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Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium
14, Hazira Rd, Behind Rajhans Theater, Adajan Gam, Pal Gam
Surat, Gujarat, 395009
India

Anuj Krish

Digital Security Experts

India is moving through a rapid phase of digitalisation. In just last few years, India already has onboarded 300 million unique users of UPI. At the same time the digital literacy in the country is relatively low as people are still getting accustomed to using mobile phones and exploring internet and social media. The concept of digital safety will take time to be fully matured and even it does mature the modus operandi of scammers to scam people will keep changing, making this a never-ending battle. The best way to fight this menace is to spread awareness about these scams. Krish & Anuj friends who share the same mission. They are change seekers in the world of digital safety. They are passionate about safeguarding digital lives of Indians and impacting masses with their content.

Bhavesh Bhimanathani

Spiritual Seeker

Bhavesh’s journey into the world of yoga and philosophy began at an early age, with his immense thirst to know more about the unknown. His curious nature along with his immense dedication to this path led him to the feet of his Guru - Vanamali. It was under her care and with her unconditional support that Bhavesh imbibed all the ancient wisdom of our culture. Equipped with the profound knowledge of the sacred texts, he knew exactly the road that he had to take ahead. Today, he is settled in Rishikesh, better known as the yoga capital of the world. He has devoted himself to spreading the knowledge of the Rishis and reviving the Sanatan Dharma. The popularity of his deeply transformative online and offline courses are a testament to his mastery of yoga and philosophy.

Dr Nimit Oza

Mental Health Activist

Dr Nimit Oza is a a Urologist (Uro-surgeon) by profession and an author by passion. He is a dreamer, doer, and educator. He has published over 17 literary books and is also a columnist, content creator, and orator. Apart from treating patients in surgical practice, he tries to reduce the suffering of others through his written/spoken words. He believes words can hurt, help, or heal; and he chooses his words to the best of his ability to help and heal others. He has been a depression warrior and growing mental health issues among the youth is a major concern to him.

Prachi Sopariwala

Belly Dancer

Prachi is a captivating belly dancer whose journey has been marked by dedication and versatility. Her pursuit of artistic expression extends beyond belly dance, as she continues her Kathak training. Prachi's love for the stage knows no bounds. To her, it is akin to a sacred temple, a space where authenticity reigns supreme. She firmly believes that what resides within us shines brightest when we step onto the stage, connecting with our audience in the purest and most genuine form.

Priyanka Acharya

Financial Advisor

Priyanka is a Financial Educator, Author & Podcaster with a versatile finance domain experience of over 15 years. She believes that financial conversations & consistencies play a vital role in a family's prosperity journey. Priyanka is known for her ability to present the seemingly difficult finance content with relatable and actionable analogies. Her creativity and practical insights make her live up to her name, which means 'Favourite Episode'. Apart from being a daughter, sister, wife and mother, Priyanka is a reader, a music lover & a travel enthusiast!

Sarthak Ahuja

Investment Banker

An Investment Banker with over a decade of experience in startup advisory, Sarthak is a Gold Medalist from the Indian School of Business and a bestselling author for his book, “Daily Coffee & Startup Fundraising”. He practices in areas of corporate finance, valuations, and transaction advisory, as well as educates entrepreneurs in these areas through his social media channels with a combined following of over 800K. He is a Faculty for Finance at various educational institutes and the face of CNBC TV18’s show, Behind the Billions. His new book, Founder’s Office, is a collection of 150 frameworks to help founders take better decisions.

Saurabh Desai

Wildlife Photographer

Saurabh grew up in Surat, a city in Gujarat. Wondering into forests and enjoying the visuals offered by nature has been a part of his life since childhood. During his initial days he struggled between beauty v/s reality and art v/s documentation. As he progressed he began to see art and aesthetic values in nature and started exploring beauty as the simplest yet most powerful elements mother nature has to offer. As his understanding of nature improved his images went beyond the general identity of wildlife to show poetry and art that lives in viewers heart and soul. The basic instinct of his artwork remains up to involving his viewers into the selfless concern for Nature’s essentials that can enlighten consciousness for conservation moments, because if we love we care.

Sneha Poddar

Environmental Economist

Sneha is an ever-evolving transient being committed to restoring Earth's harmony. Holding credentials as a chartered accountant, financial analyst and earth economist, she nurtures innovative ideas through her consulting firm. Sneha co-founded the non-profit organisation 'Genie' and leads Omniverse Life, pioneering life and society's transformation towards harmony. Beyond her professional acclaim, she embodies warm-heartedness and human values, dedicated to the ultimate well-being of all.

Sonit Sisolekar

Volconalogist

Sonit's scientific journey began at age 10 with research on sound's impact on plants, earning him National Gold Medals. By 11, he delved into research in geology. In 2019, he won NASA’s CiS competition with research on the role of radiations in Martian soil reddening. He received the 'PM’s Bal Puraskar' (scholastic category) in 2021 and presented his research on lunar lava channels at NASA's Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2021. His co-authored research on Sylhet Traps was published in the Journal of Geological Society of India. In 2022, he led Team India to victory with a Gold and two Bronze medals at the International Earth Science Olympiad.