TEDxIIM Raipur

Speakers

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• Adil Nargolwala

  Head, Talent Acquisition

  Adil Nargolwala is the Corporate Senior Vice President and Head of Talent Acquisition at WNS Global Services, where he leads large-scale global hiring strategy and people transformation initiatives. With over two decades of experience in human resources, he specializes in talent strategy, organizational growth, and building future-ready workforces powered by technology and data-driven hiring. At WNS, he has played a key role in scaling talent acquisition systems and fostering inclusive, high-performance workplaces. Alongside his corporate leadership, he is also known for his passion for endurance running and marathon participation, reflecting discipline, resilience, and consistency both professionally and personally.

• Alok Shukla

  Environmental Activist

  Alok Shukla is an Indian environmental activist and community leader best known for his work in protecting forests, indigenous rights, and ecological justice. He played a pivotal role in the successful movement to safeguard the biodiverse forests of Hasdeo Arand in Chhattisgarh from coal mining, working alongside local communities to advocate for sustainable development and environmental conservation. His efforts have brought national and international attention to the importance of balancing economic progress with the protection of ecosystems and the rights of indigenous people. Through years of grassroots activism, policy advocacy, and public engagement, Alok continues to champion environmental stewardship, community participation, and climate resilience.

• Archit Ojha

  Senior Consultant

  Archit Ojha is an AI engineer, researcher, and entrepreneur passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world challenges. As the Founder of FINCEPTA, he works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, large language models, and automation, developing innovative solutions across diverse industries. With experience in research, product development, and technology leadership, Archit is committed to making AI more accessible, practical, and impactful. Driven by curiosity and innovation, he believes technology is most powerful when it empowers people and creates meaningful, lasting change.

• Pranjal Kamra

  Founder of Finology

  Pranjal Kamra is the Founder and CEO of Finology Ventures, a financial education and investment platform dedicated to making investing accessible, transparent, and unbiased. A law graduate with a deep passion for finance, he transformed his vision into one of India's leading investor education platforms, empowering millions through research-driven insights, online learning, and practical investment tools. He is also the bestselling author of Investonomy and a widely followed finance educator whose content simplifies complex financial concepts for investors at every stage of their journey. Through his work, Pranjal advocates informed decision-making, long-term wealth creation, and financial literacy, inspiring individuals to take control of their financial future with confidence and clarity.

• Saurabh Gupta

  Professor - NIT Raipur

  Dr. Saurabh Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur. He holds a PhD in Inverse Problems from IISc Bangalore, an MS in Medical Software from Manipal University, and a B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on inverse problems, artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical imaging, optical tomography, and biomedical signal processing. He actively works at the intersection of AI, medicine, and engineering, contributing to innovations in medical devices, healthcare analytics, and bioengineering education.

• Thushara Srinivasan

  Dancer

  Thushara Srinivasan is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, educator, and the Founder of Lasya Nrityalayam. With a deep commitment to preserving and promoting India's classical dance heritage, she has spent years mentoring aspiring dancers while creating performances that seamlessly blend tradition with meaningful storytelling. Through Lasya Nrityalayam, she has nurtured generations of artists, fostering both technical excellence and cultural appreciation. Her work continues to inspire audiences and students alike, celebrating the timeless beauty and relevance of Indian classical dance.