It takes a village to bring about change!

Board Member | Independent Director | Senior Advisor
A retired Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Banking in State Bank of India with more than 40 years experience in Credit Risk, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, International Banking, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy and Digital & Retail banking, Xaverian, a graduate of Delhi University with a Management Degree from FMS BHU

Filmmaker, Chairman at Film & Television Institute of India (FTII)
An Indian film director, actor, and producer, known for work in Hindi cinema and international cinema. Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Journalism, Film Production, Television, Feature Films, and Social Media. Strong business development professional graduated from Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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Innovator, Entrepreneur, Professor
Anurag Mairal is an Experienced educator, and technology and business executive who works in the Medical Devices industry. Strong technical background with extensive experience developing products and technologies in life science, diagnostic, chemical, biotechnology, and healthcare domains. Skilled in Business Development and Strategy. Mentor to entrepreneurs and industry professionals. More recently, focused on social impact. Passion for innovation in global health.

SHEROES, Mahila Money, Founder, Board Member, Investor
Sairee Chahal is the first-generation founder in the Consumer Internet space with a focus on empowering women. She has founded Mahila Money, a neobank for women, and Appreciate Capital, a venture fund for world-positive companies and women founders. Actively serving on multiple boards, including Paytm Bank and Unicommerce, they previously founded SHEROES, a platform for women offering a range of services. With a diverse entrepreneurial background, including starting the first localized newspaper for mariners globally, the founder is an Aspen fellow, actively engaged in teaching and writing.

Chief Product Officer/GM | Research and Incubations; Healthcare | Board Advisor & Startup Mentor
Chief Product Officer for Microsoft's AI+R New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) organization, overseeing Growth & Strategy, Product Management, Design, and Engineering Quality & Compliance teams. Key role in transforming research technologies like machine translation into widely used platforms for Microsoft and its partners. Background in planning, product management, and business strategy, contributing to various new product efforts across different domains.

Impact Investing
Partner in UC Impower- a Venture Capital investing in entrepreneurs building innovative companies focusing on Accessibility, Affordability, Inclusivity, Democracy of Opportunity for underserved communities and Environmental Sustainability in India with a gender lens on all investments. Former Managing Director in Unitus Capital and Business Valuation Manager in Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP.

Co-founder & Chancellor, Shobhit University | Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Education | Mentor, CEGR | Philanthropist | Agriculturist | Gandhian
Dinesh Kumar Kapila is a mentor and expert, he contributes to HAU ABIC and is a speaker on entrepreneurship and general management. His extensive background includes serving on the boards of various institutions, such as State Cooperative Bank and Regional Rural Banks. With significant experience in NABARD, he has expertise in policy advocacy, credit planning, micro-credit, financial inclusion, and rural development. He has also overseen projects related to digitization and infrastructure funding. Prior to NABARD, he worked at SAIL, gaining training in general management and working in personnel and administration roles.

Co-founder & Chancellor, Shobhit University | Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Education | Mentor, CEGR | Philanthropist | Agriculturist | Gandhian
Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra is a Co-founder and Chancellor of Shobhit University in India, known for his leadership in various organizations. He serves as Chairman of the National Council on Education at ASSOCHAM and is a Mentor at the Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR). Advocating for education for all, secular values, and peaceful crisis management, he has played a key role in developing higher education institutes, research centers, and a hospital in North India. Active in social organizations, he holds advisory and leadership positions. Kunwar Vijendra has received numerous honors for his contributions.

Technology & Innovation Evangelist | High Altitude Junkie | Award-winning photographer | Maverick | Iconoclast
Debesh Sharma is a founder and CEO of MetaFora-A platform building an ecosystem to turbocharge innovation and solve the worlds hardest problems. He was also CEO and founder of Azent-A technology company focused on the Hotel & Hospitality industry intent on revolutionizing the way the average traveler looks at a hotel and many other Companies like Aequitas Capital Investments Inc and Double Helix Inc. He is also an award winning photographer.

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Building and investing in GenAI for India
Brij Singh boasts over 18 years of experience in technology and finance. His early career involved serving as a technologist, notably contributing to the founding team of Pramata, a Revenue Intelligence Startup. For a decade, he shifted to early-stage investing, initially at GSF Accelerator, where he invested in over 30 companies, including Little Eye Labs, acquired by Facebook. In the last 8 years, Brij has been a key figure in early-stage investments at Rebright Partners, managing a portfolio of 27 companies in India, with notable entities such as Medibuddy. His diverse experience spans technology, product strategy, and venture capital, contributing to the success of numerous startups.

Retired Indian Navy Officer
Admiral Sunil Lanba is a retired Indian Navy Officer who served as the 23rd Chief of the Naval staff of the Indian Navy. He has had a distinguished career spanning over four decades. Specializing in Navigation and Direction, he served in various capacities, including commanding several ships and holding key positions such as executive officer of INS Viraat. He also played crucial roles in training and education institutions. In his flag rank roles, he served as Flag Officer Commanding in different naval areas, Chief of Staff in naval commands, and Vice Chief of Naval Staff.

Founder - One97 & Paytm
Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the founder of Paytm, a prominent digital payments and e-commerce platform in India. He has played a crucial role in India's digital revolution, and Paytm has become a leading player in the country's fintech industry. His profile is marked by significant contributions to the growth and success of Paytm, making him a notable figure in the Indian business landscape. He also works as an angel investor supporting tech startups and he is also in the board of management at Netaji Subhas University of Technology where he will be contributing to the advancement of the university's educational initiatives.