TEDxDivine Public School Youth

Speakers

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• Annop P Ambika

  CEO, Kerala Startup Mission | Innovation,Technology & Startup Ecosystem Leader

  Anoop P Ambika is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and startup ecosystem builder who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the Government of Kerala’s nodal agency for entrepreneurship and innovation. With extensive experience spanning technology, business strategy, and enterprise development, he has been actively involved in strengthening Kerala’s startup ecosystem and driving innovation-led growth across the state. His work focuses on connecting ideas, technology, entrepreneurship, and institutions to create robust opportunities for emerging founders and innovators. Through his strategic leadership, Anoop continues to foster a globally competitive startup environment in Kerala, empowering the next generation of changemakers to scale their solutions.

• Dr. Deepa Chandran

  Senior Principal, Sree Sarada Vidyalaya (Sainik School) | National Award-Winning Educator

  Dr. Deepa Chandran is a visionary educator and academic leader dedicated to redefining the landscape of modern learning. With three decades of transformative experience, she serves as the Senior Principal of Sree Sarada Vidyalaya (Sainik School) in Kalady, and the General Secretary of the Confederation of Kerala Sahodaya Complexes. A recipient of the prestigious President's National Award for her contributions to education, Dr. Deepa Chandran bridges the gap between traditional discipline and future-ready innovation. She has spent her career driving holistic student development, institutional excellence, and systemic curriculum reforms that empower the next generation of thinkers. As an administrative leader, policymaker, and mentor to hundreds of educators, she brings deep insight into what it truly takes to build resilient minds and forward-thinking communities in an evolving world.

• Dr. K. Vasuki IAS

  IAS Officer | Secretary to the Governor of Kerala

  Dr. K. Vasuki IAS is a distinguished 2008-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Kerala cadre, currently serving as Secretary to the Governor of Kerala. A medical graduate from Madras Medical College, she transitioned from healthcare to public administration to drive systemic, impactful governance. Throughout her career, including her tenure as District Collector of Thiruvananthapuram, she has been a fierce champion of sustainable development, environmental governance, and citizen-centric administration. An accomplished author, her book "The School of Life" draws on her extensive personal and professional journey to explore purpose, well-being, and sustainable living. Dr. Vasuki's career seamlessly bridges the worlds of medicine, policy, and literature, reflecting a lifelong commitment to reimagining public service through purposeful action.

• Jeffrey K Mathews

  Environmental Communicator | Film Curator | Climate Policy Advocate

  Jeffrey K Mathews is an environmental communicator and climate policy advocate working at the intersection of storytelling, science, cinema, and environmental action. He works actively with the National Alliance for Climate and Ecological Justice (NACEJ), a pan-India coalition fighting for a human-rights-centered approach to the climate crisis. As Host and Curator of the Kochi Chapter of the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) Film Club, he leverages cinema to turn complex environmental data into accessible community conversations. A key contributor to Kerala’s pioneering People’s Environmental Charter, Jeffrey advocates for citizen science, data transparency, and public access to ecological information. Grounded in a background of teaching Mathematics and Physics, his multidisciplinary work explores a core question: Can changing how we tell the story of our relationship with nature change the future we create?

• Rahul T Thomas

  Theatre Maker, Director & Educator

  Rahul T Thomas is a versatile theatre maker, performer, director, playwright, educator, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Rasa Theatre Collective, Kochi. Committed to exploring theatre as a vital space for imagination, self-expression, and creative inquiry, his work fosters authentic human connections. His extensive portfolio of directorial and performance work includes acclaimed productions such as "The Centre Cannot Hold," "Train to Freedom," "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," "Equus," "Body of Poems," "Water Stories," "Koottu," "Gajam," and "Guards at the Taj." Most recently, his latest play, "Niyamavarthanam," was selected and presented as part of the prestigious Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026. Through his artistic leadership and educational initiatives, Rahul continues to push the boundaries of contemporary performance art in India.

• Raul John Aju

  Founder & CTO, AIRealm Technologies | The "AI Kid of India"

  Raul John Aju is a 17-year-old AI entrepreneur, tech innovator, and global speaker redefining the boundaries of technology and education. Widely recognized as the “AI Kid of India,” Raul began his journey into technology at a young age, building his first humanoid robot, MeBot, at just 12 using discarded materials. Today, he is the Founder of AI Realm Technologies, where he works on AI, technology, and education initiatives, and is currently building Thinkraft, an AI-powered platform focused on transforming learning. Having built 10+ AI tools and robots, including projects developed with government bodies, Raul is a strong advocate for practical, skill-driven learning.He has already taught over 500,000 students and businesses to use AI effectively. An eight-time TEDx speaker, Raul continues to challenge conventional approaches to education and technology, inspiring the next generation.

• Vishnu Rajendra

  Risk & Compliance Leader at EY | High-Altitude Trekker

  Vishnu Rajendra is a Risk and Compliance Leader at Ernst & Young (EY) Kochi over 18 years of experience in corporate governance, conflicts management, third-party risk, policy oversight, and internal controls. He specializes in helping organizations navigate complex risks, make responsible decisions, and build resilient operational frameworks.Beyond the corporate world, Vishnu is a passionate high-altitude trekker. He has completed demanding expeditions across the Himalayas and beyond, including Goechala, Buran Ghati, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Reaching Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters and hoisting the Indian flag stands as a defining personal milestone.