VBIT hosted TEDx Talks
ABOUT EVENT
Speakers for this event are as follows:
- Girish Kulkarni- Founder of Snehalaya Organization & Philanthrophist
Girish is a trained journalist and professor with S.P Pune University. He is a pioneer for social change, a visionary and an inspirational leader. Girish holds a doctorate in Political Science and Public Management, as well as two masters in Politics and Sociology, and he was bestowed the President of India Award 2012 for his service to his country in the field of Social Work. He’s the Founder of Snehalaya, it is a non-profit, charitable, philanthropic social service organization founded in 1989 with the objective of providing free professional health care facility and rehabilitation opportunities to the most neglected and exploited class of our society e.g. women victims of sexual exploitation & human trafficking.
2. Nikhil Chandwani- Author & Film Maker
Nikhil Chandwani started his journey in the literary world with poems. He started his journey as a poet when he was five years old. However, it was the popularity of his international best selling novel ‘I wrote your name in the sky and yours and yours too’ that prodded him to unleash his creative potential to the fullest. He was shortlisted for the UK writers forum award for his critically acclaimed book of poems titled ‘unsung words’ and a poetic novel, ‘Inked with love’. He is a vivid traveler and also working as a director for a travel documentary.
3. Sandeep Mehto- Social Entrepreneur
Sandeep is among the most inspiring young social entrepreneur of India. He has represented India and the cause of youth leadership at various international platforms like G.S.V.C and DBS-NUS Singapore. He is providing SoCHE with expertise in community engagement across social upliftment projects. He has also the founder director of “Bharat Calling” initiative in Itarsi (MP) and the co-founder and director of “Vikalp”- helping people to make informed career choices.
4. Siddarth Reddy Gauni- Social Entrepreneur
Mr.Gauni, once an RJ and marketing head for youth segment at 93.5 RED FM (Hyderabad Studios). A founder, CEO, an independent director (for multinationals) – he’s one heavy package filled with a sense of entrepreneurship.
5. Patruni Chidananda Sastry- Performer &Business Analyst
