Speakers
Mr. Abhishek Gupta
Abhishek Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of WeVOIS Labs Pvt Ltd, is a serial entrepreneur recognised for building ventures that combine technology with sustainability.
At WeVOIS Labs, he has led the development of innovative waste management solutions, promoting eco-friendly practices in urban environments. He is the Founder of Joblo.ai, an AI-driven job search platform reshaping how candidates & companies connect, and heads Data Folkz, an Ed-Tech venture advancing learning in Data Analytics, AI & Big Data. Abhishek also serves as Co-founder & CEO of Tutort Academy & Inkprint.in, expanding opportunities in education & printing, and is Co-founder at Abhiyaan Wealth, helping individuals grow financially. His career reflects a track record of launching & scaling impactful
businesses, securing strategic partnerships, and delivering practical solutions to complex challenges, making him a multi-domain leader in India’s startup ecosystem.
Ms. Aradhana Rai Gupta
Aradhana Rai Gupta, Co-founder of Project Baala, is a Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2025) awardee recognised for her leadership in menstrual health innovation. She has helped Baala reach over
a million menstruators with affordable, reusable products, awareness programs & livelihood opportunities. Aradhana’s work has broken taboos, created sustainable supply chains & empowered communities to treat menstrual health as a basic right. Her efforts have included partnerships with NGOs, schools & rural networks, ensuring Baala’s impact spans both urban and remote regions. With a background in economics, business & sustainability, she has transformed Baala from a grassroots idea into a movement with measurable outcomes—reducing waste, improving access, and generating employment. Aradhana’s accomplishments show how social entrepreneurship can bridge health, education & empowerment, inspiring change at scale while keeping dignity & choice at the forefront.
Mr. Rajat Arya
Rajat Arya, Founder & CEO of 169Pi, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree credited with putting India on the global AI map. He developed ALPIE, one of the world’s most
efficient large-scale reasoning models, including a 32-billion-parameter version optimised in 4-bit precision that outperforms models many times its size, such as OpenAI 3, 4o & Claude 3. Rajat has led AI projects in education, healthcare & enterprise systems, making advanced AI both powerful & accessible. An entrepreneur at heart, he earlier founded a blockchain company that launched India’s largest NFT collection and worked at Snapchat, gaining global product-building experience. He is among the few startup founders to secure a strategic deal with ISRO and has been invited there as a guest speaker. Rajat’s achievements reflect a rare mix of technical expertise, creative vision & execution, with a focus on sustainable, real-world AI deployment.
Mr. Rishabh Suri
Rishabh Suri, Co-founder & CEO of Qudrat, is a Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2025) honoree in the NGO & Social Entrepreneurship category.
With his brother, he has replaced over 1 lakh kg of plastic waste through sustainable, biodegradable tableware that offers a viable alternative to single-use plastics. His work at Qudrat combines innovation, environmental responsibility & scalable production, positioning the company as a leader in eco-conscious manufacturing. Rishabh’s achievements include building supply chains that empower local communities, influencing consumer habits toward sustainability, and creating products that align with both environmental and economic goals. He has demonstrated that entrepreneurship can deliver tangible social impact while remaining commercially viable. Through his leadership, Qudrat continues to set benchmarks for how mission-driven businesses can transform industries and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
Mr. Sanjeeva Shivesh
Sanjeeva Shivesh is a leading figure in India’s entrepreneurship landscape, with decades of experience mentoring innovators & advising ventures across industries.
A former civil servant & policy strategist, he has worked with national programs promoting innovation, skill development & sustainable growth. Sanjeeva has designed entrepreneurship curricula with world-class professors, researchers & industry leaders, helping thousands of students & founders sharpen their problem-solving skills. He has partnered with top institutions, incubators & government bodies to nurture startups at grassroots & institutional levels. As Founder of ThinkStartup, he created a scalable platform that connects schools & colleges to real-world entrepreneurship, running competitions, innovation challenges & mentorship initiatives nationwide. His work has inspired countless young people to transform ideas into impactful ventures, reinforcing India’s position in the global startup ecosystem.
Ms. Advika Kasliwal
Advika Kasliwal is a dynamic STEM enthusiast and a nationally ranked tennis player, with victories in several all-India tournaments. Beyond the court, she is deeply committed
to empowering women in sports through education on nutrition, delivering impactful talks across government schools in Rajasthan and raising funds for the same. Passionate about innovation and creativity, Advika represented her team at the World Robot Olympiad and was a quarterfinalist in the Technovation Girls Challenge. She developed Recyclink, an app addressing climate change and global waste management, as well as a smart, interactive helmet for children, featuring real-time parental tracking and eco-friendly technology to promote road safety. Her contributions extend to building a drone-based communication system for deployment in disaster-hit regions, showcasing her drive to blend technology with social good. An avid public speaker, Advika qualified for the World Scholar’s Cup final round at Yale University. A top achiever in Science and Math, she is also an active member of the Neerja Modi School Science Society, embodying the perfect balance of academic excellence, athletic dedication, and social responsibility.