Dr. Minendra Rijal is a senior Nepali Congress leader who helped design Nepal’s federal system and fought against royal rule. He has a PhD from NYU and once resigned as Minister to take responsibility, something rare in Nepali politics. He speaks out on party reform, youth issues, and political accountability. Even without a top post, his influence still shapes national debates.

Asif Shah and Asim Shah are prominent figures in Nepal’s media, entertainment, and political spheres. Co-founders of G21 Productions, they have been instrumental in shaping the country’s advertising and film industries. Asif Shah is a multifaceted talent an acclaimed actor, director, and television presenter best known for hosting Nepal Idol. Asim Shah, is a Member of Parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and a successful film producer, known for several hit movies that have left a mark on Nepal’s film industry. Together, they continue to influence and inspire across creative and civic platforms.

Ashutosh Tiwari, Prakash Katwal, and Govinda Ojha are reshaping Nepal’s agro-finance and rural enterprise landscape. Ashutosh brings cross-sectoral expertise from SAFAL Partners, Prakash drives blended finance at Heifer Nepal, and Govinda offers deep insights from National Cooperative Bank. Together, they highlight how collaboration between private, development, and grassroots actors is unlocking opportunities for farmers and women-led businesses.

Milan Pandey flies heavy-lift drones across Himalayan peaks, delivering oxygen, gear, and rescue tools where helicopters can’t. Manish Maharjan captures death-zone footage with FPV drones, blending mountaineering and filmmaking to tell stories from extreme altitudes. Prabal Lama scales mountains to install Wi-Fi and satellite internet in Nepal’s remotest villages. Together, they’re pushing drone tech, storytelling, and connectivity beyond what's ever been done in the high Himalayas.

Neena Joshi is Senior Vice President, Asia Programs at Heifer International. A regional changemaker, she drives multi-country initiatives that now serve over 500,000 smallholder households by building women-led cooperatives and scaling climate-smart, livestock-based agriculture. Her data-driven models inform national policy and One Health strategies, positioning rural women as catalysts of Asia’s sustainable food systems.

Sovana Shrestha, popularly known as Mikasa, and Muna Gurung Maharjan, the creator of the Gurung Eating Channel, are two of Nepal’s most prominent mukbangers who have significantly shaped the country’s digital food scene. Mikasa gained widespread recognition for her viral momo mukbangs and unfiltered, emotionally honest content, while Muna, a former science teacher, is known for pioneering seafood mukbangs and high-heat food challenges through her videos.

Jamesy, born Noble Basnet, is an up and coming rapper known for blending trap, drill, and Nepali pop cultural references into his music. Originally from Pokhara, he gained international attention after his 2024 viral hit "Amsterdam." Jamesy is quickly emerging as one of NepHop's most talked-about new voices.

Manoj Gyawali serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nabil Bank. A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of extensive experience in the banking and capital markets sector, Mr. Gyawali is committed to strengthening the Bank’s financial position, driving innovation, and accelerating its digital transformation agenda.

Amod Nath Pyakuryal is a public health advocate, investigative journalist, and managing director of Ukaalo (an independent investigative news platform in Nepal). He investigates Nepal’s healthcare system, reports on high-risk stories, and sheds light on issues often overlooked by mainstream media.

Sukritya Khatiwada is the Chief Operating Officer of Nepa Rudraksha, continuing a family legacy of providing authentic Rudraksha beads since the 1960s. A devoted Shiva follower and Vedic scholar, he is a fountain of insights on Rudraksha and Sanatan Dharma. His mission is rooted in purity, ancestral wisdom, and environmental ethics which has made Nepa Rudraksha a trusted global brand in over 160 countries.