Arun Kumar HG
Artist
•Arunkumar H.G. holds a BA and MA in Fine Arts from M S University of Baroda, completing his studies in 1993 and 1995, respectively. He founded SARA Centre for Art & Environment in Karnataka in 2014.
•Having had several solo exhibitions, including "Overshoot" at Gallery Sumukha and "Con-struction" at Gallery Espace, he also has notable group exhibitions such as the Kochi Muziris Biennale and the Mediations Biennale in Istanbul.
•He has participated in various international artist residencies, including Art Omi in New York and ARCUS in Japan, enhancing his artistic practice on a global scale, and putting him on the map as one of the rising global artist
Harsh Pandya
Film Producer
• He started his journey as a radio Jockey along with pursuing aeronautical engineering before deciding to pursue his passion for content creation
• Despite initial setbacks, his unyielding determination and hunger for success propelled him into producing content for Television and later for digital platforms
• Through years of dedicated efforts and perseverance, he has emerged as a respected producer in the dynamic world of advertising
Nishant Jadhwani
entrepreneur
•Nishant is a first generation entrepreneur from mumbai, He has successfully scaled his own modeling agency from a cafe to a multi - Million rupee in revenue company @adoreartists
•He went to build a unique short term rental business and scaled it to 15 apartments in under 10 months in the posh area of Bandra in Mumbai.
•he was bullied in school and college for being an underdog and not being able to speak English well but some kind souls helped him with his journey and helped him to explore himself in truest sense.
•What worked for him was his risk taking attitude , not shying away from hard work and a lot of luck.
Piyush Somani
Entrepreneur
•He's a first generation entrepreneur and started ESDS at the age of 23 with a single computer. He used this computer to start outsourced hosting support business and in the process became passionate to serve customers
•He worked 18x7 as a system administrator initially to keep his customers happy
•His dream is to have a billion people connected to their cloud services. Today they serve 40,000 customers hosting more than 3 Million digital assets for them. The passion to serve every small customer and see their happiness and comfort
Salman Khan Niazi
Musician
•The two dynamic brothers and alumni of Cambridge School Srinivaspuri, celebrated across India and Southeast Asia for their unique blend of Sufi, Bollywood, and world music.
•Recognized on platforms like MTV India, BBC UK, and Rolling Stone, they captivate audiences with their Gaayaki and Shaayari, spreading love and positivity through music.
•Rooted in Hindustani classical music and blending elements of Urdu poetry, alternative rock, jazz, and Sufi sounds, these accomplished composers have already contributed to five Bollywood projects, making them one of India’s most exciting musical acts.
Samrat Kishor
Business Mentor
•He's been a mentor to startups and successful startup founders. Passionate about driving business transformation and enabling organizations to thrive in a dynamic technology landscape.
•Passionate about collaborating with clients and stakeholders, he thrives on solving complex challenges and driving positive change in technology risk management. With a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, he has a proven ability to navigate through uncertainty and deliver impactful results.
•As a mentor in the Startup India Program, he brings a unique perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to his work. His entrepreneurial journey has taught him that resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humour are essential ingredients for success.