TEDxGIM

Speakers

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• Ankita Shah

  Spoken Word Artist

  An Indian-Nepali writer, ma’am’s essays and poetry trace the delicate web between personal history and cultural inheritance. Her words don’t just tell stories; they carry memory, identity, and reflection in every line. She co-founded The Poetry Club, Mumbai (2013–2019), a vibrant space that shaped a generation of poets through readings, workshops, and deep conversations on the craft of poetry. In the past year, she’s been teaching personal essay writing, helping people turn lived experience into powerful stories. Her work has appeared in Anomaly, Soup Magazine, Usawa Literary Review, Firstpost, and Vogue, cementing her place as a compelling voice in contemporary writing.

• Geetanjali Chopra

  Founder & President of Wishes and Blessings

  Dr. Geetanjali Chopra is a renowned social entrepreneur and philanthropist, and the Founder of Wishes and Blessings, one of India’s most impactful community-driven NGOs. Her journey toward social service began with a simple yet profound moment when she saw visually impaired children celebrate Holi with pure joy and colour. That moment stayed with her, quietly motivating her to step away from her corporate career and devote her life to creating spaces of care, dignity, and hope for those often unseen. With a deep commitment to inclusive development and human dignity, Dr. Chopra has dedicated her journey to upliftment across urban and rural India. Through Wishes and Blessings, she has led initiatives spanning hunger relief, education support, elderly care, disability inclusion, and livelihood empowerment, touching thousands of lives through compassion-led action.

• Himani Kashyap

  Clinical Psychologist + Neuropsychologist + Researcher + Artist

  An Additional Professor of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS, Dr. Kashyap brings over two decades of experience across clinical and research settings in India and Australia. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive control shapes emotions, behaviour, and therapeutic change, while exploring how technology can be harnessed to make mental health interventions more impactful. She coordinates Cognite, a community cognition clinic at the NIMHANS Centre for Well-Being, and is a certified supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, and trains postgraduates and doctoral students in Clinical Psychology.

• Puneet Chadha

  Rear Admiral - Indian Navy

  With a career spanning more than thirty years at sea and ashore, Rear Admiral Puneet Chadha exemplifies leadership, operational excellence and strategic vision in the Indian Navy. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasala, with specialisation in Anti-Submarine Warfare, he participated in Operation Pawan as Navigating Officer of IN LCU L-36 and became the Commissioning Navigating Officer of INS Agray. As an ASW specialist, he served onboard INS Ranjit, Abhay and Ranvir, and as Deputy Director (ASW) at the Indian Naval Tactical Evaluation Group.

• Rahul Shah

  Singer-songwriter

  As an artist, Rahul has released 25+ original tracks since 2020, including his EP ‘Theek Hai’, with an upcoming album titled ‘Gham Ka Ghar’. His music has garnered 3M+ streams, reached 100K+ listeners, and built a growing audience across platforms. He has performed at prominent venues and festivals, including Spoken Fest, NCPA Mumbai, Rolling Stone India events, and NMACC Mumbai, and has opened the stage for artists such as Kailash Kher, Pritam, Vir Das, and Ankur Tewari.

• Sheena Da Cunha

  Professional Hula Hoop artist + Trainer + World Record Holder

  Sheena Da Cunha is a 20-year-old professional hula hoop artist, trainer, and world record holder. She is currently pursuing a BSc in Fashion and Apparel Design, seamlessly blending creativity across disciplines. Sheena trains both children and adults through online sessions and conducts offline workshops, spreading her love for movement and performance. Beyond hula hooping, she is also a makeup artist and model, having walked as a showstopper for brands like Decathlon. Her talent has earned her several accolades, including winning Goa’s Got Talent and the Yuva Saheli Talent Mahotsav. For Sheena, sharing her art is more than a performance - it’s a way to bring joy, energy, and inspiration to everyone she meets.

• Umang Maheshwari

  PhD Research Scholar (Marketing) + Independent Brand and Growth Strategy Consultant

  A PhD Research Scholar in Marketing, Independent Brand and Growth Strategy Consultant, and a familiar face as visiting faculty at GIM. With over a decade of experience, he has helped scale and transform businesses using sharp consumer insights, go-to-market strategies, and brand positioning. He has led Consulting, Advisory, and Research verticals, working with 30+ brands. Recognised by Inc42 and Borzo as a leading expert on D2C and MSME branding, he has mentored 2,000+ students, founders, and professionals across top institutions. A believer in the “India story,” his work bridges classrooms and boardrooms - turning marketing insight into action.