The INDUStry Show

Adhirath Sethi is the CEO of Poly Fluoro Ltd. - leading manufacturers in the field of high-performance polymers. He is also a board member and trustee of the Agastya Foundation and Chairman of the Navam Foundation. Previously, he was a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. He is an author of multiple books including Moving of Mountains.

Amrutha Vasan is the Co-Founder, COO of Inspirit VR - a leader in immersive education providing content, expertise and the platform to implement XR labs along with 200+ XR content. She is the Winner of  SXSW EDU Launch and Top 10 EdTech company by ASU GSV. She is a Board member of Women's Education Project non-profit. She is an Alum of Georgia Tech.

Raghav Gupta is the  CEO and Co-founder of Posha - a countertop robot that is replicating human culinary intuition in real time with AI and computer vision. Posha is backed by Accel and Waterbridge Ventures. He is a Rajeev Circle Fellow and an alum of Jagriti Yatra.

Nicole Bray is a CEO and Co founder of Mercer Hendrix – crafting exquisite, functional, alcohol-free alternative brands such as Brae and Jeng. Previously,  She was a global advertising executive with accounts including Apple, Diageo, FIFA, NFL, Smirnoff Global, and Visa.

Aryan Davani is the Founder of IcePass - a Los Angeles based wellness brand blending contrast therapy, community, and consciousness Previously, he founded Automotus and Joy Mobility and held leadership positions at ADP and Oracle.

Shan Mohta is the Co-founder and CEO at Vendra, a US-based marketplace for custom part manufacturing trusted by leading technology and aerospace companies. He is part of the Y Combinator S24 batch, and formerly a hardware engineer at Skydio, Apple, and Microsoft. Shan is an alum of the University of Southern California (USC).

Shekar Narasimhan is the Managing Partner at Beekman Advisors - providing strategic advisory  services to companies and investors in real estate, mortgage finance, affordable housing and related services. He serves on multiple for profit and nonprofit boards.

Sanjoy K. Roy is the Managing Director, Teamwork Arts - a versatile production house in performing and visual arts, social sector, film, and television. Producer of global literary festivals, including the world's largest - Jaipur Literature Festival. He is the Recipient of the US President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities Award. Sanjoy is an advisor on arts and diversity for numerous government and non-governmental organizations across the world.

Pratik Patel is a Health and Performance Coach specializing in health, fitness, and wellness for Indians and South Asians. Previously, he has coached world class athletes and aspirants at NCAA Division 1 Colleges, New York Giants, and Fortune 500 companies.

Henrik Cronqvist is the Dean and Professor of Economics, Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University - a private research university with eleven colleges. Previously he held leadership positions including at Ohio State University, Claremont McKenna College, University of Miami.

Shrinath Acharya is the CEO at Excelfore Corporation - enablin automotive OEMs to build the next generation of connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Previously, he was the CEO of Multimedia Division at Harman International. He is an alum of UT Austin and Wharton School.

Riaz Patel is a multi-Emmy nominated co-founder and Executive Producer of ConnectEffect - a 60-minute transformative entertainment production. His previous productions have been filmed and distributed in 21 countries by Hulu, MTV, Netflix and several others.

Dinesh Arjun is the co-founder, CEO of Raptee - building custom powertrain solutions for commuter electric two-wheeler industry in India. Previously he founded Dino Motorcycles and led Program Management at Tesla. He is an alum of Purdue University.

Harish Consul is the founder and CEO of Ocgrow - one of Canada's leading private VC funds focused on ventures that demonstrate value to investors and humanity at large. He is an early investor in Amazon, Garuda, Shopify and several others. Serves as a board member at various for profit and nonprofit organizations.

Atul Shah is the first Vice President and Convener of the 2025 JAINA Convention - a biennial gathering celebrating the rich heritage and diverse traditions of Jainism. Previously, he has held leadership positions at AT&T.

Nish Acharya is the founder, CEO of Equal Innovation - connecting impact-organizations with policy makers, funders and corporations. Previously, he served in advisory and leadership roles in the Obama and Clinton Administrations, and as Executive Director of the Deshpande Foundation.

Sriram Viswanathan is the Founding Managing Partner at Celesta Capital - a global deep tech, multi stage venture capital firm. He is a Board Member at several for profit companies and nonprofit organizations. Sriram is an alum of UCLA and IISc.

Rajashree 'Raji' Baskaran is the founder and CEO of Project Karna - verifying trust in the age of artificial intelligence through real-time deep fake detection. She is also the Founding Partner at Superbloom Studios - providing an inclusive lens to frame problems and solutions, unleashing large latent potential. Raji is an active advisor and investor. She in an Alum of IIT Madras and Cornell University.

Nicolas Khonaysser is the co-founder, CEO at Vently - enabling real-time interactions and bringing amazing people together by bridging gaps between social feeds and in-person connections. He previously held leadership roles at Fizz and KBR, Inc. He is an alum of Arizona State University

Meghana Shah is the co-founder and CEO of The Parasol Cooperative - a 501c3 nonprofit providing innovative technology solutions to support survivors and advocates of gender-based violence, domestic violence and human trafficking. She is the Global Head of Data and Analytics Capability for Commercial at CSL. Previously she held executive positions at Accenture and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Darian is the Founder of Helping People Help – helping mission-led clients meet board development, event execution, fundraising, and strategic planning and positioning needs. He is a part-time Executive Director of Numi Foundation. Darian is also the author of multiple bestsellers. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation and co-founder at Beyond Interactive – exited and now part of WPP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Ajay Sheth is the Founder of Quest Investment Advisors - equity-focused specialists investing in India with assets under management of over $350 million. Investors include corporates, family offices, high net worth individuals, and non-resident Indians. Ajay is also the Founder and Permanent Trustee of Quest Foundation - a public trust improving lives through education, financial assistance, and medical care for those in need. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Nitin Shah is the founder, Aparigrah Foundation - advising, leading, and organizing humanitarian efforts globally. He started and scaled over 350 medical and surgical missions across the world that have benefited millions of people. Dr. Shah is a renowned Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Chief of the Surgical ICU. He has delivered highly reputed presentations on Ambulatory Anesthesia and Critical Care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Parag Amin is the Founder, Principal and Managing Attorney at Law Office of Parag L Amin, PC - providing legal assistance and services for Business Litigation & Partnership Disputes. He is an 8-time SuperLawyers Rising Star awardee. Parag is alum of University of Southern California and University of Maryland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Satish Polisetti is the Director, Product Management at Walmart. He holds a Masters' in Information Management & Systems from the University of California, Berkeley. A Mayfield Fund Fellow, awarded 30 Under 30 by alumni of BITS, Pilani, credited for image-based human verification work in Google patents, started an advertising software company that was bought by Walmart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Anil Advani is the Founder and Managing Partner of Inventus Law - a global corporate law firm representing investors, founders, and startups on financing, licensing, M&A's, and technology. He is a licensed US Supreme Court Lawyer. Anil is the founding member of Excelerate and USISPF. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Venktesh Shukla is the Founder & Managing Partner of Monta Vista Capital - a seed stage venture fund that invests in strong IP based companies with potential for transformational impact on the industry. He serves on the board of several nonprofits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Sridhar Sundaram is the Dean of California State University, Fullerton's College of Business and Economics - one of California's premier business schools known for its diverse student body and emphasis on hands-on learning. Previously, he was Dean of the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance at USF St. Petersburg and Associate Dean at Grand Valley State University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Daniel Kim is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Dragon Kim Foundation - on a mission to inspire our youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions. Daniel has previously led Global Capital Markets, Investment Banking & Private Equity, in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York, and Singapore. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Sindhu Sriharsha is the co-founder of Aspire Cricket - a purpose driven nonprofit founded by international female cricketers, dedicated to empowering girls and women in the USA through cricket. She is also the Captain of the USA National Women's Team. Previously she played for Karnataka (South Zone), the National Cricket Academy, and India's U-21 Teams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Devneet Bajaj is the founder of Quan, a sports and entertainment investment and advisory company. Previously, he was the Chief Strategy Officer of Dream Sports (Dream11). Devneet has also founded MITRA - an AgTech startup acquired by Mahindra & Mahindra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Neelam Chhiber is the co-founder of Industree Foundation - shaping the economic and social transformation of India's most vulnerable women by curating for Climate, Equity, and Gender. They have impacted 600,000 lives, generating opportunities worth $59.7M. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Daivata Chavan-Patil is the creative producer at Onjal Arts Production - producing commercials and Marathi feature films. She co-founded DHUP Foundation - a nonprofit empowering girls and women in India. Daivata is a recipient of the Women of Excellence award by Women Economic Forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Sulochana Gawande is the author of the book “Revealing the Secrets of Cancer: An Informative Guide to Treatment, Prevention and Recovery”. Previously, she studied and led cancer-specific research for 4 decades in India and the US at Novartis, Eli Lily, Cancer Research Institute (Mumbai), Tata Memorial Center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Neha Singhal is the founder of Neev by Neha - a contemporary Indian art gallery in the Bay Area promoting work of emerging and renowned Indian artists. The offerings include art advisory, commissioned art, and collection management and showcasing a diverse range of styles, from traditional paintings to contemporary installations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmART Advantage - a progressive leadership training and team development  consultancy that utilizes creativity, experiential learning, and play to evolve behaviors, mindset, and skill sets in the workplace. She is an alum of Pepperdine University and UC Santa Barbara. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Kirtana Banskota is the founder of Banskota Productions - highlighting cultural stories and supporting diversity in cinema. She is also the co-founder of the Nepal America Film Society. Kirtana serves on the board of Women in Film and Television, Austin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Sailesh Ramakrishnan is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Rocketship VC - a global VC firm with investments in 14 countries across 20 sectors. Previously, co-founder of LocBox (acquired by Square), Kosmix (acquired by Walmart), and a computer scientist at NASA. Alum of IIT Madras, Virginia Tech, and University of Pittsburgh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Manoj Balraj is the President and Co-founder of Experion Technologies - providing product engineering and digital transformation services to enterprises and startups. Manoj was previously the General Manager at IBS Software Services. He is a multi award winning actor at international film festivals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Ektha Aggarwal is the Founder of Shakti Therapy & Healing Services - a licensed psychotherapist blending ancient Eastern wisdom with modern science to address root causes of mental distress. Ektha also founded Jiva Mental Health, a nonprofit focusing on South Asian mental health, reducing stigma, and promoting wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Saumya Bhatnagar is the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Jeeva AI (formerly involve.ai) - automating all manual tasks and using AutoGPT to find your next 500 customers. She is a multi-entrepreneur, recipient of the Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, National Diversity Council's prestigious 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech, Top 50 Women CPO's in the US by WWA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Preethy Padmanabhan is the founder and host of the 10X Growth Strategies - a hub for discussions on leadership and business growth through books. She is currently the VP of Marketing at Bidgely - providing AI-Powered Solutions for Utilities. Preethy is also a Board Member at TiE Silicon Valley, investor in and mentor to several startups. She is a LP at How Women Invest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Myrinda Ornelas is a wardrobe stylist elevating small businesses and empowering communities through her creative gifts, expertise, and sustainable practices. She studied Fashion Merchandising in San Francisco and Milan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Aneri Shah is a Comedian, Director, Writer, and Creator of Lonely Girl - a self-inspired comedy series about a South Asian woman navigating her newfound queerness alongside her three South Asian girlfriends. She has directed “I'm Doing My Job”, a documentary following 6 first-generation, women of color, emergency medical workers in NYC. Aneri was formerly a video technologist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Shruti Mahajan Deorah is the Director at India Energy & Climate Center (IECC) at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy - leveraging clean energy technology and policy expertise to catalyze rapid transformation of energy systems in close collaboration with Indian policymakers and business leaders. She is an alum of UC Berkeley and IIT Bombay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Sai Suhas Kopparapu is the co-founder of WISE - a nonprofit advancing education and energy access for thousands of students in India. Sai is also the founder of Winpra Inc. - an AI-driven real estate investment startup. He is an alum of Columbia University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Mayor Farrah Khan is the Mayor of City of Irvine. She ensures the city is a leader throughout Orange County and California in innovation and technology, maintaining a safe environment and fiscal stability, combating climate change, and protecting the health and wellness of it's diverse communities. Previously, she founded First Drops - a children's interfaith group. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Krutika Pranav is the President at the South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA) - serving survivors of all forms of abuse, especially within the South Asian community in Southern California. Krutika is also the co-owner at Highglow Jewelers - providing authentic, traditional and modern Indian jewelry to the community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Krystle Kaul is the Founder, CEO of Krystle Klear Communications - a defense technology company helping businesses work with the government. She is a candidate for US Congress in VA-10. Former Director (GS-15) at the Department of Defense. Krystle is an alum of Brown University, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. She is fluent in 9 languages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Anuj Bhalla is the founder & CEO of serviceMob - leading a revolution in customer service with AI-driven analytics and redefining service experiences for some of the biggest and coolest global brands. He is an innovator in AI and CX with 3 global patents. Anuj is also a recipient of multiple accolades from Entrepreneur, Forbes, MIT, and Morgan Stanley. He is an alum of MIT and UC Berkeley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Kirin Kalia is the founder and CEO of Grow Through Story - helping founders master their messaging and public-speaking skills so they raise more, strategize better, and grow their revenues. She has coached 1000+ founders to pitch investors and innovation leaders at companies including Visa, P&G Ventures and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support