TEDxIPEC

Speakers

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• Abhilash Makam

  Founder & CEO, GNXTWEB Pvt. Ltd.

  Abhilash Makam is the Founder and CEO of GNXTWEB Pvt. Ltd., a technology and digital solutions company serving clients across diverse industries and international markets. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2015, when uncertainty about his professional future led him to take an unconventional first step and build an opportunity of his own. Without a predefined roadmap or guaranteed outcome, Abhilash transformed uncertainty into a growing business through experience, adaptability, and continuous learning. His work spans technology, business development, client relationships, team building, and strategic decision-making, reflecting his belief that success is often built by taking action before having all the answers. His journey embodies a powerful idea: clarity does not always come before the first step sometimes, clarity comes because you take the step

• Amar Preet Singh

  Overseas Education Consultant | Founder, Kiwiana Immigration and Education

  Amar Preet Singh is an overseas education consultant with an international academic background spanning the United Kingdom, India, and New Zealand. With professional experience across sales, operations, and the export industry, he brings a practical, multidisciplinary perspective to education, career development, and global opportunities.

• Dr Anshu Rohatgi

  Vice-Chairperson & Senior Consultant Neurologist

  Dr. Anshu Rohatgi is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist and currently serves as the ViceChairperson of the Department of Neurology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. With over three decades of clinical mastery, he is widely recognized as one of India’s foremost authorities in comprehensive neurological care. His extensive expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of complex neurovascular and movement disorders, including hyper-acute stroke management, stroke thrombolysis, Parkinson’s disease, advanced epilepsy, neuroimmunology, and severe neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Rohatgi is deeply committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centric treatment protocols, seamlessly bridging cutting-edge neurological science with compassionate bedside clinical care.

• Dr Pawan Khatana

  Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist & Stress Management Counsellor

  Dr. P.S. Khatana is a highly experienced Neuro-Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Yoga Therapist with over 21 years of clinical excellence. He is the founder of "MIND BODY Movement centre Physiotherapy Clinic & has association as HOD at -Advanced Physiotherapy & Pain Management Centre* Motheland Hospital, heis managing 4 centres including 2 hospital-based units & 2 clincs across Noida & Greater Noida. He is known for his unique integrative approach - combining Neuro- Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Psychology , Yoga and Family therapy Counselling to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

• Dr. Aakaar Kapoor

  Radiologist, Entrepreneur & Healthcare Innovator

  Dr. Aakaar Kapoor is a radiologist, entrepreneur, healthcare innovator, and CEO, working at the intersection of medicine, technology, diagnostics, and entrepreneurship. With a background in radiology and clinical practice, he has expanded his work into building healthcare ventures and exploring the role of technology and artificial intelligence in modern diagnostics. As a founder and business leader, Dr. Kapoor brings together clinical expertise, research, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset to address the evolving needs of healthcare. His journey reflects the courage to move beyond conventional professional boundaries and continuously adapt, experiment, and build—offering a powerful perspective on how uncertainty can become the starting point for innovation and meaningful change.

• Dr. Vijay Kumar

  Geriatric Medicine

  Senior Geriatric Medicine specialist with 14+ years of professional experience spanning specialist clinical care, academic medicine, healthcare administration, research, long-term care and community health initiatives. Experienced in multidisciplinary coordination, teaching, healthcare awareness, project planning and service development.

• Dr. Vivek Vishwanathan

  Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist

  Dr. Vivek Viswanathan is a paediatric surgeon, urologist, educator, researcher and author exploring the intersection of surgery, technology and human behaviour. His work spans paediatric urology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, medical education, artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation. Through clinical practice, research and writing, he examines a fundamental question: as medicine becomes increasingly technologically sophisticated, how do we ensure that it also becomes more human?

• Manit Pal Singh

  Creative Director | Fashion Designer | Author | Entrepreneur | Speaker & Mentor

  Manit Pal Singh is a third-generation textile entrepreneur, creative director, fashion designer, author, and mentor carrying forward a family legacy that began in 1954. As the Creative Director of House of Rasook, he has helped shape the brand’s presence across India and international markets, with his work spanning bespoke occasion wear, textiles, and contemporary Indian craftsmanship. Trained in Textile Design and Management at Pearl Academy and Nottingham Trent University, ManIt has showcased his work at London Fashion Week and has authored Sherwanis, Lehengas & Legacy. His journey reflects a powerful belief that success is rarely a straight line sometimes, moving forward means recognising when to change direction, accept what has happened, and consciously choose the next path.

• Mr Krishna

  Co-Founder, Kaalaghoda

  Krishna is the Co-Founder of Kaalaghoda, a new-age creative agency working at the intersection of creativity, psychology, neuroscience, data science, and technology. His work focuses on understanding human behaviour and identifying emerging cultural and consumer patterns before they become mainstream. Beyond predicting what comes next, Krishna is deeply interested in the responsibility that comes with influencing people—particularly children growing up in an increasingly screen-driven world. Through Kaalaghoda, he explores how behavioural insight, technology, and creativity can be used to build more thoughtful and responsible relationships between people, brands, and culture. His perspective brings together foresight, innovation, and a strong belief that the future should not simply be predicted, but consciously shaped.

• Ms Anshu Joshi

  Author

  Anshu Joshi Singh is an author, life coach, author coach, NLP practitioner, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and publishing professional who helps people navigate change with greater clarity, confidence, and self-awareness. As a life coach, she works closely with individuals on identity, relationships, motherhood, midlife, emotional well-being, and personal growth.She has authored 15 books, including her latest publications, And Then Everything Changed: How Everyday Choices Create Extraordinary Lives, Good Mother Syndrome, and Thrifty @ Fifty: Greying Greysfully. Her work reflects a strong belief that meaningful transformation begins with everyday choices. As Founder-Director of Snow Finch Publishing, Anshu also mentors aspiring authors, helping them turn ideas and lived experiences into authentic, impactful books while preserving their unique voices.

• Prof. Satyendra Kumar Rajput

  Director – Faculty of Pharmacy, Gurukula Kangri University

  Prof. Satyendra Kumar Rajput is an eminent researcher, seasoned academician, and academic leader with over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical sciences. His expertise spans pharmacology, toxicology, drug discovery, herbal therapeutics, and AYUSH-based product development, with extensive research across neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic, hepatic, and oncological disorders. Currently associated with Gurukula Kangri University, he has held several key academic and institutional leadership roles, contributing to research, innovation, IPR, incubation, industry–academia collaboration, and academic development. Through his work as a researcher, mentor, and institutional leader, he continues to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and the translation of scientific research into meaningful healthcare solutions.

• Sajan Murali Puravangara

  Executive vice president at liveguard

  Sajan Murali Puravangara is an accomplished business executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in energy, automotive aftermarket, lubricants, specialty chemicals, and consumer industries. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives in P&L management, sales strategy, channel development, go-to-market execution, and business transformation. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at Livguard, he is responsible for supporting the company's growth agenda, strengthening market leadership, and advancing innovation in energy solutions. Known for his strategic thinking and people-centric leadership approach, Sajan is passionate about building high-performing teams and driving sustainable business success.

• Vritti Bhalla

  Founder, Vows & Vistas

  Vritti Bhalla is the Founder of Vows & Vistas, a wedding, events, and experiences venture built on the belief that meaningful celebrations are created through thoughtful experiences, strong relationships, and relentless attention to detail. Her journey in the events industry has been shaped by the courage to build her own space in an industry that demands constant decision-making, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Through her work, Vritti brings together creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship while challenging conventional ideas about who gets to belong and succeed. Her story is one of taking ownership, learning through experience, and building opportunities rather than waiting for them making her perspective a powerful reflection of “The Art of Failing Forward.”