Adarsh Menon is a senior business leader and venture investor with deep experience across the consumer brand ecosystem. He has held leadership roles at Flipkart and Hindustan Unilever, where he contributed to building large-scale consumer businesses trusted by millions. He is currently a Partner at Fireside Ventures, where he works closely with early-stage founders to help them build enduring, purpose-driven brands. His career spans corporate scale, founder mentorship and long-term value creation in the Indian consumer landscape.

Ayyappan has spent over 17 years building and scaling consumer businesses at the heart of India’s modern retail and e-commerce evolution. He joined Flipkart as a Senior Manager and went on to become the company’s youngest Senior Vice President, later serving as Chief Business Officer at Myntra and CEO of Cleartrip. He founded FirstClub to build India’s next-generation retail model: a member-first, quality-obsessed curated quick-commerce platform built for the top 20 million Indian households, setting new quality standards that India hasn’t seen yet.

Professor Chetan Singh Solanki is a renowned academic, energy thinker, and sustainability advocate widely known for advancing solar energy and responsible living in India. He is a former professor from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He founded of the Energy Swaraj movement, which promotes self-reliance in energy through conscious lifestyle choices and the Finite Earth Movement, which advocates for collective efforts for climate correction. Often referred to as the Solar Man of India, his work bridges science, education, and grassroots engagement, inspiring individuals and institutions to rethink their relationship with energy and consumption.

Khurshed Batliwala is a globally respected teacher, facilitator and thought leader associated with the Art of Living Foundation. With decades of experience in personal transformation and leadership development, he has worked closely with students, professionals, educators and changemakers across the world. He focuses on helping individuals cultivate inner clarity, emotional resilience and a deeper sense of responsibility toward society. Known for blending practical wisdom with lived experience, he brings a grounded and humane approach to conversations on peace, compassion and collective wellbeing.

Mazhar Kamran is a distinguished cinematographer, director and academic who has shaped contemporary Indian cinema through both practice and pedagogy. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Film and Television Institute of India, he began his cinematic journey with the gritty realism of the cult classic Satya. His cinematography spans notable films such as Kaun? and Jhankaar Beats, while his directorial oeuvre includes Mohandas and Safar Mein Sheher, each reflecting a distinct narrative sensibility.

Rishabh Telang is a health and wellness leader recognized for his role in building scalable, behaviour-driven fitness ecosystems in India. During his tenure at Curefit, he contributed to designing integrated approaches to physical fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing that helped translate health awareness into sustained daily practice. His work reflects a strong focus on systems thinking, consumer trust and long-term outcomes, positioning him as a thoughtful voice in the evolving wellness and fitness landscape.

Shashi Kumar is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and the founder of Akshayakalpa Organic, a pioneering organic dairy enterprise that has reimagined how milk is produced, sourced and consumed in India. With a strong focus on farmer well being, ethical practices and sustainable agriculture, he has built a model that integrates technology with long-term thinking to create value across the supply chain. He demonstrates how entrepreneurship can address structural challenges in agriculture while delivering quality and transparency to consumers.

Shiv Tandan is a creative professional and social impact advocate bridging music, storytelling and education. Widely recognized for his contribution to one of the most-listened-to songs of 2025, he has demonstrated the power of creative expression to connect deeply with audiences at scale. Beyond popular culture, he is rooted in a strong commitment to education reform, where he actively engages with on ground initiatives aimed at rethinking how learning systems serve future generations. His journey reflects a rare combination of artistic influence and purpose-driven action.

Sid Warrier is a neuroscientist, neurologist, public speaker, content creator and author based in Mumbai. He brings science and human behaviour into everyday conversations by making complex ideas accessible through engaging public talks and digital content. With a strong focus on mental health, neuroscience education, behaviour change and mindfulness, he works to destigmatize mental health and empower audiences to understand how the brain shapes thought, emotion and decision making. His work spans clinical practice, online education and community workshops, helping individuals learn practical tools for wellbeing and personal growth.

Tvisha Tuli is a business and creator economy professional working at the intersection of content, platforms and digital influence. She focuses on understanding how creators build trust, scale audiences and shape culture within algorithm-driven ecosystems. With experience navigating both creative and commercial dimensions of digital platforms, she brings a sharp perspective on how technology, incentives and human behaviour interact in the modern attention economy. Her work reflects a deep interest in awareness, agency and responsibility in how digital systems shape everyday decisions.

Yugandhara Lad is an award-winning women-in-tech leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and the founder and CEO of Virtualyyst, one of India’s fastest-rising AI and technology companies. From growing up as an orphan to building a successful technology enterprise, her story reflects determination, vision and an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for others. Her leadership and contributions have been recognised with several prestigious honours, including the Asia’s Women in Tech Award 2025, along with multiple accolades for excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology-driven impact. Yugandhara recently adopted an orphan school supporting over 700 children, where Virtualyyst is building a fully digital learning ecosystem to provide modern education, digital literacy and future-ready skills.

Arjun is a Mumbai-based illusionist and card technician who uses close-up card work to explore chance, risk and human behaviour. With a background in sleight of hand and storytelling, Arjun’s work blends live demonstration with narrative insight, offering a rare look into the mechanics behind deception and control. He has performed all across Mumbai in a variety of live settings, from luxurious hotels, lounges, bars, studios and theatres, to even appearing at FringeFest.