global entrepreneurial journeys

Oct 12, 2024Devneet BajajDevneet Bajaj is the founder of Quan, a sports and entertainment investment and advisory company. Previously, he was the Chief Strategy Officer of Dream Sports (Dream11). Devneet has also founded MITRA - an AgTech startup acquired by Mahindra...

Oct 5, 2024Neelam ChhiberNeelam Chhiber, who credits her achievements to a supportive family and education from the National Institute of Design, has dedicated over 40 years to community work in India’s creative production sector, particularly linking it to farming...

Sep 28, 2024Daivata Chavan-PatilDaivata Chavan-Patil is the creative producer at Onjal Arts Production - producing commercials and Marathi feature films. She co-founded DHUP Foundation - a nonprofit empowering girls and women in India. Daivata is a recipient of the...

Sep 21, 2024Sulochana GawandeSulochana Gawande, also known as Sulu, is an accomplished cancer researcher with a strong background in drug development within the pharmaceutical industry. Her book, “Revealing the Secrets of Cancer,” aims to educate the public about...

Sep 14, 2024Neha SinghalNeha Singhal is an immigrant from India and a mother of two, who has transitioned from a successful 17-year banking career at HSBC to become an entrepreneur and art advisor. After managing real estate investments in her family office, she...

Sep 7, 2024Van Lai-DuMoneVan Lai-DuMone is a Vietnamese refugee and passionate advocate for integrating creativity into workplace development. Her inspiring journey ranges from a background in psychology and pharmaceuticals to her current mission of fostering...

Aug 24, 2024Kirtana BanskotaKirtana Banskota is a first-generation Nepali American filmmaker based in Austin, who founded Banskota Productions highlighting cultural stories and supporting diversity in cinema. Her notable projects include “Love From Ellie” and “The...

Aug 17, 2024SaileshRamakrishnanSailesh Ramakrishnan, co-founder and managing partner of Rocketship.vc, a Silicon Valley venture capital fund founded in 2014, has a rich background in computer science and experience with AI projects at NASA. His career includes roles...

Aug 10, 2024Manoj BalrajManoj Balraj is the President and Co-Founder of Experion Technologies, a company specializing in product engineering services. With over 17 years of experience in the tech industry, Manoj has led the company through significant growth and...

Aug 3, 2024Ektha AggarwalEktha Aggarwal is a seasoned psychotherapist and the CEO and founder of Shakti Therapy, a holistic therapy practice based in Los Angeles. With a diverse cultural background and personal experiences across various continents, Ektha is dedicated...

Jul 27, 2024Saumya BhatnagarSaumya Bhatnagar is the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Jeeva AI (formerly involve.ai) - automating all manual tasks and using AutoGPT to find your next 500 customers. She is a multi-entrepreneur, recipient of the Stevie Gold...

Jul 20, 2024Preethy PadmanabhanPreethy Padmanabhan is the founder and host of the 10X Growth Strategies - a hub for discussions on leadership and business growth through books. She is currently the VP of Marketing at Bidgely - providing AI-Powered Solutions for...

Jul 13, 2024Vibhanshu AbhishekVibhanshu Abhishek is the Founder of Alltius - bringing power of LLMs and GenAI to Enterprises, accurately and securely in minutes. He is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at UC Irvine. Vibhanshu is an alum of Wharton Business...

Jul 6, 2024Myrinda OrnelasMyrinda Ornelas is a wardrobe stylist elevating small businesses and empowering communities through her creative gifts, expertise, and sustainable practices. She studied Fashion Merchandising in San Francisco and Milan.One Line Life Lessons...

Jun 29, 2024Aneri ShahAneri Shah is a Comedian, Director, Writer, and Creator of Lonely Girl - a self-inspired comedy series about a South Asian woman navigating her newfound queerness alongside her three South Asian girlfriends. She has directed “I’m Doing My Job”, a...

Jun 22, 2024Shruti DeorahShruti Mahajan Deorah is the Director at India Energy & Climate Center (IECC) at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy - leveraging clean energy technology and policy expertise to catalyze rapid transformation of energy systems in...

Jun 15, 2024Sai KopparapuSai Kopparapu is an entrepreneur from Bangalore, India. He founded the nonprofit WISE during grade 9, repurposing science experiments to educate underprivileged schools, expanding to serve 20,000+ students with 100+ volunteers across three...

Jun 8, 2024Farrah KhanMayor Farrah Khan is the Mayor of City of Irvine. She ensures the city is a leader throughout Orange County and California in innovation and technology, maintaining a safe environment and fiscal stability, combating climate change, and protecting...

Jun 1, 2024Krutika PranavKrutika Pranav is the President at the South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA) - serving survivors of all forms of abuse, especially within the South Asian community in Southern California. Krutika is also the co-owner at Highglow...

May 25, 2024Krystle KaulKrystle Kaul, a US congressional candidate and national security democrat, draws on her background in public policy and national security, having worked with agencies like the CIA and the Pentagon. She now runs Krystle Klear Communications to...

May 18, 2024Anuj BhallaAnuj Bhalla is the founder & CEO of serviceMob - leading a revolution in customer service with AI-driven analytics and redefining service experiences for some of the biggest and coolest global brands. He is an innovator in AI and CX with 3...

May 11, 2024Kirin KaliaKirin Kalia, the daughter of immigrants and the first US citizen in her family, shares her journey of following her passion for storytelling and assisting startup founders through her business Grow Through Story. Despite initial expectations,...

May 4, 2024Kirthiga ReddyKirthiga Reddy is the CEO of Virtualness - a monetization and fan engagement platform for awards, brands, creators, events, and sports - using GenAI & blockchain. She was the first employee and MD of Facebook (Meta) India. Kirthiga is...

APR 27, 2024Pranjal ModiPranjal Modi is the driving force behind TITLI, a social enterprise committed to transforming early childhood care and education (ECCE) by empowering women as skilled early childhood educators and caregivers. With a bold vision to train 2...

APR 20, 2024Anshu GuptaAnshu Gupta is a transformative figure in the realm of social entrepreneurship, renowned for his groundbreaking initiatives with Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan. With a background in journalism and economics, Gupta founded Goonj in 1998, pioneering a...

APR 13, 2024Abhijit BansodAbhijit Bansod is a pioneering force in Indian design philosophy, with over 15 years of experience shaping the narrative of Indian storytelling in product design. He began his journey at Titan Design Studio, where he infused brands like...

APR 6, 2024Rajini KodialamRajini Kodialam is the founder & CEO of E-3Tech - a diversified consortium of industry verticals offering successful SMBs their next-generation leaders and clients. Previously, Rajini co-founded Focus Financial Partners, a leading...

mar 30, 2024Vivian ShimoyamaVivian Shimoyama is the founder, CEO of Shimoyama Enterprise - a recognized thought leader advocating for small businesses and economic development with a focus on economic inclusion. She is a celebrated and renowned glass fusion artist,...

mar 23, 2024Vinita BelaniVinita Belani is the founder of EnActe - putting South Asian voices in a global context by embracing Eastern and Western storytelling traditions and developing / presenting thought-provoking stories. She is an actor, director, producer  and...

mar 16, 2024Suja SubramaniamSuja Subramaniam is the VP of Intellectual Property at Roche Diagnostics - a global leader in healthcare diagnostics, providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies for the accurate and efficient detection of diseases. She is...

Mar 9, 2024Chandar PattabhiramChandar Pattabhiram is the Board of Directors for: Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN), Blueshift & Osaat.org - a non-profit transforming education in rural India. Chandar has previously been a CMO at Coupa and Marketo, and VP...

Mar 2, 2024Sue MaloneSue Malone is the founder of Strategies For Small Business - a prominent small business advocate helping individuals access capital to start or expand their businesses. Since 2010, she has helped fund more than 30,000 businesses. Sue has authored...

Feb 24, 2024Chandan Mahajan Chandan Mahajan is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the retail and consumer packaged goods industry. As the co-founder of dotkonnekt, he focuses on driving organic growth for brands in the digital commerce space....

Feb 17, 2024Shiva BhaskarShiva Bhaskar is a co-founder and head attorney at Tier One Credit, specializing in consumer credit repair and restoration. With expertise in law, business, and real estate, he leads a network of attorneys nationwide and manages over 130...

Feb 10, 2024Vani KolaVani Kola is the Founder and Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. She is a proponent for India’s digital opportunity to create next-gen large scale companies, which will scale globally....

feb 3, 2024Dr. Nalini SaligramNalini Saligram is a seasoned public health professional and founder of Arogya World, a nonprofit organization focused on diabetes prevention in India. With over 30 years of experience, Nalini has dedicated her career to making a...

Jan 27, 2024Ravi SreedharanRavi Sreedharan is a visionary leader dedicated to driving social impact and organizational excellence. With a background in both corporate and social sectors, Ravi brings a wealth of experience and insight to his work. As the co-founder of...

Jan 20, 2024Amar ShokeenAmar Shokeen is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. As the Founder of Apollos and Welcome Group, he has demonstrated remarkable success in IT services, hospitality, and real...

Jan 13, 2024Amani KellyAmani Kelly is a versatile entrepreneur and real estate developer with a diverse portfolio of ventures. With a strong emphasis on personal values and professional integrity, Amani has established himself as a leader in real estate development,...

Jan 6, 2024Pooja BhallaPooja Bhalla, DNP, RN, is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Pooja holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Northeastern University and has a strong background in...

Jan 6, 2024Trez IbrahimTrez Ibrahim is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and coach known for her work in life mastery and personal development. As the founder of Life Mastery Solution and TI International Training and Education, she has impacted thousands of lives...

Dec 24, 2023Luke FreilerLuke Freiler is an experienced entrepreneur and technology executive with a background in software engineering. He is the CEO and Founder of CenterCode, a company that specializes in beta testing and user experience research. Luke has a strong...

Dec 16, 2023 Bhavin PatelBhavin Patel is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in real estate and hospitality. Originally from India, Bhavin has built a successful career in Ohio, where he manages a diverse portfolio of assets, including multifamily...

Dec 9, 2023Atul SatijaAtul Satija is the founder and CEO of The/Nudge Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating poverty in India by providing sustainable livelihoods. He has a background in technology and business, having previously worked at Google...

Dec 2, 2023Anand RajaramanAnand Rajaraman is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a rich academic background. He co-founded Rocketship, a data-driven venture capital firm, where he applies his expertise in computer science and entrepreneurship to...

Nov 25, 2023Sanjay Reddy Sanjay Reddy is a seasoned business leader with a strong background in technology and management. He has a wealth of experience in driving digital transformation and innovation across various industries. Sanjay is known for his strategic...

Nov 18, 2023Sneha LundiaSneha Lundia is the founder of Step2Growth, a growth accelerator for early-stage startups, focused on helping them achieve product-market fit and develop effective marketing strategies. With a background in marketing, Sneha has supported over...

Nov 11, 2023Asha SaxenaAsha Saxena is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of building successful tech businesses for over 28 years. With a strong academic background, creative problem-solving skills, and an effective management style. She has...

5 Nov 2023Matthew Spacie Matthew Spacie is a visionary leader and social entrepreneur with a passion for creating positive impact. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of Magic Bus, he has dedicated his career to transforming the lives of children and youth living in...

Oct 28, 2023Sri Gopalakrishnan Sri Gopalakrishnan is an experienced technology leader with a background in software engineering, product management, and business development. He has worked in various roles at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, gaining...

Oct 21, 2024Darnyelle JerveyDarnyelle Jervey Harmon is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and business growth strategist. She is the CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, a coaching and consulting firm focused on helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve...

Oct 7, 2023Aditya PaiAditya Pai is a public servant and practicing attorney for entrepreneurs, workers, low-income tenants in need of pro bono help. He is also a 2024 Democratic candidate for United States Representative for CA-45 (Artesia, Cerritos, North Orange...

Sept 30, 2023Ashwin BharthAshwin Bharath is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in technology and business. Currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Instacart, he leads a large team responsible for developing and scaling the...

Sept 23, 2023Michael TringeMichael Tringe is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with a strong background in the entertainment industry. As the co-founder and CEO of CreatorUp, he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way content is created and...

Sep 16, 2023Harshul Asnani Harshul Asnani is the President, Global Technology Business at Tech Mahindra - one of the largest IT services companies in the world. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Patni, HCL Enterprise, HP, Wipro, and several others....

Sep 9, 2023Juli Mathew Honorable Judge Juli Mathew is the Presiding judge of Fort Bend, TX County Court at Law 3 overseeing cases involving civil, criminal, guardianship, juvenile, mental health, and probate matters. She is the Chair of US DoJ Edward Byrne Memorial...

Sep 2, 2023Vish MadhugiriVishwanath Madhugiri is the Chief Strategist at Saaz Micro Inc. - leaders in advanced image sensor product R&D for space, airborne & specialty imaging. Previously, he was the Chief Innovation Officer at Lycamobile India - world’s...

Aug 26, 2023Akhtar BadshahAkhtar Badshah is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing architecture, nonprofit leadership, corporate philanthropy, and purpose-driven consulting. With a PhD in architecture, Akhtar has taught at MIT and worked...

Aug 19, 2023Jared Yellin   Jared Yellin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of several successful ventures. Jared is known for his expertise in building businesses, developing high-performing teams, and creating innovative solutions. He has a passion...

Aug 12, 2023Malathi AcharyaDr. Malathi Acharya is the Founder, Chief Medical Officer of Ayur Integrative Medicine - helping people achieve optimal health by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. She is a skilled clinician with...