Partha S. Ghosh, based in Boston, is a renowned strategist and an innovator of Business and Economic models - Mr. Ghosh holds B. Tech from IIT Kharagpur, Masters’ in Chemical Engg. and MBA from MIT, Cambridge and AMP from Harvard. He had a long career of 12 years with McKinsey & Company - out of that last 6 years as a partner. Among his other previous positions, he was the Chairman & the Chief Mentor of Boston Analytics, a firm specializing in providing precision analytical services/financial modeling tools. He was also the Chairman of the Board of Advisors of M&A/Strategic Alliance Advisory firm Access International Partners, and Chairman of Business Intelligence firm Intersoft K.K based in Tokyo.

He is involved as a faculty resource with MIT & Harvard University on strategic management /policy design and leadership, and Tufts University on Globalization & Innovation. He is currently in an advisory role with multiple organizations world wide.

PGDM (MBA) from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and recipient of 'SmithKline Beecham Award' for Excellence in Marketing at IIMC, Tridibesh has professional & entrepreneurial experience of over 22 years in Project Management, Strategic Consulting & Education Management.

Currently, Promoter-Director of InQube Innoventures, a knowledge management company platform for with focus on technology application for social impact - in areas like e-learning, agriculture, mobile governance, livelihood and remote healthcare. Promoted 2 national level business schools in India & Singapore with academic linkages with different Universities and qualification awarding bodies from UK. He is also member of the Academic Council of Karnavati University, Ahmedabad.

He is a Certified Corporate Governance Educator from Global Corporate Governance Forum, IFC, World Bank, and recipient of Education Leadership Award for 2013 from CMO-Asia. He is Member of Education and Skills committee in Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Subhankar has a rare blend of Technological Knowledge, Experience & Business acumen with an experience over 20 years Worldwide in ITprevailing over BFSI & Education Domain with top companies like Oracle, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, iFlex Solutions etc. Subhankar has worked in 5 different continents and has an unique exposure to Global Technology and Business Practices. Won several industry based International and Internal awards in different capacities.
Currently taken the plunge in Indian Start-up Industry and working as CTO with a goal for making Technology for next 500 Million common people with Healthcare, Education, Agriculture & Livelihood sectors. Vastly Experienced in different Project Management Philosophy & Techniques, with special understanding of Capacity Planning, Sizing, System Design, Benchmarking, Scale Testing and Performance Tuning. He loves to indulge in research work on different emerging technologies like Block-Chain, A.I., IOT and make them available to the mass for a greater good.

He is a keen reader and loves to watch football and listen to music during his spare time.

One of top 6 technologists globally with over 150 implementations running across the globe, Sauvik Banerjjee is a technologist and Vice President- Tata Industries- Digital Initiatives, Advisory to Group Co's and CTO of TataCLiQ by profession. He is a tech evangelist and entrepreneur by heart and has built two successful start-ups and sold them in the UK. Having mentored over 600 senior management over the years, Sauvik in India is also mentoring select start-ups on building successful business models. He is on the board of advisors for several companies and start-ups alike. He has been responsible for disruptive innovation ideas in technology and omni-channel commerce that have earned him the distinction and title of being one of the only 6 people (the only person of Indian origin) in the world to have worked on all global Omni channel platforms. Sauvik also holds a robust track record in P&L roles where he has delivered over 143% growth, 122% growth across India and Europe for organisations like Infosys, Accenture and SAP.

Sauvik Banerjjee has been a recipient of multiple awards, including some recent ones like Infosys Global Star Award for the best disruption in Omni Channel Commerce 2012, Accenture European Award for innovation on disruption in Omni Channel Commerce 2013 and 2014, SAP Extra Mile Most Valued Player Award 2016, SAP Leadership Award for creating and delivering the world’s first digital omnichannel market place for the Tatas.

He continues to be focused on innovation in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, IoT and applications across industries, Hover board, Lunar missions, Smart Cities and much more.

His enthusiasm for entrepreneurial spirit sees him dedicated to the cause of innovation through his work with Govt of WB at the CII Innovation club as also his work on the advisory board of organisations like NODD, ThinQbate, FoodAbhi, Xelpmoc, InQube, Roambee, Traveltrex, BumkyTrumps, Neoniche, Website.co.in and as an honorary advisor to Rasilant, SaberPoint, Phi-Robotics.

Mr. Paul Kukubo (Managing Partner at Ghalas Technology Ltd) is a consultant and venture investor in the African ICT sector with over 20 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, public and private sector leader. He holds a Global MBA from United States International University (USIU-Africa) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology from University of Nairobi

Currently Managing Partner of Ghalas Technology Ltd, a technology advisory firm based in Nairobi and Pretoria, working on supporting organizations with digital and blockchain strategy formulation.

Strategy Advisor, Omnipresent South Africa, an emerging technology firm that is applying AI & drone technology for remote asset management.

Paul is also a partner with Ngazini Ventures (PTY) SA Ltd. a professional advisory firm, specializing in professional venture advisor, advisory services and venture sourcing matching firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Niranjan is the Director and Co-Founder of Dusane Infotech. Niranjan brings to company 16 years of IT industry experience. At Dusane Infotech Niranjan is responsible for ideation of product and solution in various technology domains. Niranjan works closely with industry consultants in evaluating business proposals and product ideas, which eventually would form Dusane Infotech's IP adding to the company's valuation.

Before forming Dusane Infotech, Niranjan was co-founder and Director Technology at Webware Technologies. He had earlier worked in Mukund Steels and Bentley Nevada. Niranjan's core technical strengths are in the areas of Solution Architecting, Software Product Development and Large Scale Project Management. Niranjan holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering.

Experienced serial entrepreneur with over 20 years international experience within the Technology Media and Telecom sector with the likes of BT, MCI, Ooredoo and a track record of successful exits. Seen as a thought leader in the digital convergence, having presented at various conferences and written papers.

Voted Top 50 People in Europe by Cable and Satellite. Pioneer in the field of new financial lending platforms within travel sector, financial news feeds start-ups and trading platforms. Has a significant set of relationships in the MEA, India and Far East with an in depth understanding of how to introduce business ideas into these emerging markets.

Mr. Paul Kukubo (Managing Partner at Ghalas Technology Ltd) is a consultant and venture investor in the African ICT sector with over 20 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, public and private sector leader. He holds a Global MBA from United States International University (USIU-Africa) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology from University of Nairobi

Currently Managing Partner of Ghalas Technology Ltd, a technology advisory firm based in Nairobi and Pretoria, working on supporting organizations with digital and blockchain strategy formulation.

Strategy Advisor, Omnipresent South Africa, an emerging technology firm that is applying AI & drone technology for remote asset management.

Paul is also a partner with Ngazini Ventures (PTY) SA Ltd. a professional advisory firm, specializing in professional venture advisor, advisory services and venture sourcing matching firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jesal is a Founder of many Global brands from Japan, Germany, Italy & US in India with more than 20 years of Experince in Retail, Banking ( Introducing Cash Deposit with Article 6), Transport ( Introducing Cash based Ticket Vending in Indian Railways & Recycling Of Cash & Coin in Metro & Mono Rails. Introducing unique check in, immigration & boarding solutions in Smart City Airports Of India) & Expert Gaming Solution introducing first lottery terminal in India) with Coverage of SAARC region & New Emerging markets in APAC & Middle East/ Planning Strategies / Desiging World Class Solutions with Product through core expertise in software and creating unique end to end solutions with core focus on Touching common man life everyday. Jesal is a Graduate in Electronices and Instrumention and Master in International Business Management.

Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari is the Academy Professor of Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, and Chief Mentor of Open Source Drug Discovery. He is also the Chief Mentor, Health Technology Innovations for ACCESS Health International, Inc. He is the Founder Director of CSIR – Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (1997- 2007) and former Director General of CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, Government of India (2007-2013). He conceptualized and implemented the functional genomics research in India and the Indian Genome Variation Project. He presently mentors several startups in Genomic Medicine and Big data analytics. He is the recipient of many national and international awards including Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize. He is an elected fellow of The World Academy of Sciences, the European Society of Preventive Medicine and member of all four National Academies of Science & Engineering, India.

Post Graduate from India Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and having a post graduate degree on Economics from Stanford University. Worked in 25 countries and participated in number of international policy discourses. Over 25 years of international professional experiences. Worked with number international, multilateral, bilateral and Government agencies and Universities, Center of Excellence in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Specialized in the field of sustainable agriculture, agribusiness and natural resources management and Biotechnology especially in complex, diverse and risk prone agro-ecosystems both with public and private sectors.

Started career with World Bank/ Consultative Group of International Agriculture Research agencies viz., International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines and International Potato research Centre (CIP) in Peru. Designed, managed large multi-country R&D projects with various NARS (National Agriculture Research Systems) and raised resources to execute various projects. Led various programs, few illustrative projects are such as

• Sustainable Agriculture Networking and Extension (SANE)
• Rainfed Rice Research for Asia (9 country)
• Small scale Aquaculture for Asia and Latin America
• Capacity Building of Agriculture Scientists in Asia and Africa
• Bhutan North Korea Potato Development
• Program Activities for Hill Agriculture Development (PAHAD) for Hind Kush countries
• Development of Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum for Agricultural Colleges and Universities, SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture, Philippines & Reading University, UK, and UC Berkley, USA etc.

Graduate from Pacific University in Business Administration and Masters in Finance from the University of Melbourne, Ilich Pimentel has professional experience of over 18 years in financial and administrative management, financial consulting & project development, highlighting his work experience such as Corporate Finance Manager in Peruvian and global companies. He has worked such as executive and/or consultant in the health, education, insurance, mining, agricultural, IT and logistic sectors. He has 6 years of experience in San Pablo Health Care Peruvian Group as the Corporate Finance Manager. In Jabil (US Company) he led the creation & direction of new commercial offices in Latin-American Region (Peru, Colombia and Chile).

On recent times he has specialized in Strategic, Financial and Market Consulting with the goal to support organizations on the process to adapt and change according to the needs and opportunities generated by the fourth industrial revolution build on the Digital Revolution.

Ilich is the Director & CEO of InQube LATAM, a subsidiary company of InQube Innoventures India, which focusses on developing digital platforms for companies and Start-ups in Latin America with Innovative and Inclusive Initiatives on agriculture, health, education, livelihood, financial inclusion and other sectors of social impact.

• Professional with focus in Sustainability / Corporate Responsibility/ Social Entrepreneurship /Communication /Market Research
• Triple-bottom-line operations experience with a commitment to growing impact of companies through progressive business management and communication.
• Experienced sustainability and corporate social responsibility executive; driven by integrity and strong ethical principles. A confident leader with a passion for smart business improvement. A consistent commitment to integrating environmental and social impacts for growth and profitability. Cleanly communicates and reframes complex issues. Effective in orchestrating change using systems thinking.

As Chairman of Hire Velocity, John West draws upon a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, global business executive and technology investor to provide strategic direction for Hire Velocity’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Talent Advisory Solutions. For the last 15 years, he has focused on providing performance mentoring to high-growth businesses, primarily in the Technology and Human Capital sectors. John has played an integral role in supporting Hire Velocity and offering insight into its business model since its inception.

Previously, John was the founder and CEO of System One Solutions, Inc., a technology staffing and consulting firm started in 1987. In early 2000, John sold System One to Monster Worldwide, and shortly after he decided to focus on his own investments in high-potential industries, which led John to found Lion Investments, where he continues to serve as Chairman. In John’s early career he spent nine years in leadership roles at Marathon Oil, a Fortune 50 Company. He earned a B.S. in Engineering from Penn State and an MBA from Bowling Green University.

John is very active serving on both corporate and non-profit boards. John has also served on the boards of Florida Funders, a venture capital fund and crowdsourcing platform focused on early-stage technology companies; Vector Solutions, an eLearning company acquired by Providence Equity Partners; Acclaris, a global HRO SaaS company acquired by Towers Watson; and Tribridge, a global technology consulting firm acquired by DXC Technology. John is the past National Board Chair for the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) and was appointed as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees at the University of Tampa for his commitment and leadership to the school.

Benard Sitati is a well known market player in plantation crops in Kenya with over 16 years of direct engagement with farmers on coffee and other crops value chains – with active involvement in feasibility studies on coffee and macadamia nuts improvement in Kenya. .

Competence of Bernard lies with building and maintaining potential and existing clients, maintaining and continuous development of expertise necessary to be effective including technical, industry and customer relevant knowledge. Bernard is MSc in Finance from University of Nairobi, pursuing PhD.

As a management lead at Hufuna Agrigroup Limited, Bernard looks after effective farmer/client recruitment, training and change management options.