TEDxMayoor School Ajmer

Speakers

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• Gaurav Dagaonkar

  Music Composer and Singer

  Gaurav Dagaonkar is a musician, singer-songwriter, music producer and entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Hoopr.ai, a music-licensing platform serving content creators and businesses. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Gaurav chose to pursue a career in music after completing his MBA. He has worked as a singer, composer and producer and is known for songs including College Days and Main Dhoondne Ko Zamaane Mein, as well as his music mashups. He has also worked with artists including Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Mohit Chauhan, KK and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In 2018, he co-founded GSharp Media, which operated the music-content platform Songfest. In 2022, he co-founded Hoopr, combining his background in music with technology and entrepreneurship to create a platform for legally licensing music for advertisements, videos and films. His career spans management, music, media, technology and entrepreneurship.

• Krish Bhawrani

  Entrepreneur and Digital Content Creator

  Krish Bhawrani is an entrepreneur associated with JODYHUB and is currently pursuing his education at Maharshi Dayanand University. His professional journey is at an early stage, with his work currently centred around entrepreneurship and building within the startup and business ecosystem. An alumnus of Mayoor School, Ajmer, Krish Bhawrani is a digital content creator and entrepreneur, and Co-founder of JodyHub. His 365-day content challenge built a huge audience for JodyHub which now ships 200+ orders daily. As a young entrepreneur, his professional journey offers a perspective on building ideas and exploring opportunities in today's rapidly changing business environment.

• Neerja Palisetty

  Sustainability and Innovation

  Neerja Palisetty is the founder of Sutrakaar Creations, a design studio rooted in sustainability, craft, & innovation. With more than 24 years of experience across the textile industry & education sector, she has led groundbreaking work in hand-woven paper textiles, taking them from concept to recognition in India and abroad. Her work centers on reviving traditional techniques, supporting artisan communities, & creating eco-conscious design solutions. Her efforts have been featured in several national & international publications. She studied Clothing & Textiles at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and has built her professional career around textile design, education, entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation. She has also been involved in research and education around textiles and design and continues to engage with emerging subjects such as AI in textile design. Her professional journey connects heritage, craftsmanship, sustainability, entrepreneurship & modern design.

• Prarabdh Awasthi

  Ultra Endurance Athelete

  Prarabdh Awasthi is a technology professional who has spent around 15 years at Flipkart and currently serves as Director, Top Funnel Engineering. He studied at Vellore Institute of Technology, graduating in 2010. Alongside his technology career, Prarabdh has developed an extensive background in endurance sports and adventure. His pursuits include long-distance cycling, triathlons, mountaineering and other ultra-endurance challenges. His endurance journey has included Ironman-distance triathlons, Ultraman Florida, high-altitude mountaineering expeditions and long-distance cycling challenges. He has also completed demanding multi-day endurance challenges, including five Ironman-distance triathlons across five Hawaiian islands. Prarabdh Awasthi explores human potential through ultra-endurance sports, with experiences spanning 1,200 km of non-stop cycling across France and the Epic5 Challenge

• Zahir Mirza

  Art and education

  Zahir Mirza is a veteran advertising and communications professional with over three decades of experience. He has held creative and leadership roles with major agencies including DDB Mudra, J. Walter Thompson, Lowe Lintas and Dentsu Aegis, and served as the Managing Director of Doosra Brand Communications. His career has involved creating and leading campaigns for brands including McDonald’s, Audi, Pepsi, Nestlé, Maserati, Whirlpool, Porsche, Emirates, Land Rover and UN Women. His work has received recognition at international advertising award platforms including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clios, LIA, ADC, New York Festivals and Dubai Lynx. Today, his work extends beyond advertising into creative education, mentoring and brand communication. He is also a screenwriter and creator, bringing together his experience in advertising, storytelling and creative direction.