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Theme: Kaizen - Change For The Better

This event occurred on
October 31, 2020
Pune, Maharashtra
India

In one phrase, Kaizen means continuous improvement. It is a traditional Japanese concept that declares there is no perfect end. Everything, everywhere, can always be improved upon. This holds for everything around us – not just things, but also people.

Kaizen is an idea that follows five basic tenets: teamwork, personal discipline, improved morale, quality, and suggestions for improvement. These five things lead to three major outcomes: efficiency, organization, and standardization.

The closest we can ever reach to being perfect is by possessing the humility to accept that we aren’t. Call it a formula for success, a recipe for change, but above all what kaizen is, is a way of living our life.

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Pune, Maharashtra, 411048
India
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Amit Kalantri

Illusionist & Mentalist
Amit Kalantri’s magic and mentalism show is one of the finest pieces of corporate entertainment solutions in the event management industry. His mentalism skills at mind reading, mind control, telepathy, mind manipulation is once in a lifetime kind of experience. An Electronics Engineering graduate from VIIT, Pune, authenticity of his show is clearly exhibited because he single-handedly created the wonders with no help from any assistants, stooges or secret friends in disguise of the audience. His show involves comprehensive audience participation where spectators share the stage with Amit Kalantri and become a part of his magic and mentalism acts. Amit’s subtle, intelligent humor and sophisticated showmanship augments the entertainment value of his show.

Anup Gaikwad

Beatboxer
The new rising beatboxer in the nation. He is the winner of 2018 Indian Beatbox championship. Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines (typically a TR-808), using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of turntablism, and other musical instruments. One of the Top 16 Asia champs 2019. Worked with Rftaar, Varun Dhawan and in Mtv Hustle Beatbox.

Florence Vohera

Singer
Florence Vohera is a singer, performer, and lyricist. She has performed in many live shows. She also has her own YouTube channel. The upcoming new young talent, she is a sensational singer who makes mesmerizing covers. She has a lovely tone to her voice and has great control throughout. She has great vocals, with good control and projection. With lots of potential, coming to color by the bay to sing some amazing songs.

Gautami Deshpande

Actress
Gautami Deshpande graduated in engineering from VIIT College, Pune. After graduating the actor also worked in an IT firm before working as an actor. Gautami began her journey as an actor by working in theatre. She started doing it when she was in college. She also won several awards for her acting while working in theatre at the time. She also was a participant in the popular inter-collegiate drama competition Firodiya Karandak and Purshottam Festival. Gautami Deshpande is also a really good singer, currently she is the lead actress of the famous Marathi show Mazha Hoshil Na.

Kiran Kalamdani

Co-Founder of Kimaya Architects
A multidisciplinary firm in Pune with one of its key services in the conservation of heritage structures, with a vast experience in the field. Kiran has an experience of conservation of heritage structures like adaptive reuse of an iconic structure like shaniwarwada, vishrambaug wada, Council Hall, Jer Villa, Jain House, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Memorial, Ruston Greaves hall and many more.. The firm has been deeply connected with INTACH and later widened its horizons by working for other government organizations for conservation and heritage management. His specialties include providing services related to project management for new built as well as renovation, conservation, restoration, urban design and interior design.

Mukesh Chhabra

Casting Director
Mukesh Chhabra is a Mumbai-based Indian film director, casting director, acting workshop director, and actor who has cast several actors for movies including director Vikas Bahl's Chillar Party, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur, Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che and Nikhil Advani's D-Day. He is the first Casting Director in India and founded Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company, the first of its kind in the Hindi Film Industry. Mukesh has made his directorial debut with a remake of the movie The Fault in Our Stars’, titles Dil Bechara.

Samira Davalbhakta

Medical Student & Researcher
Samira Davalbhakta is a final year undergraduate student of B.J. Medical College who has recently published a research paper along with 9 others on, "A systematic review of the smartphone applications available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) and their assessment using the mobile app rating scale (MARS)". Her paper provides an overview of mobile applications being currently utilized for COVID-19 related activities. And a quality assessment of those applications using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) for overall Quality, Engagement, Functionality, Aesthetics, and Information. They conclude that their assessment tool MARS can help in developing and testing these Mobile apps and the study of their impact on health behaviour and outcomes.

Shreya Chaudhry

Actress
Shreya Chaudhry is one of the newer faces in the industry that the regular OTT-platform viewers have not seen before. Amazon Prime's Bandish Bandits marks her debut in television series, although the actress has previously worked with Imtiaz Ali and Manisha Koirala. Shreya Chaudhry graduated in advertising, but soon found acting to be her first love. She became a known face after her stints in many popular commercials. Chaudhry has worked with many famous brands like Lakme India, Sunsilk, Fabindia, Reliance Jewels, Cadbury India, among others. She was also featured as a model on the front page of the women’s fashion magazine Gladrags in 2018. She has previously worked as a model for the new slow-fashion brand The Little Black Bow.

Shridhar Aiyer

Author & Speaker
Shridhar Aiyer is one of India's most admired Inspirational speakers and is a leading authority on the application of sensible thinking for personal and organizational development. A popular speaker, author and storyteller, he lectures corporations, associations on simplicity and leadership for capacity building and personal growth. His book, It’s Time To Inspire is a bestseller on Amazon.

Vihari Kanukollu

CEO and Co-Founder of UrbanKisaan
Vihari Kanukollu is the CEO and Co-founder of UrbanKissan a Agro-Tech startup funded by Ycombinator. Vihari is Featured in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia and is also top 40 Social impact entrepreneurs in India also is on the list of 50 Next Generation Leaders by Project management institute. UrbanKissan is a startup that grows pesticide-free produce in a vertical hydroponic environment. UrbanKisaan manages everything from the seeds to its proprietary. Indoor vertical farms that grow pesticide-free produce that are later sold to retail consumers on a subscription and walk-in basis.

Organizing team

TEDx
VIIT

Pune, India
Organizer

Tanmay
Kulkarni

Pune, India
Co-organizer
  • Jay Gandhi
    Team member