Speakers
Mr. Deepesh Rajpal
Deepesh Rajpal, a renowned health tech entrepreneur, co-founded Pharmallama, driving innovation and scalable healthcare solutions. He holds degrees from the University of Rajasthan and Caltech.
His career includes key roles at Med365 and LifCare Pharmacy. Recognized as Startup Entrepreneur of the Year (India Today – Tech Conclave) and Global Achiever Startup Award, Deepesh excels as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect. He transforms healthcare through technology, making significant strides in software architecture and solutions design, and continues to innovate and improve healthcare outcomes.
Mr. Nivedan Rathi
Nivedan Rathi is the Founder of Future & AI, India’s largest and fastest-growing AI learning platform with over 250,000 subscribers. He is an IIT Bombay alumnus and has co-founded several tech startups.
With a decade of experience in building AI products, Nivedan now focuses on democratising Generative AI. His mission is to empower 1 million people by 2025, bridging the gap between advanced AI capabilities and practical business applications.
Future & AI, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing GenAI platforms, helps 250,000 leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators leverage AI to 10x their impact. Under Nivedan’s leadership, the platform gained 30M+ views in just 12 months. He’s delivered talks at 25+ events, consulted for listed companies, and hosted podcasts with global tech leaders. Nivedan has built a vision AI product, raised funds in 2018, and served as the Business & Marketing Head at Meesho, India’s leading e-commerce company.
Mr. Tushar Saini
Tushar Saini is a dynamic entrepreneur & mentor, recognised for his contribution to India’s startup ecosystem. An SRCC topper and Young Entrepreneur Award winner, he founded CUET Pro, a leading platform for
entrance exam preparation. He is a partner at NEOS Angels Network, supporting startups with consultancy and funding. His dedication to fostering innovation led him to establish Nstart, India’s premier high-school incubation centre equipped with advanced resources to support young minds. He also mentors at top institutions like Global Centre for Entrepreneurship and Commerce and Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, leveraging his expertise with aspiring founders. As City Lead at Headstart, a major grassroots organisation, Tushar drives support for startups across 20+ cities. Passionate about inspiring young entrepreneurs, he has motivated many students to launch their own ventures, actively paving the way for emerging talent.
Mr. Gaurang Gadia
A passionate entrepreneur with a strong foundation in finance & economics, Gaurang combines expertise with hands-on experience to drive impactful ventures. As the founder of FOMO Brews, a unique
iced tea brand featured on Shark Tank, he’s committed to delivering authentic, unadulterated recipes crafted in-house, with ingredients sourced directly from India’s hinterlands. His leadership extends beyond his venture; as the President of the Entrepreneurial Cell at Hansraj College, he spearheaded initiatives to cultivate innovation and business acumen among peers. Additionally, he served as the lead organiser for TEDx Hansraj College, bringing thought-provoking discussions to the campus. A skilled orator with a deep understanding of economics, he delivers insight and clarity to complex topics. His athletic background as a cricketer who trained with the Rajasthan Royals further reflects his dedication, discipline, and teamwork—qualities he leverages in his entrepreneurial journey. His multifaceted experiences continue to fuel his ambition to make a positive mark in both business and society.
Mr. Shivam Narhari
Meet Shivam Narhari, a powerhouse of intellect and creativity. With a robust foundation in programming, aerospace, and technology, he’s won national competitions like ISRO’s Space Innovation
Challenge. Shivam has researched supernova light curves and neutron stars with Oxford and Harvard professors. He leads the Astronomy, Physics, and STEM clubs at Neerja Modi School, showcasing his determination. A skilled pianist and music composer, Shivam also manages a Transformer-themed YouTube channel and excels as a public speaker, embodying vision, enthusiasm, and discipline.
Mr. DAKSH JAIN
Daksh Jain is a trailblazer with remarkable achievements, including an All India Rank 4 in the World Robotics Olympiad and distinction in the American Mathematics Competitions. His passion for innovation
led him to research 1D photonic crystals and found *GlucoSense*, a startup focused on developing painless, non-invasive biosensors for the Indian market, raising $20,225 for R&D. Daksh has also won multiple entrepreneurial awards. As the STEM head and president of the Physics Club at school, he demonstrates strong leadership. Beyond academics and entrepreneurship, Daksh showcased his versatility by playing Portia in a gender-reversed adaptation of *The Merchant of Venice* and is deeply committed to community service, providing health insurance to 91 underprivileged individuals.
Ms. Riya Golecha
FOUNDER OF kayakalp trust
Ria Golecha is an experienced Life Sciences and Public Health Strategy Consultant and is currently working as a Project Coordinator at the Harvard School of Public Health
— India Research Center, wherein she collaborates with Harvard Faculty and project partners in India on health communication projects. However, outside work she runs a nonprofit organization – “Kayakalp Trust” – that provides support to puppeteers in West Delhi slums who don’t have access to resources. With having arranged more than 2000 muppet shows, Ria has received prestigious and notable awards such as the ‘Best Young Achiever Award’ by Global Action on Poverty and was also one among 120 students selected from India for the Young Leaders Program by Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Mr. Krishay Goyal
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
Krishay Goyal, a Grade 12 student at Neerja Modi School, is a devoted wildlife photographer. His journey through this passion has not only revealed nature’s beauty but also transformed his life in a captivating butterfly effect.
With a portfolio adored with exhibitions, handbooks, Instagram features, and newspaper spotlights, his photography leaves a profound impact. However, Krishay’s love for wildlife extends beyond the lens. Krishay rescues and rehabilitates over a thousand birds and species, even earning an internship as a rehabilitation head for a wildlife welfare organization as a nod to his dedication. A unique blend of passions, Krishay excels in both labs and playgrounds, yet his heart resides in the untamed wilderness, away from city life. A high achiever, he even scored in the 90s for CBSE 10th grade. Now excelling in IBDP Y-2 with Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Krishay secured top ranks in four subjects during IBDP Y-1.
Mr. Siddhart UR
FORBES 30 UNDER 30
UR Siddharth is an ingenious and proficient industrial and UX designer who works at Philips Innovation Campus in Chennai, India. He is also a laureate of numerous international design awards for his inventive and life-saving products.
He has nurtured his interest in art, craft, model-making, and problem-solving since he was in Class 3. He aced the all-India 1st rank in the entrance exam to the National Institute of Design (NID) in Kurukshetra, Haryana, where he pursued product design. He has four patents pending and two designs registered by the IPR cell for his products ‘Survive’ and ‘Enable’. Survive is a device that can automate gastric irrigation, the process of cleansing the stomach in case of poisoning. Enable is a device that can assist people with hearing impairment to communicate better. He has bagged 85 international design awards, including the Lexus Design Award, the if Design Award, the Red Dot Award, and the Core 77 Design Award. He is also a Forbes India 30 Under 30 winner in the design category for 2023. He is passionate about creating impactful solutions for people and the planet through design thinking. He believes that design is not just about aesthetics, but also about functionality, usability, and sustainability. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting his website or his Behance profile.