TEDxSIESGST

Speakers

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• Aakash Salunkhe

  Aakash Salunkhe (known on Instagram as @aakash_itis) is a popular social media personality based in India. With a following of over 250,000 on Instagram, he’s known for his engaging content in entertainment, comedy, memes, prank videos, and fun shorts. Aakash also partnered with brands such as Goibibo in promotional content, underscoring his appeal to both audiences and advertisers .

• Aashish Gade

  Actor, Performer, Musician, Content Creator

  Aashish Gade, with 109K+ Instagram followers, is a dynamic actor, musician, singer & content creator known for his high-energy remixes and vibrant storytelling. Through @aashish_gade & Aashish Gade Entertainment, he blends nostalgia with fresh artistry via Bollywood mashups, remixed vocals & trending reels—like his viral “Shaky” remix. With 1000+ content pieces, he connects generations, inspires audiences, and showcases his creative leadership by consistently delivering music that transforms everyday emotions into compelling digital narratives.

• Lt. Cdr Bijay Nair

  Lt. Cdr Bijay Nair (retd), 49 is a commissioned Naval Officer from Naval Academy and served 10 years relinquishing as LtCdr, with many medals and accolades. Have been part of Operation Talwar in 1999 (famously known as the Operation Vijay or Kargil War ) and is decorated with Ops Vijay Star and Vijay Medal. Along with various other Ribbons and Medals. In 2003 and 2004, he was awarded Commendation by Flag officer Western Naval Command, and in 2006, he was awarded the prestigious Chief of Naval Staff Commendation. He is a passionate Ultra distance runner and finisher of prestigious Comrades Marathon in year 2019 and 2023 a distance of 89Kms in South Africa. Further 40 plus Full Marathons and 120 Half Marathons. Currently, as Vice President, he works for the National Ship Classification Society . He is an Engineer PG in Marine Specialization and Weapon Controls from the Navy and an MBA from JBIMS and a Defense Program from NMIMS He is a blogger and writer with humour as his forte. He is the author of one of the best sellers titled #TheyInspire and Bhagh. BHAGH won him the Best Author Award in Humour and Entertainment at India Authors Award in 2021. He is a 10 times TedX Speaker and is Founder of Youtube Channel by Name Fauji Talks which focusses on interviews of Veterans. He is a Fit India Ambassador appointed by Ministry of youth and sports. On National TV in Debate. He has been on shows of various eminent personality including Major Gaurav Arya; Raj Shamani; Ranveer Allahbadia; keerthi history; Better India; Officials of human Mumbai. His stories were published by Better India; Officials Humans of Mumbai and many other pages; including international magazines.

• Nishant Bharadwaj

  Nishant Bhardwaj — a 9-times Ironman, 350+ marathons, Senior Marketing Leader, High performance coach, Podcaster, who is the only Indian who runs full marathons in Business suits to prove mobilize GenZ and Millennials so start running and take control of their health! Nishant has worked with various Fortune 500 brands, including HDFC Life & YONO SBI, where he built and scaled the brand from 0 to 65 million users. He has also been a two-time founder of startups. In his podcast, the Nishant Bhardwaj Show, he explores longevity, work-life balance, and high-performance living — themes that lie at the intersection of neuroscience and personal storytelling.

• Prerna Sinha

  Yoga teacher

  Prerna, popularly known as @maaofallblogs, is a TEDx Speaker, mom of two teens, award-winning fitness, travel & parenting content creator with 40+ countries explored. A marathoner, trekker (EBC & Kilimanjaro), yoga teacher & budding surfer, she is known for her unique saree fitness challenges, featured in a coffee table book. Founder of MaaOfAllBlogs & Inspire Beyond Motherhood, she champions women empowerment, sex education, mental health & yogic parenting. She has worked with UNICEF India, is WICCI Maharashtra Council Member (Mental Health Lead), and has been featured by BBC, NDTV, TOI, The Mint & more.

• Rakesh Rana

  Rakesh Rana is a leading executive career strategist, widely recognized for empowering mid-career professionals to rise into top-paying strategic and C-suite roles with income, influence, and impact. Having faced a life-altering setback in 2018—when he lost his job, was burdened with ₹70 lakh in debt, and had no professional backup—he rewired his approach to career growth and, within just 15 months, became a self-made crorepati. Founder of The Risers Club and The Executive Leaders Club, Rakesh has mentored over 7,000 professionals, helping them break free from stagnation and achieve 2x–4x salary growth, strategic job transitions, and boardroom-level visibility. His work is celebrated for transforming dependable executors into decision-makers and thought leaders who command respect, recognition, and financial dignity. Beyond his coaching practice, Rakesh is a community builder and thought leader committed to reshaping leadership growth in India. His mission is to inspire ambitious professionals to not just survive in their careers, but to rise with purpose, power, and significance.

• Roshan Vadassery

  Founder & Chief of Permissionless

  Roshan Vadassery is a visionary technologist and founder of Permissionless, a decentralized organization building open-source infrastructure for the next-gen web. Coding since age 11, he now leads teams advancing AI, blockchain & Web3 to tackle transparency, privacy & shared ownership. He co-created Async.network, an AI-Blockchain ecosystem boosting human productivity, and earlier founded Ablelo Web Technologies, a hyperlocal delivery platform ahead of its time. Roshan also serves as director at Mumbai-based firms like Puterlabs. A two-time TEDx speaker, his talks include “AI is Not Going to Replace You” (TEDxGPREC 2023) and “History Cannot Be Deleted Anymore” (TEDxIIMKashipur), where he champions AI-human synergy and the transformative role of blockchain in preserving truth. His expertise lies in decentralized systems, AI collaboration, and inclusive innovation, driving technology as a force for societal progress.

• Shilpi Kulshreshta

  NA

• Shubham Dumbre

  IIT Patna faculty

  Shubham Dumbre is a results-oriented AI educator, strategic consultant, and doctoral researcher from Mumbai, India. He has trained over 30,000 learners and advised government officials on AI adoption. He holds an MBA from NMIMS and is a doctoral researcher at Rushford Business School. He is also a TEDx speaker, IIT faculty member, author, and podcaster. Dumbre is the founder of Delta The Innovators and has held roles at Spendbase Inc., Codegym Inc., and Zipteams Technologies. He is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in IT Consulting.

• Yogesh Agarwal

  Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Entrepreneur

  Yogesh Agarwal is one of India’s top LinkedIn & personal branding experts, Founder of Revamp Tribe, and has transformed 200+ clients’ digital identities with services spanning LinkedIn revamps, websites, videos & trademarks. His clients have been featured on BBC, TEDx, Shark Tank India, Josh Talks & YourStory. He also leads branding at GoTezu, serving 150+ organizations including Amazon, HDFC & Mankind Pharma. A dynamic speaker, he has delivered 120+ talks across IIMs, IITs & TEDx, empowering 50K+ professionals in 70 cities. Starting his career at Byju’s, he rose to manager, led 30+ people, drove ₹40 Cr+ revenue, and ranked in the top 1%. Certified in leadership from IIM Ahmedabad, with 200+ testimonials, he has won awards like Top Personal Branding (2023) & LinkedIn Rising Creator (2024). Recently honored as a TEDx & IIM Bangalore speaker (2025), Yogesh inspires by helping talent & businesses go global with authentic branding.