TEDxDSCE

Speakers

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• Dr. Sujit Paul

  CEO of Zota Healthcare

  Dr. Sujit Paul is a seasoned healthcare leader, entrepreneur, author, and mentor with over two decades of experience across healthcare, retail, beauty, and consumer businesses. As Group CEO of Zota Healthcare Ltd., he brings together strategic leadership and a deep understanding of people, purpose, and growth. Having held leadership roles across Aincluding Reliance Retail, Asian Paints, Bata, Kodak, Apollo Pharmacy, and Columbia Asia, his journey reflects the power of adapting, evolving, and creating meaningful impact. Dr. Paul embodies as a catalyst for change, showing how one individual’s mindset and actions can set an entire chain of transformation in motion.

• Jimmy Xavier

  Radio Personality and Theater Professional

  RJ Jimmy is one of Bengaluru's most recognizable radio voices and the host of "Mornings with Jimmy" on Radio Mirchi. A former MCA student turned radio jockey, he has spent years bringing energy, humor, and positivity to the city's morning commute. Through his engaging storytelling and relatable conversations, Jimmy has become a familiar companion for thousands of listeners. At TEDxDSCE, he will share how the power of connection and everyday conversations can leave a lasting impact

• K C Janardhan

  Calligraphy Maestro

  Maestro Prof. K C Janardhan is a globally celebrated handwriting researcher, calligrapher, lettering expert, educator, and polymath who has dedicated decades to preserving the art of writing. As the founder of J’s Quill Group, he has trained students, educators, and professionals across the world, while his work as a graphologist and question document examiner has extended his expertise far beyond calligraphy. Having created a world record through over 85,000 commissioned lettering works, Prof. Janardhan embodies the “ME” as a master of his craft, showing how one individual’s passion can inspire generations and keep an enduring art form alive.

• Karthik YV

  Founder of Art Glory

  YV Karthik is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and Founder and CEO of Wexpound Technologies, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. With experience across business and education, he has dedicated his journey to building ventures and inspiring young minds to pursue their ambitions. His work reflects the power of turning ideas into action and creating opportunities through bold thinking. YV Karthik embodies as a catalyst for change, showing how one individual’s vision can inspire others and set a larger chain of impact in motion.

• Pawan Mulukutla

  Executive Director- Integrated Transport, Clean Air & Hydrogen Sustainable Cities and Transport WRI India

  Pawan Mulukutla is a distinguished sustainable mobility expert, urban strategist, and clean energy leader shaping the future of how India moves. As Executive Director of Integrated Transport, Clean Air and Hydrogen at WRI India, he works at the intersection of mobility, energy, policy, and urban development. With over two decades of experience driving electric mobility and sustainable transport initiatives, Pawan embodies the “ME” as a systems thinker whose ideas demonstrate how one individual can set an entire ecosystem in motion, creating a ripple of meaningful and lasting change.

• Rahul Vellal

  Singer/ Musician

  Rahul Vellal is a Bengaluru-based Carnatic vocalist who began his musical journey at the age of four and has since performed across India and internationally. Trained under renowned musicians Ranjani & Gayatri, he combines a strong foundation in classical music with a passion for reaching diverse audiences through global performances and collaborations. Recognized with the Global Child Prodigy Award (2020), Rahul represents a new generation of artists carrying India's rich musical heritage to the world. At TEDxDSCE, he will share his journey of blending tradition with a global perspective.

• Surabhi Yelsangikar

  Co-Founder Tvarita Arts Collective

  Surabhi Yelsangikar is a Bengaluru-based social entrepreneur and co-founder of Tvarita Arts Collective, where she works to preserve India's traditional art forms while creating sustainable livelihoods for artists. A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and former incubation lead at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, she brings together education, entrepreneurship, and culture to drive meaningful social impact. At TEDxDSCE, she will share how art can help preserve heritage and empower communities.