TEDxNMIMS Bangalore

Speakers

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• Bhaskar Dutt

  Corporate Strategist

  Bhaskar Dutt has served as the Global Head of Strategic Relations at Tata Elxsi, with over three decades of leadership experience spanning across industries, geographies and evolving business ecosystems. In his tenure, he played a key part in strengthening global partnerships and fostering collaborations at the intersection of technology, design, and innovation. Over the years, he has worked across complex environments, bridging perspectives between organizations, markets, and emerging opportunities. His professional journey reflects a deep understanding of systems, relationships and the dynamics of large-scale transformation. Known for his strategic approach, Bhaskar emphasizes that meaningful impact is built not just through growth, but through alignment, collaboration, and responsible innovation. Through his work, he continues to contribute to shaping forward-looking ecosystems that integrate business, technology, and design.

• Dr. Malathi Holla

  Para Athlete and Social Leader

  Dr. Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla is one of India’s most celebrated para-athletes and a pioneer in Paralympic racing, whose life reflects extraordinary resilience, perseverance and purpose. Over decades of dedication, she has won more than 400 international medals, representing India at the Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth events and various global championships. Her journey stands as a powerful example of overcoming challenges through determination and unwavering focus. In recognition of her remarkable achievements and contribution to sports, she has been honoured with two of India’s highest civilian awards, the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri. Through her legacy, Dr. Holla continues to inspire generations with her strength, discipline and commitment to excellence.

• Dr. Ritika Sinha

  Healthtech Entrepreneur

  Dr. Ritika Sinha is a doctor-turned-entrepreneur, healthcare innovator, and Co-Founder and COO of Rocket Health, India’s first doctor-led digital mental healthcare platform. She is redefining access to therapy and psychiatric care by building a stigma-free, accessible, and patient-centric ecosystem. Born into a family of doctors, she developed a deep understanding of compassionate care early on. Her experiences during COVID-19 and clinical practice highlighted gaps in mental healthcare, inspiring her to build Rocket Health. Under her leadership, the platform has delivered 2,00,000+ therapy sessions and supported over 60,000 individuals, maintaining high clinical standards through rigorous selection and training. A strong advocate for preventive mental health, Dr. Sinha promotes awareness, accessibility, and dignity in care, while championing more women doctors to step into entrepreneurial roles in digital health.

• Kaushik Mitra

  Corporate Leader

  Kaushik Mitra is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at PepsiCo India, with over 30 years of global leadership experience across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career, he has navigated complex business environments, driving transformation and building sustainable financial strategies across diverse markets. His journey reflects a leadership approach shaped by adaptability, resilience and continuous reinvention. Known for aligning vision with execution, Kaushik emphasizes coherence in decision-making, demonstrating that impactful leadership is not built on control alone, but on clarity and alignment. Through decades of experience, he has contributed to shaping systems and strategies that influence large-scale operations, bringing a balanced and forward-looking perspective to leadership in dynamic and evolving ecosystems.

• Maria Bobela

  Adventure Athlete

  Maria Bobela is a freediver, creative professional, and art director whose work reflects a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and human potential. With a decade of experience in graphic design and art direction, she has worked with global brands to craft meaningful and impactful visual identities. As a freediver, Maria explores the limits of breath, awareness, and mental resilience, demonstrating how stillness and control can unlock extraordinary performance. Her journey bridges the worlds of deep focus, both underwater and within the creative process. Through her experiences, she highlights the importance of alignment between mind and body, creativity and discipline, and courage and calm. Maria’s perspective encourages a more intentional way of living and creating, where true depth is discovered by slowing down, looking inward, and moving with clarity and purpose.

• Neela Badami

  Legal Advocate

  Neela Badami is a Senior Partner at Samvad Partners, working at the intersection of law, innovation, and enterprise. She advises investors, founders and global institutions across private equity, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and emerging technology. Her professional journey reflects a strong foundation in building expertise and earning credibility, combined with the vision required to shape and influence evolving business ecosystems. Through her work and leadership, she brings a thoughtful and strategic perspective to complex legal and business challenges. Neela’s approach emphasizes alignment between values and decision-making, contributing to meaningful and long-term impact across industries.

• Prabhloch Singh

  Human Rights Activist

  Prabhloch Singh is an internationally recognized human rights activist, social entrepreneur, political analyst, and strategist. He is the Founder of the Human Rights Protection Group and MFP Federation, a Government of India–registered organization with Special Consultative Status at the United Nations. He gained national prominence at the age of 20 during the Jessica Lal case, contributing to a landmark reversal of injustice. His work has also intersected with cases like Nirbhaya and Aarushi Talwar, strengthening public accountability. He leads 'LeaveNoOneBehind', providing free, dignified funeral services to the underprivileged and curates a global conclave on human rights and UN SDGs with participation from 100+ countries. With 18+ years of experience at organizations like Dell, American Express, and Aon Hewitt, he combines corporate leadership with a strong commitment to justice and social impact.