The Speakers, Investors and Members of the Expert Panel
Vice-Chancellor RTMNU
Dr. Manali Kshirsagar
A dedicated leader in higher education, committed to fostering academic excellence and innovative research, while inspiring students and faculty to achieve their fullest potential.
Principal at Enrission India Capital
Harsh Deodhar
A dedicated professional at a leading investment firm focusing on innovative strategies and fostering client relationships to drive success in the competitive financial landscape.
Managing Director VIPL
Prashant Ugemuge
A visionary Nagpur-based tech entrepreneur who built VIPL from a 1999 startup into a multi-city IT powerhouse, pioneering e-governance and infrastructure projects across India.
Chief Operating Officer
Atal Incubation Centre
Ramjee Pallela
A vital contributor to the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA), this expert utilizes deep biotech experience to guide startups and strengthen India's innovation ecosystem.
COS VIPL
Shreyas Ugemuge
A tech enthusiast who penned Lessons From My Father, a touching book chronicling his dad's inspiring journey from a village boy to a successful business leader.
Founding Partner Indicorn Angels
Amit Singal
A Chartered Accountant with 18+ years of experience, he leads Fluid Ventures, a SEBI-approved VC fund focused on D2C brands, actively backing early-stage Indian startups.
Masterchef Jodi Winner
Vikram Gandhe
This culinary talent from your city turned a home kitchen into a thriving bakehouse with his brother, conquering a major reality cooking show.
CEO Nautical Wings
Shiv Varun Singh Rajput
An aerospace innovator who co-founded Nautical Wings in 2020. He drives the Bengaluru startup to build electric propulsion systems, aiming to revolutionize the global aviation and drone industries.
Founder & CEO udChalo
Ravi Kumar
The visionary behind udChalo, a platform dedicated to serving Indian Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families with exclusive, accessible, and affordable travel perks.
Founder & CEO Aviotron Aerospace
Neha Chauhan
Spearheading aerospace and drone tech education in India, this visionary brings experiential STEM learning to K-12 classrooms, inspiring future innovators through cutting-edge school programs.
Director, Institute of Psycho Management Studies
Dr. Prabodh
A Nagpur visionary who established the Institute of Psycho Management Studies. He blends science and spirituality to heal minds and guide start-up founders.
Founder & CEO @ AgriVijay
Vimal Panjwani
AgriVijay is an agtech marketplace offering farmers renewable energy solutions like solar and biogas to build energy independence.
Co-Founder & CEO Techdome
Rahul J
An innovator driving Techdome since 2020, he engineers scalable AI-first and cloud-native platforms to solve complex challenges for global businesses.
Co-Founder & CEO Recycle Bell
Madhur Rathi
A Vidarbha-based eco-innovator turning India's plastic waste into a circular economy success, manufacturing durable, chemical-free furniture entirely from recycled materials.
Co-Founder & Director Khichadiwala
Sagar Bhajani
Khichadiwala is a Nagpur-based startup rebranding traditional khichdi into a healthy fast-food choice with fun global flavors.
Founder & CEO VITT.AI
Bibhuti Anand
An IIM Calcutta alum driving VITT.AI to revolutionise BFSI sales. His tech equips frontline teams with real-time AI copilots to boost conversions.
Founder & CEO LOVOJ
Bibhuti Dash
The visionary behind LOUOJ, a fashion-tech SaaS and marketplace digitising the bespoke clothing industry by connecting buyers and tailors through cutting-edge 3D apparel customisation.
Founder & CEO Hala Mobility
Srikanth Reddy
Hala Mobility is an EV ride-sharing platform providing sustainable, zero-emission electric scooter rentals for urban daily commuters and last-mile delivery logistics.
Co-Founder & CEO Medyseva
Dr. Vishesh Kasliwal
Medyserve Technologies is a healthcare firm providing specialized medical treatments, home nursing, and hospital consultancy to elevate patient care.
Founder & CEO at Hesa
Vamsi Udayagiri
The visionary behind HESA, an agri-fintech platform bridging the gap between Indian villages and brands by empowering rural micro-entrepreneurs and digitizing the rural supply chain.
Co-founder Khichadiwala
Manish Khanchandani
A Nagpur entrepreneur who transformed India's humble comfort food into a fast-food sensation. Through Khichadiwala, he reinvented khichdi with bold, healthy flavors like Italian and Saoji
Founder & CEO Beggars Corporation
Chandra Mishra
Beggars Corporation is a social impact startup turning beggars into self-sufficient entrepreneurs to make India begging-free.
Incubator & Accelerator Leader
Krishnkant Chaturvedi
The visionary behind Kommon School, an innovative SaaS platform transforming soft skills training by using AI-powered roleplays and analytics to boost career readiness and employability.
Founder & CEO ERLYSIGN
Shubhendra Singh Thakur
A Nagpur innovator driving Curo Biosciences. He leads the creation of ErlySign, a groundbreaking 15-minute saliva-based testing kit for the early, non-invasive detection of oral cancer.