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Durgesh Kumar

Actor

Durgesh Kumar is an Indian actor known for his roles in “Panchayat”, “Highway” and “Laapata Ladies”. He transitioned from engineering to theatre listening to his inner calling, training at the National School of Drama and performing numerous plays before landing roles in films & television. His dedication to his craft and his ability to portray relatable characters have made him a shining star in Indian entertainment industry.

Neelam Pandey Pathak

Founder & CEO at SocialBay Consulting, Co- Founder & CEO at Rozgar Dhaba

Neelam has over 22+ years of working experience in Automobile & Energy Domain with Tata Motors, M&M Ltd, John Deere, Cummins India Ltd, Suzlon & Nordex SE & Philips. She has taken up various roles in her career in New Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing & Analytics. She is a Mechanical Engineer and completed post graduation from IIM Lucknow & International MBA from SDA Bocconi. She is Global Ambassador for Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and has been strong supporter for “Gender Equity” Concept in the corporate world. She has been an Ex Advisory committee member for PMI, India Champions program. She is in the supervisory board of CII Institute of logistics for “Women in Logics Forum”. Along with the corporate life, she is been associated as Volunteering to support in the rural mission like – Women education, reducing Migration from rural area and Rural information exchange for Youth for local opportunities.

Radhika Bajoria

India’s youngest ‘LinkedIn Top Voice’, runs a podcasts

Radhika Bajoria is a dynamic entrepreneur and the visionary Founder of Radically Yours, known for her exceptional ability to connect investors and investee companies across the globe. Celebrated as one of Mumbai's top 25 most influential women leaders by the World Women Leadership Congress in 2021, she is a prominent voice in policy advocacy and a Next Generation UN Fellow. Radhika is deeply committed to women empowerment through initiatives like WIPE (Women in Private Equity and Enterprise) and her inspiring podcast, "Wiping out the norm." Her journey from delivering a TEDx talk at 21 to being a speaker at prestigious institutions such as IIT and IIM, as well as her role as a jury member on CNBC-TV18's 'Skill Titans,' underscores her relentless pursuit of innovation and gender equity, making her an unstoppable force in reshaping the global entrepreneurial landscape.

Rahul Gajjal

Visually impaired Pianist & Keyboardist

Rahul Gajjal is a visually impaired pianist and keyboardist based in Mumbai, who began his musical journey in 2013. A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, Rahul has performed in over 1000 concerts both in India and internationally. In addition, he has produced music for acclaimed singers like Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Javed Ali, Palak Muchhal, and Bhoomi Trivedi. Rahul's notable contributions include training Ayushmann Khurrana for the movie "Andhadhun" and working on the background scores for the OTT films "Jaadugar" and "Tarla." He has also worked on the music for the film "Jaysuk Zdpayo" and the web series "Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd." and "Yamraj Calling." Rahul has featured in A.R. Rahman’s film "99 Songs" and the Amazon web series "Breathe." Additionally, he is an avid collector of rare native instruments from around the world. Beyond his musical career, Rahul is an assistant manager of digital content writing at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

Shivani Dhopawkar

Hula Hoop Artist

Shivani Dhopawkar, known as The Bombay Hooper, discovered her passion for hula hooping at the age of 5 with a gift from her birthday. Despite initial struggles, her father's guidance helped her master it, and she became known for her performances. Career pressures led her to an IT job, but unfulfilled, she began teaching hula hooping on the side. Word spread, and she soon had a growing number of students. In 2023, Shivani left her job to pursue hula hooping full-time, eventually buying her parents their dream home. Her dedication led to brand advertisements and features in TOI, Zee News, Saamna and more. Today, with over 15,000 Instagram followers, Shivani's journey from IT professional to successful hula hoop instructor and performer exemplifies living life on one's own terms.

Shreya Punj

Book Publishing Consultant & Content Creator

Shreya Punj is a content creator and book publishing consultant. As a commissioning editor, she published many bestselling authors at Penguin Random House India and HarperCollins Publishers. She has over a decade of work experience in Indian publishing. She’s made several pivots in her career. An engineer, she started her career as a reporter at Mint. She’s also worked in the Indian startup ecosystem in senior leadership roles. Shreya also runs The Editor Recommends on Instagram, where she wants to make India pick up the book and make the publishing industry more accessible to people. The account has over 100k followers.

Siddhi Nagre

Co- founder Local Nation

From the small town of Hingoli in Maharashtra, Siddhi Nagre's journey is a story of daring to dream. An IIT Bombay graduate with BTech and MTech degrees, she turned down a corporate job to start Local Nation, a bootstrapped marketplace for India's new age brands. Local Nation has already grown a community of over 7 lakh people, who are ambassadors of #homegrown and #madeInIndia products, all organically through engaging content and viral Instagram Reels. Local Nation is connecting artisans from the roots of the country to the metros and beyond to the global stage. Though just getting started, Siddhi and Local Nation are already making an impact. Join us in hearing from Siddhi Nagre about her journey and how trusting her inner wisdom has shaped both her entrepreneurial path and her life experiences.

Uddhav Parab

Creative Director

Uddhav Parab, a Creative Director and a stand-up comedian, embodies the essence of 'A Conscious Gambit.' Balancing creativity with humor, he has worked with prestigious brands and gained national and international acclaim. His journey highlights the courage to embrace multiple passions and take risks.