Swetapadma Mohanty

Founder & CEO

She has immense experience in market research and business consulting. She believes that the success of enterprises today is about their agility to maneuver choppy waters. Access to the right network of partners is essential to the growth of an enterprise and investing in relationships with external and internal stakeholders is a must is what she vouches for. She is a skilled business networker.

She is a firm believer in the power of entrepreneurs in enhancing lives and livelihoods, leveraging it for societal good. She is very passionate and very keen to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She wants to contribute and be an enabler of inclusive growth and the development of an effective ecosystem.

Swetapadma holds a bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering, and an MBA in marketing from Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune.


Kripananda Chidambaram

Head- Strategy & Key Initiatives

He has more than 20 yrs of experience in the field of sales and business development. He has mastery in the entire sales cycle-right from prospecting to deal closure. He has worked with complex product and services companies and helped them identify the right segments to operate with customized product offerings to be able to build a strong base in a very crowded market. He has helped clients to enter new geographies to acquire customer engagement and also to forge strategic alliances and partnerships in the market.

He has done MBA in marketing from Welingkar’s Institute of Management studies.

Previous experience: ICICI Bank, Tata AIG, Standard Chartered and Citigroup

Advisory Committee

Mr. RK Jain

MD, Sara-Chem (India) Pvt. Ltd & ex.Chairman, IMC, Navi Mumbai

An Entrepreneur For The Last 33 Years, Rakesh Jain Has Over 45+ Years Of Experience In The Synthetic Polyester And Nylon Yarn Industry. Master Of Chemistry Of 1976 Batch From Ujjain University Specialization In Chemistry Of Drugs. Worked In The Quality Control Department Of Large Nylon Polyester Yarn Producing Industries In Ujjain & Mumbai From 1976 To 1990 And Soon Grew Into A Management-level Professional....

In 1990, Mr. Jain Incorporated Sara Chem India Pvt Ltd, To Serve Specialty Chemical Products For The Industry. For The Last 33+ Years, Sara Chem Has Been An Industry Leader In India And Surrounding Countries Providing Chemical And Aerosol Products To Meet The Needs Of The Industry

Developed Import Substitutes For The Synthetic Yarn Industry. The Product Is Branded As Sarasil A High-tech Release Agent Which Has Been Accepted Very Well In The Industry In Spite Of Tough Competition From Foreign Brands And Cheaper Local Supplies. Continuous Development And Upgradation Of The Products Has Maintained The Edge Over Other Competitors In The Same Field.

Sara Chem Is Currently The Largest And Most Reputed Manufacturer Of Specialty Aerosol Products For Synthetic Yarn-producing Industries. Widely Traveled The World Over To Attend Conferences/Seminars In The Relevant Field. Led Business Delegations To China, South Korea, And Sri Lanka. Fond Of Traveling And Music And Always At The Forefront To Promote New Entrepreneurs

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Mr. Narayana.B Shetty

B.com. (Hons.) F.C.A., Grad., C.W.A. Chartered Accountants

A leading chartered accountant from Mumbai, secured 11th Rank in India in the year 1975. Awarded with the ‘Times Men of the Year 2020- West India’ for his exemplary contribution to the society as an Audit & Financial Consultant. Awarded by Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia – Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, and Government of India with SME Entrepreneurship Excellence Award in the year 2008....

Completed Articleship with M/s. R. K. Karanth & Co. in the year 1974. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, he started his own firm in the name of M/s. N. B. Shetty & Co (now NBS & Co.). The firm has branches at Mumbai, Bangalore, Mangalore.

NBS & Co. specialises in Financial and Tax Advisory to various large, medium and small scale industries such as Oil Exploration, Textile Industries consisting of Spinning, Weaving, Processing and Texturising, Building Construction, Engineering, Food Processing, Chemical, Hotel and Transport business in India.

A seasoned professional, possessing over more than four decade of experience in the Indian Financial Market & Dynamic Financial Markets.Possesses substantial knowledge and experience in the areas of Finance and Business Administration.

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Mr. Samir Kaji

Managing Director- Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd.

An electronics enthusiast, couldn't enter IIT but pursued his passion independently. After M.Sc., he opted for self-employment, facing early challenges. Launching Selec Controls in 1987, he struggled initially but gained success by creating innovative digital time control items....

Transitioning to products in the mid-1990s, he expanded globally after a transformative visit to a German trade expo. Selec Controls became a pioneer in PID temperature controllers, addressing talent drain by developing a training ecosystem.

Today, it's a market leader in industrial electronics, reflecting Kaji's adaptability and strategic leadership

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Mr. Ajoykaant Ruia

Chairman of Allstate Group, Vice Chairman of the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, President in Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Managing Committee Member of IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry

A distinguished individual holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, U.S.A. Known for his academic excellence, he consistently ranked among the top ten students in his class and actively participated in cultural and competitive events throughout his schooling and college years.

He is the Chairman of Allstate Group, boasting over 35 years of experience across various domains including Refrigeration Equipment, Electrical Transformers, Software Development, Sports & Leisure Equipment, Film Production, and Real Estate. The group companies under his leadership have established numerous agreements with international leaders in their respective fields....

His extensive experience spans across Finance, Photographic Materials, Refrigeration, Transformers, Capital Goods for the Sports and Leisure industry, and International Trade.

He holds notable positions such as:

  • Vice Chairman of the World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
  • President of the Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  • Managing Committee Member of IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  • Secretary and Council Member of the Property Owners Association.
  • Senior Vice President of the Maharashtra Tenpin Bowling Association.
  • Managing Committee Member of the Federation of Accommodation of Industry.
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    Working Committee

    Mr. Jagdish Nayak

    Founder & MD - Clinitech Laboratory Limited

    A healthcare enthusiast and a first-generation entrepreneur with over 33+ years of experience in building successful pathways in pathology.He believes in the significance of dreaming big to make every challenge appear small on the path to success. As the visionary leader of CTL, he fosters a state of bliss and complete harmony in the pursuit of a dream for holistic healthcare.

    CTL is a growing brand with a robust local foundation and significant global aspirations. He invites everyone to be a partner in this transformative journey

    Mr. MMani Iyer

    Founder & Director Vigours Group

    A visionary entrepreneur with humble beginnings in Mumbai, this leader defied stereotypes, starting as a salesperson earning Rs 900 monthly. With over a decade of diverse industry experience, he founded Vigours Group in 2009, navigating challenges with persistence.

    Despite the 2020 setback, his steadfast response remains 'Let's see,' reflecting a determination to position Vigours Group among the top firms in security solutions and facilities management

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    Team

    Moumita Das Talukdar

    Key Account Manager

    Moumita Das Talukdar Relationship Manager She has 11 Years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, Operations and Client relationship management.

    Moumita is a B.COM(H), and an MBA in marketing from Amity University, Noida.

    She has knowledge in strategic planning keeping client’s business & technology roadmap in consideration

    Ketki Shinde

    Relationship Manager

    With an impressive 8-year track record in customer relationship management, Salesforce administration, and sales and marketing. Ketki's educational journey spans BSc Forestry, MSc Wood Science and Technology, and MA in Yogashastra.

    Certified as a Yoga Therapist, Digital Marketing expert, and Salesforce Administrator, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise, holistic understanding, and strategic acumen to her role. ...

    Ketki's commitment to professional growth makes her a dynamic asset, adept at navigating multifaceted challenges with a comprehensive skill set

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    Shazma Khan

    Operations Executive

    With a BCOM degree from Mumbai University, she has 5 years of valuable experience in teaching Maths and Accounting.

    Her proficiency in accounting, coupled with her teaching background, contributes to effective operational strategies within our team