People Making Impact

Wellversed is a tech-enabled platform that accelerates the growth of wellness brands by combining operational optimization with strategic capital infusion. Currently, Wellversed supports 15 brands, processes approximately 100,000 orders monthly, and aims to invest in over 250 Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) wellness brands by 2025. This unique model ensures that brand founders can maintain their brand’s core values while achieving hypergrowth, setting Wellversed apart in the rapidly expanding USD 100 billion wellness market in India.

Ankur Jalan is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Golden Growth Fund (GGF). Considered among stalwarts in wealth and investment management, Ankur is playing an instrumental role in shaping the face of real-estate investment in India. He has decades of illustrious experience with his forte lying in identifying opportunities, executing projects, and delivering superior value to stakeholders in financial investment and real-estate projects. He is a keen adopter of technology and his ability to marry technical analysis with emerging opportunities is taking the success story of the GGF into a whole new level altogether.  

Navkaran Singh Bagga's journey as a second-generation serial entrepreneur is marked by a broad spectrum of experience spanning international trade, hospitality, and steel manufacturing. Over a span of 17 years, he has not only acquired but also successfully turned around and divested from a steel business, showcasing his versatility and acumen in navigating diverse industries.

The inception of Akvo under Bagga's leadership signifies a pivotal turn towards addressing one of the world's most pressing issues: water scarcity. AKVO, which stands for Advanced Knowledge Ventures & Opportunities, is a clean-tech company dedicated to manufacturing machines that transform humidity in the air into drinking water. This innovative technology represents a renewable solution to the global water crisis, offering a sustainable and accessible source of clean water

Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer, a visionary and dynamic leader, stands as the Founder and CEO of Satyukt Analytics Private Limited, a trailblazing company at the forefront of decision analytics. With a profound commitment to sustainable water resources and agriculture, Tomer's journey from a dedicated Research Associate to a successful Techno-entrepreneur showcases his unwavering dedication and innovative mindset.

Tomer's academic journey is illustrious, marked by a Master's and PhD from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and a post-doctoral tenure at CESBIO, Toulouse (France). His expertise extends to the realm of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, a field that paved the way for his remarkable contributions.

Notably, Tomer's tenure as a Research Associate at the Centre National d'Études Spatialesand the Indian Institute of Science saw him delving into critical research areas. His work centered on harnessing Soil Moisture Ocean Salinity (SMOS) data for operational water management and flood forecasting, showcasing his prowess in merging satellite remote sensing with practical applications.

Dr. Raman Ramachandran retired as Chairman & Managing Director of BASF India Ltd, Head of BASF group companies in South Asia and subsequently lead PI Industries Ltd as its Managing Director and CEO. During his stint of nearly three decades with global chemicals major (BASF), Raman held many positions of responsibility and led the strategic evolution of BASF as a leader in the agricultural products business in the Asia Pacific region. He has global experience having worked for 11 years based at Singapore with Asia Pacific regional responsibilities. He has a PhD from University of Adelaide, South Australia and subsequently pursued his research interests with International Organizations in Kenya, Philippines and at University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. Raman was a member of the BASF's Asia Pacific Business Board, Vice-President, Crop Life Asia and Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industries, Chemicals and Petrochemicals industry group.

Karthik Sridharan, an accomplished alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad, stands at the forefront of the dynamic tech landscape. With over 8 years of combined experience in Investment Banking and Technology, he brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technological prowess to the table.

Karthik embarked on his professional journey straight out of BITS Pilani, where he earned his degree in Electronics & Electronics Engineering. His initial years were spent at J.P. Morgan, where he dedicated three years to the world of Investment Banking. During this period, he worked collaboratively with professionals from various backgrounds and contributed significantly to various projects, including a notable €550 million M&A deal, gaining valuable insights into the finance industry.

About Ankit Mathur:
Ankit is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and a Mechanical Engineer from Delhi College of Engineering. Ankit believes in making a meaningful dent towards solving some of our bigger, basic problems. He is a technology enthusiast and loves to get involved in understanding technologies and making new products.  Ankit has led the setting up of India's largest improved cookstoves factory. At present, he's involved in structuring carbon projects for voluntary carbon markets and expanding Greenway’s product portfolio to capitalize on its robust supply chain and extensive distribution network.
About Greenway Grameen:
Established in 2010, Greenway was co-founded by Ankit Mathur and Neha Juneja. Greenway has sold more than 2.5 million improved cookstoves and employs more than 500 people. Aside from operating its manufacturing facilities, Greenway also works with community-based organizations such as banks, cooperatives, non-government organizations, and microfinance institutions to reach deep into rural communities. Greenway is an investee of multiple impact investors including the New York-based Acumen Fund, Asha Impact, and the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIMA.

Ravi Singhal has done PGDM Finance from IMT Ghaziabad and A-FRM from IIM Raipur. Having more than 16 years of experience in Financial and IT industry in India and abroad. Currently he is working as CEO at GCL Broking, Director in FMCG company “Hitkaari Foods”(Naturigo Brand). He is an author as well, writing on personal finance and capital market for leading financial market media. Business development is his passion, humanities and happiness are my priorities.