Anagha Rajesh
Founder & CEO, BioCompute
Anagha Rajesh is a biotech innovator and founder of BioCompute. She is passionate about the future of genetic technology. With a background in synthetic biology, she explores how nature's code can solve modern problems. Anagha has been recognized for making complex science accessible and exciting.
Arjun Mehra Balasree V
Co-Founders, Improv Lore
Arjun Mehra is the Co-Founder of Improv Lore, a platform dedicated to nurturing creativity through improvisational theatre. With years of global experience in performance and teaching, he brings spontaneity and sharp insight to the stage. He has mentored countless improvisers and continues to shape the improv scene through innovation and collaboration.
Balasree V is the Co-Founder of Improv Lore, a platform dedicated to nurturing creativity through improvisational theatre. With a passion for storytelling and spontaneity, she empowers individuals to express themselves confidently. Balasree combines innovation and art to build vibrant community experiences.
Arnav Bansal
Co-Founder, Quest
Arnav Bansal is the co-founder of Quest, a platform revolutionizing talent discovery in India by focusing on skills over credentials. He previously worked at Replit and has led projects like Lagrange Point and Findparts. Arnav is passionate about using technology to create more inclusive and practical hiring solutions.
Falah Faisal
Writer & Zine Creator
Falah Faisal is an Indian writer, comedian, and filmmaker known for creating Musalman, India's first Muslim superhero, and Falahdeen, a modern twist on the Aladdin story . His work blends satire, cultural commentary, and personal storytelling to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusivity.
Ranjan Mullarat
Kalaripayattu Guru
Guru Ranjan Mullarat is the Director of Kalari Gurukulam and a renowned master of Kalaripayattu, one of the world’s oldest martial arts. With decades of experience, he blends tradition with modern expression through movement, healing, and discipline. He has also choreographed Kalari sequences for films, bringing its grace and power to the big screen.
Shouvik Mukherjee
Founder, Bachao AI
Shouvik Mukherjee is the Founder & CEO of Bachao.AI, a Bangalore-based startup leveraging on-device AI to combat India’s ₹20,000 Cr+ scam crisis in real time. A college dropout who journeyed from call‑center roles to Principal Engineer, he built Bachao.AI to shield millions from fraud. With over 14 years in IT, he now leads India’s first proactive scam‑alert app.
Siddhant Dangi
Co-founder & CEO, Nexstem
Siddhant Dangi is the Co-founder and CEO of Nexstem, a deep-tech startup advancing brain–computer interface technology. A BITS Pilani alumnus, he spearheaded the creation of the Nexstem Instinct EEG headset and its full BCI ecosystem (Brain-Computer Interface). His leadership earned Nexstem global recognition and a spot on Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list.