Vineet is a startup builder and the CEO of SACC India, supporting rural and women entrepreneurs at grassroots levels with several initiatives like incubation, mentorship, fundraising, etc. SACC’s incubation portfolio of 150+ startups reflects exponential growth in diverse industry sectors. He also advises several international startup missions in India. He has built a diverse portfolio of over 30 Startups picked from sectors like Healthcare, Lifestyle, F&B, Consumer Retail, Fintech, Edtech, B2B SaaS and Social Impact for the next Billion and spotted multiple portfolio gems, leading to multi-bagger exits. His 14+ years of industry experience reflects building and scaling startups from ground zero. He has previously built his technology ventures and Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) from scratch while investing in Startups, creating globally scalable solutions for meaningful problems. As the Vice president of Chandigarh Angels Network, he built a diverse community of angel investors and led multi-bagger exits in startups like Biryani by Kilo, Eckovation and others. He firmly believes in the Lean Startup methodology of building Startups.

Sharad, an alumnus of IIT Delhi, is co-founder & CEO of Tinkerly, a leading EdTech company for STEM learning. In 2019, Forbes featured Sharad as the Education Evangelist of India. Sharad is an active Angel investor and Founding Partner of Warmup Ventures, a founders-led sector agnostic technology-focused micro-VC fund investing in Seed and Pre-seed stage companies. He has taken guest workshops at various incubators. He speaks regularly on public or media forums such as Business Today, Forbes, Josh Talks, Rajasthan Startup Fest, TBCY, SGEF, IEEE, Vie stories, etc.

Pranay is a distinguished entrepreneur, technology influencer, and angel investor with a proven track record of initiating and driving digital transformation across various industries including Energy drinks, Healthcare, Education, Music, Food, Fashion, and Retail. Leveraging advanced technologies such as Mobile apps, IoT, AI, Cloud Computing, and Lean Product Development Methodologies, he has significantly enhanced business growth and operational efficiency for globally recognized brands. As a board observer in numerous startups, Pranay has been instrumental in developing technology roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and investment strategies, thereby fostering innovation and creating disruptive opportunities. His expertise in establishing businesses from the ground up, scaling them, and achieving profitability is underscored by his achievement as a first-generation self-made millionaire within five years. Pranay’s portfolio boasts over 20 startup investments, and he has led digital transformation projects for prestigious organizations like Network18, EY, Dainik Bhaskar, RedBull, among others, across India, North America, UAE, and Singapore.

Puneet has been serving as Second in Command in ITB Police for almost 14 years and served in the Indian Navy as a Technical Officer for 10 years earlier. He has ample experience in General Administration, Procurement, and Security. He is instrumental in Skill development training, career counselling sessions, awareness programs, Disaster Relief training in association with District administration for the youth and professional technical training for the uniformed personnel. He innovated the indigenised All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) for the first time in the ITBP force.

After graduating with Information Technology Engineering from Kurukshetra University, Nitika did not opt for a regular 9 to 5 in a corporate job despite her campus placements. She chose the path less travelled and became an entrepreneur by co-founding a technology solution firm Viprasoft. She actively contributed to the startup ecosystem during her entrepreneurial journey by successfully executing mega events like Startup Weekend Women, CANNABLE, TieCon, etc. She sensitised around 5000+ college and school students and motivated them to follow their dreams and choose their path in life. After exiting her technology business, she took over the HR & operations of an e-governance company and counselled around 200 employees. She successfully helped her staff navigate personal and professional challenges while boosting productivity. She also helped them overcome their career growth challenges and make opportunities work in their favour. She runs Chandigarh Angels Network, building and managing its startup investment portfolio, investor relations, portfolio growth, etc. This profile has helped her interact with aspiring entrepreneurs and guide them in finding the right motivation to start a business.

Gautam is an accomplished brand marketing leader with a diverse background in B2B, consulting, e-commerce, edtech, media, and industrial marketing. As the head of Surya Chemicals, a company certified by FSSAI and Pollution Control Boards, he provides waste management and zero waste solutions to industries, hospitals, and educational institutions in North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. With an MBA in Marketing and Operations, an Electrical Engineering degree, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Waste Management, Sharma has amassed 12 years of industry experience with notable firms like Times Internet, Ramky Enviro Engineers, and Trident Group. He is recognised for his contributions to waste management and environmental solutions with over ten citations and has a strong presence as a content creator with 21k social media followers. An active public speaker, he has delivered 70 sessions nationwide on diverse topics, including marketing and waste management. Sharma also serves on the IQAC board of prominent educational institutions like DAV University and Chandigarh University.