TEDxMITADT

Speakers

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• Dr Umesh Wadhavani

  Nutritionist

  Dr. Umesh Wadhavani is a Pune-based wellness entrepreneur, corporate wellness coach, and content creator. He is the founder of Simply Wellness and works with individuals and corporate teams on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle health. He holds a bachelor's degree in medicine from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Care Administration/Management from Oxford Brookes University (2009–2011). He is also Level 3 certified in Personal Training and Nutrition (2014). Dr. Wadhavani has built a strong digital presence with 171K+ followers on Instagram and around 199K subscribers on YouTube, where he shares practical health and wellness content. In 2023, he was recognized as the Best Lifestyle Coach of the Year by BIG FM Radio, Pune.

• Henil Sheth

  CMO at DigiNEURON

  Henil Sheth is an entrepreneur, marketer, and educator, and the Founder of Hopper Baby and Co-founder of Bombay Marketer, CMO at DigiNeuron. Over the last 8+ years, he has worked with more than 75+ brands across Fintech, D2C, Healthcare, Industrial, and Consumer businesses, often during fast-moving growth phases where execution matters more than theory. Working in the messy middle of startups, Henil regularly navigates high-pressure decisions, rapid scale-ups, and moments when momentum slows. He often steps in as a startup clutcher, helping teams regain clarity and direction. This hands-on experience has shaped his belief that sustainable growth requires discipline, not just speed. Alongside building companies, Henil has taught Digital Marketing as a visiting faculty member at NMIMS (JDSoLA) and K.J. Somaiya College. He is currently working on a free EdTech initiative to make practical business and marketing education accessible in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

• Krithi Yaradi

  Beatboxer, Content Creator, Artist

  Krithi Yaradi is an Indian beatboxer, artist, and digital content creator redefining rhythm-based performance for a new generation. Based in Pune, she studies at MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT-ADT) University, where she combines her academic background in design with her passion for experimental sound and performance. Known online through her platform “Krithisworld,” Krithi has built a rapidly growing community across social media, with nearly 279K followers on Instagram and an expanding YouTube audience. Through her content, she introduces audiences to the art of beatboxing and vocal percussion, blending creativity, music, and digital storytelling in a way that resonates strongly with Gen Z.

• Maniisha Thakkar

  Life Coach and Relationship Counselor

  Maniisha Thakkar is a Life Coach and Relationship Counselor with extensive experience in personal transformation, emotional wellbeing, and relationship dynamics. She has trained and mentored hundreds of thousands of individuals across 17 countries, delivering structured programs focused on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, conscious relationships, and holistic personal growth. Maniisha leads relationship workshops, personal counselling sessions, therapeutic retreats, and developmental programs for children, designed to create sustainable behavioural and mindset change. With professional offices in Mumbai, London, and Hyderabad, her work follows a 360-degree transformation framework, integrating mindset coaching, emotional healing, and practical life skills. She has designed and facilitated 51+ workshops and retreats, impacting individuals, couples, families, and young learners, with a focus on long-term clarity, resilience, and healthy human connection.

• Prateek Sethi

  Animator

  Prateek Sethi is a Mumbai-based producer, designer, and entrepreneur who has spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of creative communication. Widely recognized as the host of the popular science and DIY show FAQ on Pogo TV, Prateek has successfully transitioned from a beloved TV personality to a leading creative strategist. As the Founder and Creative Director of Trip Creative Services, he leads a multi-award-winning design house that has completed more than 680 projects globally, ranging from animation and films to high-tech AR/VR and aerial cinematography. His vision led the team to produce the first-ever virtual conference for ŠKODA Auto India and a 3D "wheel of life" (Bhavachakra) converted into an NFT. An alumnus of the National Institute of Design (NID), he also holds executive education from the University of Cambridge in Strategic Digital Marketing.