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About The Guests: Sneha joined GFI India in June 2019 as Chief of Staff, and has been leading GFI India as the Managing Director since 2024, providing oversight and direction on all strategic and project-level initiatives. A biomedical scientist turned strategic leader, she holds a Masters in International Human Resource Management from Manchester University. Before GFI India, she worked extensive...

About The Guests: Ishita is a well-established Social and Business Entrepreneur. She prides herself on being an innovative impact investor for the country while maintaining a global perspective to engage the community and the world in whatever she takes on. In her own words, as she puts it she she is currently on her 5th role and profession as she has transitioned various roles of from being a cli...

About The Guests: Dr. Prabodh Halde is a seasoned public health professional, food safety expert, and thought leader with over three decades of experience at the intersection of science, regulation, and consumer awareness. Trained as a medical doctor with a specialization in public health, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and risk communicat...

About The Guests: Palak Mehta is the founder of Vegan First, India’s first digital and print platform dedicated to veganism. Since launching in 2016, she has built a thriving community of over 100,000 members and hosts the Vegan India Conference, which brings together plant-based entrepreneurs and changemakers from 30+ countries. A member of FSSAI’s task force on vegan standards and Vice-Chair of...

About The Guests: Ganesh Iyer, India’s first certified Water Sommelier , has nearly three decades of experience shaping the premium bottled water market . Having worked with brands like Evian, Himalayan, and Qua , he now serves as the Managing Partner, Indian Subcontinent for VEEN . Certified by Doemens Academy, Munich , he possesses a rare ability to detect and differentiate water based on its mi...

About The Guests: Mukund Goyal – Chairman A visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Ananta Hotels & Resorts, Mukund Goyal has redefined luxury hospitality in India. With a background in garment exports, he transitioned into the hospitality industry with a mission to create spaces that seamlessly blend luxury with nature. His philosophy revolves around sustainability, eco-conscious desi...

About The Guest: Natasha Sabharwal Mehta is the founder of Bombay Kids Company, a thoughtfully curated e-commerce brand that brings a world of boutique finds to families in India. Inspired by her own journey as a mom and her travels abroad, Natasha created a one-stop shop offering unique, modern, and sustainable products from boutique brands across Europe, the U.S., Australia, and India. Her missi...

About The Guest: Tejas and Deven Parulekar are the visionary founders of SaffronStays, a platform dedicated to curating unique, private vacation homes across India. Their mission is to provide unforgettable travel experiences while preserving the authenticity of each destination. Under their leadership, SaffronStays has built a reputation for offering exclusive, heritage-rich properties, ensuring...

About The Guest: Chaitsi Ahuja is a social entrepreneur driven by the belief that collective good surpasses self-interest. She founded Brown Living, India’s first plastic-free and chemical-free online marketplace, which supports over 650 planet-positive brands and 2,000 artisans. With a commitment to sustainability, Brown Living’s framework, The Brown Lens, ensures that all products are genuinely...

About The Guest: Mansi Mahansaria is the founder of JustDeliveries, a logistics company specializing in the timely and efficient delivery of perishable goods. With a strong background in supply chain management, Mansi has revolutionized last-mile delivery for fresh produce and temperature-sensitive items. Her leadership has made JustDeliveries a trusted name in the industry, known for leveraging t...

About The Guest: Aayush Bansal , Co-Founder and Director of BlackCab Agency Network is an innovative entrepreneur, investor, and consultant from Mumbai, India. He holds a business administration degree from NMIMS and founded Three Points Medical Systems, a leader in endoscopic surgery instruments. Aayush co-founded United Strength, evolving it from a non-profit for marginalized children into a suc...

About The Guest: Shibani Gharat is an Associate Executive Producer and anchor at CNBC-TV18, leading Storyboard18. With 12 years in TV, digital, and print media, she has been integral to CNBC-TV18 for nearly a decade, steering key properties in marketing, advertising, media, technology, health, and fitness. Shibani has interviewed industry giants like Sir Martin Sorrell, Mark Read, Carl Pei, and Ji...

About The Guest: Vinita Mungi is a visionary sculptor known for pushing boundaries in the art world. Her creations, ranging from delicate figurines to bold abstract pieces, captivate audiences with their intricacy and emotional depth. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and innermost thoughts, Vinita infuses each sculpture with a unique blend of creativity and meaning, sparking dialogue and...

About The Guest: Tripti Bhatia Gandhi is an entrepreneurial powerhouse known for her exceptional communication skills and unwavering commitment to women's empowerment. As a devoted mompreneur, she deftly balances the demands of motherhood with her professional endeavors. Tripti's journey exemplifies resilience and determination, propelling her to redefine industry norms. Her adept communication st...

About The Guest: Sushant Bindal is the dynamic founder of Money Monitors Pvt Ltd, boasting over three years of experience in trading and financial markets. As a renowned stock market trainer and public speaker, he has empowered over 20,000 students with his expertise. Beyond education, Sushant leads an Investment Advisory firm and ventures into real estate and corporate lending services, demonstra...

About The Guest - Rohan Joshi, a prominent Indian comedian, has carved a niche for himself in the world of humor with his wit and charm. Born and raised in Mumbai, Rohan rose to fame as a member of the popular comedy collective, All India Bakchod (AIB). His comedic style seamlessly blends observational humor with insightful social commentary, making him a favorite among audiences. With a natural f...

About The Guest - Gaurav Baheti is the dynamic CEO and founder of Procol, a trailblazing technology company at the forefront of digital transformation. An engineer turned designer turned entrepreneur, Gaurav brings a unique perspective to the tech landscape. His journey began with a solid foundation in computer science, evolving into a passion for design that infused a human-centric approach into...

About The Guest - Firdaus Variava, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Floorings and Tiles (BFT), is a visionary entrepreneur who breathed new life into his family's nearly century-old tile manufacturing business based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Taking over the reins a few decade ago, Firdaus's mother, Dilnavaz Variava, faced the challenge of reviving a business that was struggling to surviv...

About The Guest - Ritu David is an industry-leading UX/UI designer with over two decades of experience. As the CEO of The Data Duck, she pioneers transformative digital experiences for sectors like D2C, wellness, finance, and luxury. With a unique background as a certified actuary, Ritu blends data and design to create visually stunning and strategically sound projects. Her track record includes s...

About The Guest - In the realm of holistic well-being, few individuals embody the multifaceted nature of wellness as profoundly as Megha Gupta. Megha's journey towards biohacking was spurred by personal adversity. Upon being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, she encountered formidable challenges that demanded resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to her well-being. It was through sh...

About The Guest - Ashdin Doctor is The Habit Coach™. He believes that awesome lives start with awesome habits.  Back in 2014 Ashdin was unhealthy, overworked, stressed and sleep-deprived. Till it caught up with him and he found himself collapsing on the floor clutching his chest unable to move. It was then that he realised that his life needed to change. In this pursuit, he informally studied vari...

About The Guest - At the age of 16, with 256 Kbps Internet speed, I started my career as a self-taught graphic designer. After landing a few projects, I was hungry to keep learning more, and that's how I landed in web development. At the age of 18, while still pursuing my education, I launched my first product around WordPress security, which did wonder. It not only paid for my entire education bu...

About the Guest: Mansi has a rich experience across FMCG, large format retail, Fashion & Lifestyle, start ups & digital marketing. Having traveled extensively around India with keen interest and ability to understand various cultures and remove constraints in integrating into a new culture. She uses dual skills of interpersonal and analytical abilities to manage projects and deliver results. Demon...

About the Guest: Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the edutainment field. Skilled in Marketing, Sales, Visual Content Creation, Storytelling and Curation. Having worked in the media and entertainment industry for 6 years and in the education management industry for two years. She has been a trustee at Wisdom High International Group of Schools in Nashik since 2018 and h...

About the Guest: Kushal Lodha is the founder of KAGR, a one-stop solution for all finance students in India. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with All India Ranks across all levels of CA Exams. He has cleared all levels of CFA and is an ACCA affiliate (World Rank 3). He was working in the Investment Team at Aditya Birla Ventures, the Venture Capital arm of Aditya Birla Group, where he used t...