatica and nominations for the "Superstar" Award at Yahoo! He is also the Founder & CTO of Avishkar
Piyush Malik

Piyush Malik

Chief Digital & Transformation Officer Veridic Solutions
Piyush Malik, the Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at the digital innovation services startup Veridic Solutions, is a seasoned startup executive, entrepreneur, board advisor, and business transformation practitioner specializing in emerging technologies. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has collaborated with numerous Fortune 500 organizations across various industries on four continents. Piyush has served as Senior Vice President at SpringML, a key partner to Google and Salesforce. He also led IBM's Worldwide Big Data & Analytics Center of Excellence and the Information Integrity practice at PwC. In 2015, he was honored as a member of IBM's Academy of Technology. In 2016, Piyush transitioned to entrepreneurship, focusing on fostering a startup ecosystem. He also serves on several startup & industry advisory boards.
Debrup Ghosh

Debrup Ghosh

Senior Staff Product Manager Synopsys Software Integrity Group
Debrup Ghosh is a data-driven product leader with a passion for developing cutting-edge SaaS, security, and IoT solutions that are shaping the future. Debrup Ghosh, a graduate in management from the University of California, Irvine, also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. Currently, he is a Sr Staff Product Manager within the Synopsys Software Integrity Group working on The Polaris Software Integrity Platform, bringing together the power of Synopsys Software Integrity products and services into an integrated, cloud-native, easy-to-use solution that enables security and development teams to build secure, high-quality software faster. Additionally, he is a prolific writer and contributed to prominent trade journals including Forbes, CPO Magazine, Computer World, Information Week, Medium, The Street, News 7 Australia, and SC Magazine as a cybersecurity contributor, securing 30+ mentions in 2022-23.
Vishwas Jain is a technology enthusiast known for his passion for creating solutions around Ruby on Rails and hybrid mobile applications. His varied experiences include designing and developing various web applications and mobile applications. He has worked extensively with cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, Dokku, and Digital Ocean, as well as on Jenkins and GIT.
Prashant Tiwari

Prashant Tiwari

Director (Executive) – Software Platforms & Engineering Volkswagen of America, Inc
Prashant, an award-winning professional, is driven by a deep passion for innovation and technology. Throughout his long and successful career, he has achieved numerous milestones and holds an impressive 43 patents. Prashant is known for his exceptional leadership skills, leading from the front and inspiring his team to greatness.
Vikas Shukla, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India, is one of the most innovative minds in technology.  His expertise and experience in signal integrity, communications, microprocessor design, and PCB layout are the milestones of his professional journey. Advanced Micro Devices, Celestica, BL Healthcare, and Medical Corporation are important junctures of his career. He is the founder of Reference Designer Inc. and co-founder of Moonpreneur.  He has also authored Signal Integrity for PCB Designers.   Currently, he is the Chief Innovation Officer at Moonpreneur.
Vishal, a tech guru and entrepreneur, launched his first venture while still in college. His impressive professional journey includes working with some of the top software companies in the US, where he provided medical device management and facilities management solutions for nearly 10 percent of the healthcare system. He has created significant value by delivering innovative solutions to clients worldwide, including in Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa. Currently, he is the Co-Founder, CTO, and COO of Moonshot Junior Inc.
Alok

Alok

Co-Founder & CEO of Moonpreneur
Alok has four companies on his list of accolades. His latest venture Moonpreneur Inc. aims to guide children to gain knowledge in technology and entrepreneurship and prepare them for the future of work.

Our Past Speakers

Prashant Tiwari

Director (Executive) – Software Platforms & Engineering Volkswagen of America, Inc

Alok

Co-Founder & CEO of Moonpreneur
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