Mukesh Aghi is the President, CEO of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) - working with business and government leaders to promote trade and strengthen ties between the US and India. Previously, Mukesh held chief executive positions, including at L&T Infotech and Universitas 21 Global.

Asha Jadeja Motwani is a Trustee of Motwani Jadeja Foundation - empowering young entrepreneurs in India and beyond through direct investments, fellowships, and partnerships. She is an angel investor, philanthropist, and VC who has invested in over 200 startups globally. Asha is a prolific collector of Indian Art.

Asha’s one line life lessons are - 

Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan is a Pitch Master, Rapper, Founder & Chief Pitch Artist of Startup Hypeman - helping startups NOT suck at telling their story, stand out to their audience, stand apart from competitors, and break through in their category.

Rajiv's one line life lessons are:

- make no little plans

- practice doesn't make perfect, but it damn sure makes permanent

- being in a competition is more important than winning

- take the meaningful path, not the easy one

- don’t be the best, be the only

#startups #startupsuccess #pitchingcoach

Vishaal Krishan is a high schooler with a simple goal to give others the opportunities he had. He is the founder of Debate 4 All - on a mission to engage the youth through access to debate, public speaking, and mentorship resources. His hobbies include baking, singing, and supporting youth civic engagement.

Dr. Bibek Debroy is a Padma Shri awardee, renowned Indian economist, and Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. He has authored multiple books including translations of several Sanskrit texts.

Karthee Madasamy is the Founder, Managing Partner at MFV Partners - a Silicon Valley based, early-stage deep-tech venture fund with investments in PsiQuantum, Agility Robotics and Sun Mobility among others. He has personal deep tech investments in AI, Energy, Quantum Computing, and Robotics.

Ajita Chopra is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and founder, CEO of Ajita Chopra Events - a luxury event planning company that brings dreams to life. Previously she held leadership positions in retail, talent acquisition, and philanthropy including The Walt Disney Company and Care for the Cause, a 501 c(3) nonprofit.