TEDxIIM Nagpur

Speakers

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• Arjun Vajpai

  An elite Indian mountaineer, author, and explorer. At age 16, Arjun became one of the youngest Indians to scale Mount Everest. He is the first Indian man to summit eight of the world’s 14 highest peaks, redefining human endurance against career-threatening paralysis and extreme adversity.

• Biren Parekh

  With years of experience shaping businesses and backing promising startups, he brings a unique perspective on building companies, spotting opportunities, and creating long-term value in finance & innovation.

• Gajra Kottary

  An award-winning storyteller, Gajra Kottary has spent decades capturing human strength across mainstream TV and literature. She successfully challenged deeply rooted social norms and broke television records scripts for landmark shows like Balika Vadhu and Astitva... Ek Prem Kahani.

• Madhusudan Rao

  A veteran corporate leader and operator, Madhusudan Rao brings decades of high-impact executive experience across India's healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystems to his role as Partner at PedalStart. By merging raw ambition with proven real-world perspective, he helps the startup ecosystem build, fund, and scale with absolute confidence.

• Sudeep Chawla

  With leadership stints at Sintex, Pidilite, and Mondelēz, Sudeep has spent years building brands that millions of consumers know and trust. Beyond scaling iconic market leaders, he shapes the industry's future through his popular podcast by combining raw consumer insights with purpose-driven strategy.

• Sushmita Singh

  Sushmita Singh is a boundary-pushing storyteller, and a dynamic creative force shaping modern cinema. Renowned for her fierce versatility and magnetic screen presence, she fearlessly uses her art to shatter stereotypes and spark vital conversations. Prepare to ignite your imagination and disrupt conventional thinking