Vita Dani is a prominent entrepreneurial philanthropist and sports enthusiast, known for her significant contributions to the Indian sports landscape. She is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team Chennaiyin FC and a league co-owner in Indian table tennis. Her passion for sports extends into her philanthropic efforts through the Dani Foundation, which she founded to empower communities via grassroots programs. These programs reflect her firm belief in the transformative power of sport and community engagement…
Hannah Muthoot is a dedicated social entrepreneur and a fourth-generation torchbearer of the Muthoot Pappachan Group. Based in Kochi, Kerala, she focuses on business development, operations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Hannah combines her business acumen with a passion for social empowerment. An alumna of the University of Southern California, she holds a degree in social entrepreneurship. Since 2016, she has also been consulting for the Jeevan Jyothi Non-Profit Organization in Pune, India, addressing various social issues…
Anu Sethuram, one of INK’s earliest supporters, is the co-founder and president of INK Global Foundation. Her role combines her passion for promoting intercultural exchange and collaboration with her dedication to social empowerment. Anu is instrumental in the success of the U.S. Roadshow, where she continues to champion the organization’s mission and growth…
Vasundhara Das is a versatile artist–a singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. With a rich career in the Indian film industry, she has starred in several films across various languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. As a playback singer, Vasundhara has lent her voice to numerous Bollywood and South Indian film songs, enchanting audiences with her melodious vocals, created original soundtracks for films, and collaborated on diverse music projects, continually pushing the boundaries of her craft…
Shohini Ghose is a pioneering quantum physicist and Professor of Physics and Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the CTO of Quantum Algorithms Institute. She has made significant contributions to the field of quantum information science, with her research focusing on quantum communication, teleportation, multiparty quantum correlations, and quantum chaos. Ghose’s groundbreaking work includes the first-ever observations of individual cesium atoms showing the effect of chaos on quantum entanglement, a feat that has been recognized in the McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology…
Rohini Nilekani is a prominent Indian philanthropist and social activist known for her impactful contributions in various fields. As the founder and chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation dedicated to sustainable water management in India, she has spearheaded initiatives to address the country’s water crisis. Nilekani’s commitment to social causes extends to education, where she founded Pratham Books, a charitable trust aimed at providing children with access to literature…
Vani Kola is the Founder and Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm in India. With a background as a 2x entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, Vani brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to her investment philosophy, which focuses on supporting young, first-time entrepreneurs with passion and perseverance…
Usha Uthup, the iconic Indian singer, stands as a beacon of cultural fusion and musical excellence. Usha’s journey in the world of music spans over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the Indian music scene. Her distinctive voice, vibrant stage presence, and paralleled ability to blend various musical genres, including pop, jazz, and Indian folk, has captivated audiences worldwide. Usha Uthup’s breakthrough came with the hit song Darling in 1971, catapulting her to fame and establishing her as a trendsetter in the Indian music industry…
Priyanka Kohli is a dedicated advocate for public health and technology innovation, currently pursuing a full-time Masters in Public Health with a focus on Program Management, Child & Adolescent Wellness, and Health Education to address health inequities among communities. With a wealth of experience gathered from internships at prestigious organizations like the Robin Hood Foundation and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Priyanka played a pivotal role as a Founding team member at GreyOrange, contributing to the organization’s growth to a 450+ global team. Priyanka was responsible for People Operations and Partner Success at GreyOrange…
Alayna Van Dervort, the visionary founder of The Big Wild, is at the forefront of merging technology and environmental stewardship to drive sustainability within global climate initiatives. Armed with a Harvard education and a background as a Marine Mammal Medic, Alayna brings a unique blend of expertise to her role as an Amazon AWS professional, where she pioneers collaborative technological solutions aimed at addressing critical issues in climate, environment, and society…
