TEDxCNS Pune Youth

Speakers

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• Annie Bakshi

  Brand management Leader

  Anandita “Annie” Bakshi is the founder of Pixel Pav Digital, a creative and digital powerhouse working with brands across the globe. Her work brings together communication, branding, social media, video production, and corporate storytelling. From Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups, she believes the fundamentals of building trust and meaningful connections remain the same. For Annie, communication is not about headlines. It is about trust, perception, and creating an impact that lasts beyond a news cycle.

• Dr. Mohan Raut

  Gynaecologist and Clinical Reproductive Immunologist

  Dr. Mohan Raut is a senior obstetrician, gynecologist, and clinical reproductive immunologist with over 35 years of experience. He has contributed to the development of reproductive immunology and LIT in India. He co-founded India’s first DCGI-recognised immunotherapy centre and is a Fellow of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology.

• Harkant Singh

  Cybersecurity Leader

  With over 23 years of experience in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, customer success, and operations, he has led mission-critical solutions across global teams. His expertise spans networking, security, wireless, switching, VPN, and next-generation firewalls. He has also led transitions, presales, talent hiring, and customer success, with a focus on improving efficiency and creating better customer experiences.

• Neha Balyan

  Legal Educator

  A lawyer, educator, and professional photographer, she brings together her passion for teaching and storytelling. After beginning her career in litigation, she discovered her true calling in education. She believes learning should go beyond memorizing facts and instead spark curiosity, connect ideas, and help young people understand the world through meaningful stories.

• Sumanth Prabhu MG

  Entrepreneur | Educator

  He is an entrepreneur, educator, and public speaker with over a decade of experience in education and EdTech. He co-founded Vesto Education Solutions and Kidvento Education, developing hands-on curriculum solutions for schools. He later founded Ulipsu, a global skilling platform helping young minds aged 6–16 explore and master new skills.

• Vipul Shah

  Technology Leader | Author

  Vipul Shah is a Director of Engineering at Walmart Global Tech India, specializing in Merchant Tech, omnichannel retail, and enterprise AI. He has led large-scale engineering transformations, pioneered practical GenAI and data solutions, and worked closely with frontline retail teams to build technology grounded in real-world needs. He is also an author, speaker, and recipient of multiple Walmart awards.