Poonam Gupta’s work bridges technology, sustainability, and social impact. One of India’s early computer programmers, she has brought strategic and creative thinking to both industry and philanthropy, with a consistent focus on driving change in India. She serves as Honorary Secretary at Saidham, a trust focused on education and healthcare, and leads the India chapter… Continue reading Poonam Gupta
Sarayu is the founder of Aapti Institute, a research organization that explores the intersection of technology, society, and public interest. Her experience spans management consulting (McKinsey & Company), venture investing (Elevar Equity), program development and management (Gray Matters Capital), and academic research. She holds a PhD in Political Science from King’s College London, a Master’s… Continue reading Sarayu Natarajan
Sudha Varghese is a social activist and advocate from Patna, Bihar, dedicated to transforming lives within the Musahar (The Rat Eaters) community. Through her organization, Nari Gunjan, founded in 1987, she has tirelessly worked to gain the trust and improve the conditions of this marginalized community. Initially, she lived among the Musahar people, convincing them to attend school, and now, she has 3000 children under her educational programs…
Balakrishnan G. Iyer (Balki) serves as the CCO and Executive Lead for US expansion at e-Zinc, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Balki’s illustrious career includes pivotal roles such as CCO at Eos Energy Storage. He co-founded and served as Chief Growth Officer at Utopus Insights, a global renewable energy analytics company acquired by Vestas. Additionally, he has held senior executive positions, including COO at Enel Green Power and Bharat Light & Power and Director of Business Development at GE. He is also a Board Advisor at Prescinto…
Rajat Rakkhit is the CEO of NexMu Ltd, a company dedicated to advancing zero-emission technologies through innovation and smart integration. With over three decades of experience in the semiconductor, telecommunications, and aerospace industries, Rajat has a proven track record in leading technological advancements and business strategies…
Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill is the Operating Partner at Silicon Valley Quad (SVQ), an angel investing syndicate based in Silicon Valley that focuses on seed round investments in early-stage technology companies. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit programming and fundraising, she has worked with organizations such as The Asia Society and Museum, American India Foundation, and NEXUS in New York. Raj-Ann holds degrees from Syracuse University and serves on the Syracuse University Board of Trustees…
Manasi Dharne is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in program management across various domains, including early childhood, youth and adult education, as well as social, cultural, recreational, and community programs. As the Senior Director of Development at Indiaspora and Director of Programs and Marketing at Table Tennis America, she skillfully manages development strategies and marketing initiatives, significantly expanding organizational reach and impact…
Gazal Dhaliwal is a prominent Indian screenwriter and transgender activist with a notable presence in Bollywood. After completing her B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, she initially worked as a software engineer at Infosys Technologies. In pursuit of her passion for cinema, she moved to Mumbai in 2005, where she studied filmmaking at the Xavier Institute of Communications and began her career in the film industry…
Vita Dani is a prominent entrepreneurial philanthropist and sports enthusiast, known for her significant contributions to the Indian sports landscape. She is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team Chennaiyin FC and a league co-owner in Indian table tennis. Her passion for sports extends into her philanthropic efforts through the Dani Foundation, which she founded to empower communities via grassroots programs. These programs reflect her firm belief in the transformative power of sport and community engagement…
Hannah Muthoot is a dedicated social entrepreneur and a fourth-generation torchbearer of the Muthoot Pappachan Group. Based in Kochi, Kerala, she focuses on business development, operations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Hannah combines her business acumen with a passion for social empowerment. An alumna of the University of Southern California, she holds a degree in social entrepreneurship. Since 2016, she has also been consulting for the Jeevan Jyothi Non-Profit Organization in Pune, India, addressing various social issues…
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