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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Institute of Management and Research
A 4, Rohtak Road
Paschim Vihar (Near Paschim Vihar East Metro Station)
New Delhi, Delhi, 110063
India

Dr. Akriti Khatri

Detective

Akriti Khatri, the "Nancy Drew of India," is an acclaimed professional lady detective with a documentary and numerous awards. Recognized by BBC and Discovery, she's among India's top detectives. A Delhi University graduate and the youngest woman running a detective agency, Akriti, as the Founder of Female Detective Agency, leads high-level investigations across eight cities, empowering women detectives. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in uncovering infidelity, investigating extra-marital affairs, corporate frauds, due diligence, and surveillance, boasting an 85% success rate.

Khalid Wani

Entrepreneur

Khalid Wani, a seasoned professional with two decades of multidisciplinary expertise spanning diverse industries, from Internet to Political Advisory and Planning. With over a hundred keynote sessions and panel discussions, Khalid has led master classes in collaboration with prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, and elite B schools nationwide, earning laurels for contributions to the Indian economy. Now, Khalid embarks on a new venture, aiming to revolutionize the Indian employment ecosystem with an innovative business model, empowering the socio-economically disadvantaged towards self-sufficiency and upward mobility.

Sonendra Verma

Entrepreneur

Sonendra Verma, AegisCovenant's dynamic CEO, rose from a chakki operator to earn an MBA from KSOU, Mysore College. With a rich background in auto insurance and bike design innovation, including roles at Tata AIG, Reliance General, and ICICI Lombard, he leads with kindness and empathy. Sonendra's visionary approach fosters financial inclusivity and resilience in the industry, propelling AegisCovenant's mission to empower marginalized communities through novel financial solutions. Living by the mantra, "If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right," he champions a mindset of possibility.

Umesh Rathod

Startup Mentor

Umesh Rathod, an entrepreneurial-minded faculty impacting 4.5 lac students in South Asia, is dedicated to enhancing the Indian startup ecosystem through collaborations with national and international institutions. With a background in working with 250+ educational institutions, Umesh mentors startups and corporates using global design thinking and innovation models. A strong advocate for STEM education, Umesh emphasizes its importance on government and public platforms. Balancing work life, Umesh finds solace in nature, stepping away from metro life. Inspired by a mentor, Umesh values both pursuing passion and spending time with loved ones, recognizing the opportunity cost.

Vivek Raina

Entrepreneur

Vivek Raina, the Co-Founder and CEO of Excitel, hails from the picturesque landscapes of Kashmir but currently thrives in the vibrant energy of New Delhi. Passionate and hardworking, Vivek embraces challenges with gusto, steering Excitel toward new heights in the realm of connectivity and innovation.