The INDUStry Show

Rina Mehta is a co-founder and principal artist of the LeelaDanceCollective. Described as “regal” and “brilliant” by critics, her original works include SPEAK, Chandanbala, and Son of the Wind. Her works have been featured at prestigious venues such as The Broad Stage, Green Music Center, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, National Center for Performing Arts (Mumbai), and have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the California Arts Council, New Music USA, and the Zellerbach Family Fund.

Dinesh Chawla is the CEO of Chawla Hotels, a conglomerate of 17 hotel properties located in the Mississippi Delta. Dinesh is also leading the partnership with the Trump organization to develop the first set of American Idea chain of hotels and the first Scion brand property in the Delta. Through their firm Chawla Global Development, Dinesh is also foraying into partnerships in Alabama, California, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.

Ravi Sharma is the CEO and co-founder of OOTify - a platform devoted to destigmatizing mental health conversations. It connects people in need of help with clinical professionals on demand. OOTify leverages artificial intelligence to match mental health-care providers (clinicians, coaches, and mentors) with support seekers primarily millennials, gen-z, and i-gen) in real-time. Ravi has a background in investment management, real estate lending and health and clean-tech industries

Anu Chadha is the Founder CEO of 3A Clothing - supplier of garment and fashion accessories in Europe and the US. Anu is the winner of the prestigious Udyog Rattan and International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge awards. Anu is a guest lecturer at the KEA School of Design and Technology in Denmark and is a frequent speaker at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs affiliated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

Dr. Poonam Bali is the CEO Founder of Bliss Medi Spa, and an expert in wellness, yoga, and mindfulness. Poonam is also a Homeopathic consultant, providing Alternative medicinal options for her clients all over India.

Anand Gala is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, LLC, a diversified investment and holding company with interests in chain restaurants, software & technology, real estate development, franchising, and public equities investment. Anand's current portfolio brands under ownership and operation include franchisors - MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (100+ units in 19 states and 8 countries), Fresh Griller, and a franchisee investment with Famous Dave’s BBQ (9 units in CA).

Bhikubhai (BU) Patel is the founder of Tarsadia Hotels, premier hospitality management and development company; and the Tarsadia Foundation - a philanthropic organization based on the principles of selfless giving and service that has improved more than 1.2 million lives since 1999. BU is also the founding father of Sanatan Dharma temple - a community center based in Los Angeles and a board member of several 501 c(3) non-profits within and outside of the US.

Vaishali S is a Mumbai-based luxury label founded by Vaishali Shadangule in 2001 that transforms authentic Indian handlooms into wearable works of art. Vaishali S has successfully produced and presented 19 collections at prestigious events such as the New York Fashion Week, FDCI (Amazon/Wills) Fashion Week, New Delhi and Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai, to date.

Ashesh Kamdar is the CEO of GBS Linens. Ashesh has an MBA from Ross School of Business and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. GBS is a full-service linen provider and has been an industry leader since 1984. GBS' linens are a standard feature at business conventions and bridal functions alike. GBS Linens services its customers across the US through its 8 locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas.

Dr. Suneeta Neogi is the President of Serenity Technologies, company she founded alongside Jayant Neogi in 2001. Serenity provides R&D services and products to gem and jewelry manufacturers worldwide. In India, Titan Industries (TATA group) carries Serenity’s Diamantine gems since 2010. Suneeta’s expertise is in Materials Science and Technology, and she has decades of experience in innovative products and applications in the field of gem materials. Their focus on IP and R&D have made Serenity the world’s premier gem technology laboratory.