TEDxRajajinagar

Speakers

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• Jayaram Raipura

  Jayaram Raipura, a senior officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) since 1992, has extensive experience in Public Administration and Urban Development. Over his illustrious career, he has held key positions, including Assistant Commissioner of IT (Mangalore), Deputy Commissioner of IT (Bangalore & Mumbai), CFO (Deputation) at KIADB, Commissioner of IT (Chennai & Bangalore), Secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Special Commissioner (Finance) at BBMP. As CEO of the Karnataka Maritime Board, he has played a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure and cultural policies.

• Meghana Doddipalle

  Meghana is the cofounder of Tinker Champs, a platform that empowers students to explore their potential through flagship initiatives through Maker Faires, BizBox toolkit, and nationwide digital skilling workshops. She has impacted many students through such initiatives. Tinker Champs’ partners with organizations like Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) , Govt. of India to implement the initiatives. She has mentored students during AIM’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. Her work has sparked a wave of interest in entrepreneurship and changemaking, with participants going on to launch their own initiatives and projects.

• Neha Gupta

  Neha Gupta is a proud Bengalurian, talented cake artist and the founder of Cream on Top, a bespoke cake brand that has been delighting customers with its personalized designs for over six years. At just 22, Neha is also the visionary founder of Expedition Annapurna a philanthropic mission which she launched a year ago with the goal of helping those in need by donating food. Passionate about making a meaningful impact she combines a creative spirit with deep sense of social responsibility when she is not baking or working on her mission she is an avid traveler with a love for exploring new cultures and cuisines constantly inspired by the world around her.

• Samashti Gubbi

  Samashti, also known as sanskritsparrow, began creating content in Sanskrit on Instagram a year ago, igniting a community of Sanskrit enthusiasts who now number in the thousands. Her message resonates with a generation eager to blend the old with the new, embracing Sanskrit as a tool for modern expression, from wedding cards to TED Talks, and even rap music!

• Santhraju .

  Mr. Santharaju, a resident of Hanyalu Gram Panchayat in Arakalgud Taluk, Hassan district, studied up to the 6th grade before dedicating himself to agriculture at a young age. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, he never wavered in his determination. Through relentless hard work and a deep trust in farming, he has successfully cultivated ginger, transforming his life into one of prosperity. He lives a life like successful business man—a testament to his perseverance and dedication. His journey proves that an ordinary farmer, with resilience and commitment, can achieve remarkable success. He fulfilled his dream of owning a car and home built through his hard work.

• Tejal Shah

  Tejal Shah – A proud mother, visionary leader, National Award nominee, who has spoken at the United Nations and a trailblazer in the field of neurodiversity. As a multiple award-winning educator, conceptualist, and singer, she channels her passion into transforming lives. Tejal is the Founder and Director of Happiness is Khushi, an internationally renowned academy that champions inclusivity and empowerment through its three dynamic verticals: Transformative Education, Celebration of Talent & Community and Care. With unwavering commitment and compassion, Tejal has empowered over 1,000 individuals with neurodiversity to embrace their strengths, break barriers, and thrive in a world that celebrates their uniqueness.