TEDxKLH University Bowrampet

Speakers

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• Kumar Raja

  Founder and Creative Director, Design by Raja

  Kumar Raja is the Founder and Creative Director of Design by Raja, a journey built on ambition, perseverance, and a deep passion for creative expression. Over the years, he has grown his vision into a recognised name in luxury wedding design, transforming celebrations into immersive experiences through creativity, craftsmanship, and meticulous execution. Working across the wedding and film industries, he has carved his own path by turning ideas into extraordinary realities. His journey reflects the determination to build something meaningful from the ground up, demonstrating how persistence, creative courage, and belief in one's vision can turn ambition into achievement.

• Maj. Gen. N D Prasad

  Veteran Indian Army Officer & Strategic Affairs Expert

  Major General N D Prasad, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), is a decorated Indian Army veteran with extensive experience in military leadership, operational command, and strategic affairs. Commissioned into the Mechanised Infantry Regiment in 1984, he commanded formations along the borders with Pakistan and China. He led India's first tri-services exercise with a friendly foreign country, Exercise INDRA 2017, in Russia. A recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, he has held key roles in operational and strategic studies, leadership training, and national security. He currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow at CLAWS and mentors startups in emerging technologies.

• Malavath Poorna

  Mountaineer & Youngest Woman to Scale Mount Everest

  Malavath Poorna is an Indian mountaineer whose remarkable journey from a small tribal village in Telangana to the world's highest mountain stands as a testament to determination and the power of opportunity. On 25 May 2014, at just 13 years and 11 months old, she became the youngest female to summit Mount Everest, making history on the global stage. Coming from a family of agricultural labourers, Poorna overcame significant social and economic barriers to pursue an extraordinary dream. She went on to climb several of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Aconcagua, Mount Carstensz Pyramid, Mount Vinson Massif, and Mount Denali, completing the Seven Summits challenge in 2022. Her journey continues to inspire young people, particularly girls from underserved communities, to challenge limitations and pursue possibilities beyond their circumstances.

• Moses Chowdari Gorrepati

  Trustee & Chief Operating Officer, EnAble India

  Moses Chowdari Gorrepati is a social impact leader dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and creating meaningful employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. With over 14 years of experience in the disability inclusion sector, he has worked to expand access to livelihoods, build inclusive workplaces, and develop digital literacy initiatives. As a leader at EnAble India, he contributes to efforts that challenge conventional perceptions of disability and promote economic independence, dignity, and participation. His work has been recognised through the NCPEDP–Mindtree Helen Keller Award and the Sarojini Trilok Nath National Award for his contributions to disability inclusion and empowerment.

• Phani Gogireddy

  Founder and CEO, 24 Frames Photography

  Phani Gogireddy is a Director of Photography, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who transformed his passion for visual storytelling into a thriving creative enterprise. Beginning his journey in Hyderabad in 2016 with one camera and two computers, he built 24 Frames into a recognised luxury wedding photography and cinematography brand in South India. With roots in the Telugu film industry, Phani combines cinematic artistry with entrepreneurial vision to create compelling visual experiences. An Official Nikon India Influencer, PPIN National Advisor, and APPVWA Advisor, he continues to contribute to the photography and filmmaking community. His journey reflects the power of vision, perseverance, and the courage to build something meaningful from humble beginnings.

• Sri Charan Lakkaraju

  Founder and CEO, Student Tribe

  Sri Charan Lakkaraju is the Founder and CEO of Student Tribe, a platform built to expand access to opportunities for students across India, particularly those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutions. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, Charan has spent more than 15 years building student communities and creating pathways to careers, entrepreneurship, and professional growth. His work has reached hundreds of thousands of students through initiatives spanning mentorship, skills, career opportunities, and student engagement. An entrepreneur, mentor, and TEDx speaker, Charan brings a perspective shaped by years of working at the intersection of education, technology, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment.

• Vikrant Singh Thakur

  Neurologist

  Dr. Vikrant Singh Thakur is an MD, DM Neurology specialist and the founder of TIME Neurocare in Karimnagar, Telangana. Dedicated to advancing neurological care, he works to make specialised healthcare more accessible to communities beyond major metropolitan cities. Through TIME Neurocare, he brings neurological expertise and modern medical facilities closer to patients, helping reduce the need to travel to larger cities for specialised treatment. Beyond clinical practice, he is committed to health awareness and patient welfare, reflecting a belief that quality healthcare should be accessible to all, regardless of where they live.