Dr. Chaitra Harsha

Dr. Chaitra is a medical graduate (MBBS) from Bangalore University (2001). She obtained her PhD from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (2007). IISc is one of the world’s top scientific institutions. She completed a Management Program for Women Entrepreneurs (MPWE) from NS Raghavan Cell for Entrepreneurship at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore (2009). She is an award-winning serial entrepreneur with great passion for social entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, mentoring, and inclusive growth. Her corporate profile was featured in Business World, one of India's leading business magazines.

She’s currently:

• Managing Director at Vipragen Biosciences Private Limited, Bangalore

• Chairperson and Chief Mentor at Blossom Group of Hospitals, Bangalore

Dr. Jayant Haritsa

Dr. Jayant Haritsa completed BTech (Electronics) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. He obtained MS and PhD (Computer Science) from University of Wisconsin (Madison). His primary research interest is database systems.

He’s received a plethora of honors and awards from various institutions and technology companies from across the world. His complete profile is here.

He’s currently Senior Professor at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore in:

• Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS)

• Department of Computer Science and Automation (CSA)

Vid. Pattabhirama Pandit

Vid. Pattabhirama Pandit is a renowned Indian Carnatic classical music vocalist. He's an "A" grade artist of AIR, Trichy. He was trained by great maestro, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padmashri Prof Palghat Sri. KV Narayanaswamy. He's an IT professional working for a multinational company in Bengaluru.

He's received several awards and recognitions, including:
Ustad Bismillah Khan Memorial Award from Central Sangeeth Natak Academy, and Outstanding achievements award from Vasundhara performing Arts, Mysore, Nadajyothi Puraskar Award, Yuva Purandhara award, Nada Chintamani, Rising Star Series - Best Concert award, Best Concert Award from Music Academy, and Ganakalasri from prestigious Karnataka Ganakala Parishad, Shanmuga Sangeetha Shiromani from Shanmuga anda Sabha Mumbai, and Ganavaaridhi from MANF Bengaluru

Vijay R Bharadwaj

Vijay R Bharadwaj is a former Indian cricketer and cricket coach. He represented the Indian Cricket team in test matches and one-day internationals from 1999-2003. He holds the national record for the highest number of runs in a calendar year in the Ranji Trophy in the year 1999. He holds the record for the highest 2nd and 3rd wicket partnerships along with Rahul Dravid. He scored 16 first-class hundreds in 100 first-class matches, and he scored over 5500 runs in first-class cricket.

He’s currently:

• Certified level 3 coach (BCCI), and teaching faculty at National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bangalore

• Leading broadcaster (commentary) for Star Sports 1 Kannada TV