TEDxNIFT Jodhpur

Speakers

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• Amit Patil

  HEAD DESIGNER- MICROSOFT

  Amit Patil is the Principal Group Design Manager at Microsoft, where he leads design for Teams and SharePoint Admin Centers, shaping experiences that empower millions of users across the world. With over 18 years of experience at the intersection of design, research, and technology, Amit has played a pivotal role in creating human-centered products such as Viva Insights, Outlook for emerging markets, and Admin Copilot. An alumnus of the National Institute of Design, Amit brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative imagination to his work. His career has spanned organizations like Honeywell, IBM, and Opera, where he built cross-disciplinary teams, filed multiple patents, and championed design-led transformation in complex domains, from aviation systems to AI-driven collaboration tools. Beyond this, Amit is deeply committed to shaping the next generation of designers, he serves as guest faculty in various design colleges across the country.

• Anmol Dua

  Fashion & Lifestyle Influencer

  Anmol Dua is a young creator and Model, who has carved a distinctive niche in the fashion, lifestyle and beauty industry. Her work has been recognised for its creativity and authenticity, leading to collaborations with brands like H&M, Maybelline, Realme, Dove, Mac and many more. In the chaotic, colorful world of content creation, few stars shine quite as cheekily as Anmol Dua. Equal parts sass, sarcasm, and sweetness, Anmol has carved out a space where authenticity is queen-and she rules with the sharpest eyeliner and the sharpest wit.

• Anwesha Dattagupta

  Indian Singer & Composer

  Anwesha Dattagupta is an Indian singer and composer. Anwesshaa first appeared on national television in 2007 and made her Bollywood breakthrough at age 14 with Golmaal Returns. She has since contributed to numerous films including I Am 24, Raanjhanaa, Revolver Rani, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, and Sita Ramam. She has also sung in multiple Indian regional languages such as Bangla, Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Nepali, Rajasthani, and Bhojpuri, lending her voice to around 600 films and over 1000 original songs. Anwesshaa has received prestigious awards including the Filmfare Award (East), multiple Mirchi Music Awards, Tele Cine Awards, and others. Additionally, her 2020 single "Balcony" was featured among the Best of Indian Music, and her compositions have been sung by renowned artists like Sunidhi Chauhan and Shaan, broadening her musical influence.

• Mahima Mahajan

  Fashion Designer

  Celebrating her 10th year in the industry, Mahima Mahajan has become a name synonymous with effortless elegance and modern femininity. A favourite among brides and bridesmaids, her creations blend structure with fluidity, transforming whimsical floral prints and feminine silhouettes into pieces that celebrate the beauty and individuality of every woman. From her flagship stores in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad to a growing global presence, Mahima’s designs have captured hearts across continents and red carpets. Her ensembles are adored by Bollywood’s leading ladies, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, and many more. Having showcased her collections at several Lakmé Fashion Weeks, Mahima continues to redefine contemporary Indian couture, not just through her craftsmanship, but through the confidence and grace she inspires in everyone who wears her creations.

• Narpath Kothandaraman

  Mentalist and Human behaviour coach

  Narpath is someone who has lived three careers in one life. He started as a shy, invisible analyst at Accenture — technically skilled, but socially overlooked. That insecurity pushed him into a deep study of human behavior, persuasion, and the psychology of attention… a journey that transformed him into one of India’s most celebrated mentalists, performing for icons like MS Dhoni, Shah Rukh Khan, and the Ambani family. Known as the “Next Door Mind Reader,” he has read the minds of billionaires, influenced political leaders, and even made MS Dhoni reveal his first crush on national television. But today, he doesn’t just perform influence — he teaches it. He now coaches founders, CEOs, and high-performance professionals on charisma, leadership presence, and behavioral strategy, helping ambitious people become the most magnetic and memorable person in any room. From invisible analyst… to celebrity mentalist… to elite charisma coach for the top 1%.

• Princess Jahnavi Kumari

  Leader, Chief Portfolio Manager

  Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar, the 77th generation scion of India's historic royal dynasty, is a distinguished leader in strategy and investment portfolio management. As the Head of Development at Hukum Raj Legacy and a key partner and CEO at leading investment firms including Auctus Fora Limited and ONS Capital, she brings extensive expertise in private equity, structured debt, and portfolio management across emerging and frontier markets. Beyond her significant contributions to investment and wealth management, Princess Jahnavi is a passionate advocate for the power of efficacious policymaking and societal repair. She leverages her global perspective and deep understanding of complex challenges to spearhead initiatives that inspire collective action and foster collaborative impact on the international stage. Her leadership exemplifies the fusion of tradition and modernity, guiding impactful solutions for sustainable development and social betterment