TEDxIIITA

Speakers

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• Aryan Taukari

  Co-Founder of Patilkaki

  Aryan Taukari is the co-founder of Patilkaki, a fast-growing D2C food brand bringing traditional snacks to modern India. He gained national recognition after being featured on Shark Tank India Season 2, where the brand stood out for its authenticity and scalability. Starting with just ₹5,000, Aryan transformed a home-based snack business into a multi-crore enterprise, now available across major quick-commerce platforms. A strong advocate of the “Make in India” movement, he has positioned Patilkaki as a pioneer in the food-tech space. Under his leadership, the brand has won multiple “Emerging D2C Brand” awards. His journey reflects resilience, smart execution, and the power of building a purpose-driven business from the ground up.

• Darsheel Savla

  Co-Founder of Patilkaki

  Darsheel Savla is the co-founder of Patilkaki, a rapidly growing D2C food brand that is reinventing traditional Indian snacks for today’s consumers. Featured on Shark Tank India Season 2, he played a key role in showcasing the brand’s strong vision, authenticity, and scalability on a national stage. With a sharp focus on operations, growth, and brand building, Darsheel has been instrumental in scaling Patilkaki from a home-based venture into a multi-crore business. The brand is now available across major quick-commerce platforms, reflecting its strong market presence and consumer demand. A firm believer in the “Make in India” movement, he has helped position Patilkaki as an emerging force in the food-tech and D2C ecosystem, earning multiple industry recognitions along the way.

• Keerti Purswani

  Founder of Educosys

  Keerti Purswani is the Founder of Educosys, an ed-tech platform focused on bridging the gap between academic computer science and industrial engineering. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice 2022, recognized for her impact in Gender Equity and Tech Education. With professional experience as a Software Development Engineer at Atlassian and Intuit, she brings strong industry expertise to her work. Keerti is also a leading content creator and educator, with over 360K subscribers on YouTube and more than 200K followers on LinkedIn. Through her platforms, she has built a thriving community of over 1.2 million learners, empowering aspiring engineers with practical knowledge and career guidance.

• Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair

  Kargil war veteran

  Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair is a Kargil War veteran who served during Operation Vijay and was honored with the prestigious Ops Vijay Star for his service to the nation. He is a passionate advocate for fitness and resilience, serving as a Fit India Ambassador. An accomplished ultra-marathoner, he has completed the demanding 89 km Comrades Marathon, demonstrating exceptional endurance and mental strength. Academically accomplished, he holds an MBA from JBIMS and is the author of the bestselling book #TheyInspire, where he shares compelling stories of leadership, grit, and inspiration. Lt. Cdr. Nair also contributes to nurturing entrepreneurship as a featured mentor on the JioHotstar Specials reality series Pitch To Get Rich, an initiative by the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) in collaboration with Dharmatic Entertainment. Through his diverse journey, from the battlefield to endurance sports, from academics to mentorship he continues to inspire others to push boundaries and lead with purpose.

• Shreyans Sancheti

  Founder of Linkrunner

  Shreyans Sancheti is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree and a dynamic entrepreneur building at the intersection of community and technology. A BITS Pilani alumnus, he founded Bluelearn, India’s largest student community platform, and raised over $4 million (₹33+ crore) in venture capital, all from his college dormitory. He is currently the Founder of Linkrunner, a performance-driven MMP (Mobile Measurement Platform), which secured ₹5 crore in pre-seed funding led by Titan Capital, 2am VC, and Samir Sood. Shreyans represents a new wave of young founders, combining bold vision with execution to build scalable, high-impact ventures.

• Simran Kaur

  Voice Artist and Actress

  Simran Kaur is a renowned voice artist, best known as the official voice of Nobita from Doraemon for over eight years. An All India Radio approved artist and established television actress, she has built a strong presence across both voice and on-screen performance. A leading figure in India’s voice-over and creative media industry, Simran brings deep expertise in vocal modulation, character development, and the technical craft of voice acting. She is also a prominent advocate of the creator economy, championing non-traditional career paths in media and the performing arts, and inspiring aspiring artists to explore new-age creative professions.