Entrepreneurship Speakers

Deep Kalra is one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs and the founder of MakeMyTrip.com, the country’s largest e-commerce travel business. He is a recognized pioneer in India's emerging e-commerce industry. A winner of numerous entrepreneurship awards, he is an active angel investor in the internet space and serves on the NASSCOM Executive Council. His keynotes provide actionable insights on Entrepreneurship, Management & Leadership, and what it takes to build a successful e-commerce business in a dynamic market like India.

Kunal Shah is the founder and CEO of CRED (valued at $2 billion) and the co-founder of Freecharge (acquired by Snapdeal for over $400 million). He is a pivotal figure in India's fintech revolution. A highly successful serial entrepreneur and angel investor in over 200 companies (including Razorpay and Unacademy), his work is rooted in a deep grasp of consumer behavior and market trends. His keynotes offer invaluable guidance on entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling startups in dynamic markets.

Henk Rogers is the founder of The Tetris Company and an industry pioneer who successfully negotiated for the global rights to Tetris, making it one of the most popular video games of all time. His story is the subject of the 2023 Apple TV+ film, Tetris. Today, he is a leading sustainability advocate, founding the Blue Planet Foundation and the Blue Planet Alliance to help island communities transition to 100 percent renewable energy. As a keynote speaker, he provides unique insights into entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and driving large-scale, positive global impact.

Aadit Palicha is the Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, the platform that pioneered 10-minute grocery delivery in India. The company has secured significant funding and reached a valuation of $7 billion in 2025. His success, including his selection as one of Forbes India's 30 Under 30, is a testament to youthful ambition and bold risk-taking. His keynotes provide insights into market disruption, hyper-local logistics, and the strategy required to scale an e-commerce business to unicorn status.

William Bissell is the Chairman of Fabindia, India’s largest craft-based retail platform. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur and an alumnus of Wesleyan University. He founded the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust on the Gandhian model and was awarded the Entrepreneur with Social Impact award by Forbes. His keynotes focus on social entrepreneurship, community ownership, and the radical rethinking needed to catalyze economic and social change in India.

Martha Lane Fox is a celebrated entrepreneur who co-founded lastminute.com (acquired for £577 million). A leading advocate for digital inclusion, she is an expert on technology’s societal impact and a Crossbench Peer in the UK House of Lords. She served as the UK Government’s Digital Inclusion Champion and founded the Dot Everyone initiative to fight for a fairer internet. As a speaker, she provides critical insights on responsible technology, digital ethics, and how businesses and governments can lead the charge in achieving full digital capability and social equity.

Yancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, the platform that helped creative people raise over $4 billion. He is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a leading voice on values-driven business. His book, This Could Be Our Future, is a manifesto for a more generous world. His keynotes share the challenges and triumphs of the Kickstarter story, providing audiences with actionable insights on how creativity can solve anything and how to succeed by placing values before profit.

Chetna Gala Sinha is the founder of the Mann Deshi Bank—India’s first bank for and by rural women—which has provided over $70 million in loans to female micro-entrepreneurs. She is a distinguished social entrepreneur, a former Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and a recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar (India’s highest civilian award for women). Her talks provide actionable insights into financial inclusion and the power of grassroots entrepreneurship for social transformation.

Ashish Hemrajani is the founder and CEO of BookMyShow, India’s largest online entertainment ticketing platform, which he built by successfully pivoting through the dot-com bust and the COVID-19 pandemic. An alumnus of Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, he is a respected mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs. His keynotes share insights on digital disruption, resilience, and the power of a customer-first approach to scale an e-commerce business to a global valuation of over ₹6,000 crore.

Eric Ries is the visionary entrepreneur who created The Lean Startup methodology, a global movement practiced by companies of all sizes. His book, The Lean Startup, is a New York Times bestseller translated into nearly 30 languages. As the Founder and CEO of the Long Term Stock Exchange, Ries focuses on strategic innovation and corporate culture. His keynotes on The Lean Startup and Lean A.I. provide actionable, counter-intuitive practices for companies to grow revenue, drive innovation, and manage the complexity and risk inherent in modern technology projects.

Bhaichung Bhutia is an iconic former Indian footballer, the "Sikkimese Sniper," and the first Indian to sign with a European club. He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri. As the founder of the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, he is dedicated to developing the next generation of Indian footballers. His story of perseverance, international breakthrough, and national service continues to inspire audiences on leadership, focus, and achieving the impossible.

Erik Wahl is a globally recognized artist, TED speaker, and #1 bestselling author known for his unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurial strategy. He is one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on creativity and innovation. His highly dynamic keynotes, which integrate live painting, inspire organizations to embrace mental agility and disruption. He has advised major clients like Microsoft, Disney, and FedEx, providing a blueprint for turning innovative thought into a tangible competitive advantage.

Jacqueline Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Acumen, a global nonprofit that invests in sustainable businesses and leaders to combat poverty. She is a recognized pioneer in social innovation and patient capital. Her best-selling memoir, The Blue Sweater, chronicles her quest to understand poverty and challenges readers to grant dignity to the poor. As a speaker, she provides vital, firsthand insights into social enterprise, leadership development, and the strategic use of market forces to achieve profound global impact.

Harsh Mariwala is the Chairman and MD of Marico Limited, which he transformed into a leading consumer products and services company. He is the founder of the Marico Innovation Foundation. As the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), he is a leading voice on business innovation and strategic transformation in India. His keynotes share insights on leveraging the innovative drive in India for business growth and achieving a positive social impact.

Tony Fernandes is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of AirAsia. He is a leading voice on entrepreneurship, innovation, and disruption. His career is a powerful testament to the power of a bold vision and a commitment to a future of unlimited potential. A compelling keynote speaker, Fernandes provides a clear and practical guide to mastering entrepreneurship and innovation. He speaks on leadership, business growth, and the importance of a growth mindset, offering audiences a clear roadmap for success. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Eugene Kaspersky is the co-founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, a global leader in antivirus and information security. He is one of the world's most experienced experts on cybercrime and cyberwarfare. His presentations provide a fascinating, candid analysis of modern cyberwarfare, including government-sponsored attacks, and the strategic importance of data security. His insights are critical for organizations concerned with data security, cybercrime, and building effective defenses against a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Prahlad Kakkar is a legendary ad film director and the founder of Genesis Film Productions, one of India’s leading production houses since 1977. He is known for his iconic Pepsi and Kamasutra ad campaigns. A highly successful entrepreneur, he co-founded the School of Branding and Entrepreneurship and established Lacadives, a scuba-diving school. His keynotes share lessons on creativity, risk-taking, and innovation, drawing on his boisterous, candid, and outspoken personality.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Paytm and the architect of its successful 2021 IPO. He is a pioneer in India's mobile payments revolution, responsible for innovations like QR codes and the Soundbox. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, he is an active angel investor in fintech and e-commerce. His keynotes provide a strategic roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and leveraging AI to build high-growth, disruptive tech ventures in emerging markets.