TEDxBVRIT Hyderabad

Speakers

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• Aisha Singh

  Education Thought Leader

  Dr. Aisha Singh is an UnMute Expert and Education Thought Leader dedicated to building safer, more compassionate systems for women and children. With over 15 years of global leadership across 200+ schools, she champions child development, women empowerment, and gender-neutral policies that protect dignity and voice. Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate for her impact in Early Education, she created the UNMUTE framework—teaching communities how to Notice, Open dialogue, and Walk with support. Through her TEDx talks and advocacy, she inspires individuals and institutions to replace silence with courage and create environments where every woman and child feels safe, heard, and valued.

• Akash Tandon

  Founder, Pehchaan The Street School

  Akash Tandon is a passionate social activist, experienced marketer, and the visionary founder of Pehchaan The Street School, a grassroots initiative transforming the lives of underprivileged children in Delhi. With over 12 years of experience as a social worker and a decade of expertise in marketing, Akash has successfully combined his professional acumen and heartfelt commitment to social change to create a lasting impact.

• Anshul Gupta

  Author

  Dr. Anshul Gupta is a Doctorate in Human Resources from Christ University, Bangalore. She has an avid interest in the area of workplace spirituality and has been awarded an Mphil in the same. Ms Anshul has been into transcendental meditation for the past 19 years and it is the urge to find meaning in life through work that has encouraged the author to take up research in the area of “Workplace Spirituality.” She is “Six sigma green belt” certified from “Essel Propack” and has even done exhaustive research on “Kaizen Culture.” Dr. Anshul is the Author of 2 best selling books- The Spiritual Indian Corporate” and The Corporate Spirituality-Models, Measurements, Challenges, Ethics and Answers.” Anshul is also the founder of “The Corporate Spirituality.com”, a firm that provides certifications, consultation and executive coaching on Workplace Spirituality.

• Ashok Devanampriya

  CEO, Cautilya Capital

  Ashok Devanampriya is a fintech entrepreneur, Author, wealth strategist, and public speaker who helps Indian HNIs and global NRIs invest responsibly using AI-based research and risk-adjusted strategies. He is the Founder and CEO of Cautilya Capital, a quantitative wealth management firm based in Bengaluru. Through his work and writing, Ashok focuses on helping families move from financial survival to strategy-driven wealth creation.

• Dasharathraj Shetty

  Co-founder, Ganglia Technologies

  Dr. Dasharathraj K. Shetty is a distinguished techno-management professional and a faculty member at the School of Computer Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal. Bridging academia and industry, he is the Co-founder of Ganglia Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Micro Souharda Credit Co-operative Ltd., and the author of Learning Like a Lion. He also serves as the General Secretary of the Indian Bureau of Administrators and Technocrats. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision, an MBA (Finance), an MPhil (Management), an MTech, and a BE in Computer Science Engineering, and has over 70 publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, along with 17 patents and 2 copyrights. A certified AIMA Management Trainer, an IMC- RBNQA Certificate of Excellence awardee, and a community leader, he was recognized among the “10 Leaders Instrumental in Maintaining India’s Global Bright Spot (2023).

• Gurucharan Kodur

  Actor

  Guru Charan is a dynamic actor who began his journey captivating audiences on Telugu television with his natural screen presence and impeccable comic timing. He made a powerful transition to cinema with his debut in Hrudaya Kaleyam, marking the arrival of a distinctive performer capable of balancing humor, emotion, and depth with ease. Widely recognized for his portrayal of Doctor Ram Vallabhaneni, he has showcased remarkable versatility and authenticity in every role he takes on. From television screens to the big screen, his journey reflects persistence, reinvention, and a deep passion for the craft — inspiring audiences across generations.

• Harshavardhan GB

  CEO, CodeDale

  Harsha GB is a computer science graduate from IIT Gandhinagar (Class of 2023) who blends deep tech with real-world business impact. After a stint as a Software Engineer at Zomato, he stepped into the creator economy, building a 600,000+ strong community across platforms in just three years by sharing honest lessons on tech, careers, systems, and startups. Today, Harsha is the founder of Codedale, where he and his team partner with startups and growing businesses to build high-performance websites, products, and scalable tech systems. His work focuses on one thing: turning technology into outcomes that help businesses grow, scale, and last.

• Hemant Thakkar

  Founder, Fairmont Realtors

  Hemant Thakkar is a real estate entrepreneur with over 15 years of corporate and industry experience, Formerly serving as a Vice President before pivoting to the real estate sector. known for observing human decision-making in high-stakes environments. As Founder of Fairmont Realtors, he has worked closely with individuals navigating complex real estate choices, gaining deep insight into how fear, trust, and emotion influence major life decisions. Beyond business, Hemant is a public speaker and performer who brings storytelling and human psychology into professional space."

• Jitendra Kumar

  Founder, The Soul Doctor

  "Dr. Jitendra Kumar is a conscious transformation facilitator and founder of The Soul Doctor, a global platform focused on awareness-based human transformation. An internationally certified QHHT and BQH practitioner, Out of 8000 Certified professionals in the world , only 4 in INDIA - He is one of the four. Dr. Jitendra is a Software Engineer by education . He started with convergys and worked with various clients like Sprint , COX, Apple , O2UK and AT&T. Dr. Jitendra has Helped over 3,000 People across 20+ countries, working with students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives to help them gain clarity around emotional wellbeing, life patterns, purpose, and conscious decision-making. His work emphasizes experience over belief, responsibility over dependency, and awareness as a practical life skill relevant to modern education and leadership."

• Nirmal Jingar

  Sr. Engineering Leader

  Nirmal Jingar is a senior engineering leader focused on building intelligent systems that turn complex operations into scalable outcomes. He works at the intersection of AI, logistics, enterprise platforms, and decision systems. He is passionate about decomposing legacy systems, enabling real-time decisioning, and helping organizations evolve from static planning to adaptive, continuously learning systems. Beyond technology, he enjoys mentoring teams, exploring generative AI, and driving professional growth. Nirmal combines technical depth with strategic thinking, bringing together execution, innovation, and leadership to solve meaningful business problems at scale.

• Senthil Kumar

  CTO, Slate Technologies

  Senthil M. Kumar is a globally recognized technology leader shaping the next era of artificial intelligence. As CTO of Slate Technologies, he pioneers Physical and Agentic AI systems deployed across the built environments worldwide. As a Senior Advisor to Celesta Capital, he partners with visionaries and Nobel laureates to identify and scale breakthrough technologies. He is senior advisor to the United Nations. A UK Parliament honoree and World Economic Forum contributor, his work focuses on embedding intelligence into the physical world responsibly, with an emphasis on human accountability, societal impact, and building systems that elevate, rather than replace, human potential.

• Sinduja Rajamaran

  Co-founder, OO Studio INC

  From stepping into the corporate world at just 13 years old to navigating the fast-paced startup ecosystem, my journey has been anything but conventional. As a young learning CEO, I was thrown into real-world challenges early on, discovering my strengths through every failure, adaptation, and success. Those formative years shaped my ability to think strategically, solve creatively, and build with resilience. With 12+ years of experience, I’ve worked across multiple industries, from branding and marketing to product innovation and tech-driven solutions. My time as Brand strategist allowed me to collaborate with brands like Sheraton Hotels, Vespa, Park Hotels, and AI SaaS ventures, blending market insight, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership into everything I do. Currently, I’m focused on career development and education technology a field I’m deeply passionate about. My startup aims to empower students with AI-driven guidance, helping them navigate their future with clarity.

• Vandana Jha

  Chartered Accountant

  Vandana Jha is a Chartered Accountant and one of the youngest Assistant General Managers to lead the Taxation Department at State Bank of India. With over 21 years in the financial sector, she managed complex tax structures and led large teams with distinction. She represented India in the Mauritius Business Delegation, served on the New Gen Advisory Board of CVR College of Engineering, and was part of the Indian delegation to the European Union Parliament in Brussels. An ICF-trained coach, Vandana integrates financial acumen with inner wisdom. Courageously retiring from banking, she now helps individuals transform into balanced, conscious human beings.