Dr. Jaideep Rayapudi is the Vice President of Clinical Solutions with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Holding an MD in Physiology, he has previously served as a subject matter expert and Healthcare IT consultant at iMerit Technologies. Jaideep is actively involved in the healthcare community, volunteering with organizations such as NASSCOM, Solve.Care, and InnAccel Consulting. His extensive leadership experience underscores his commitment to advancing healthcare solutions.

Pooja is an independent consultant in AIML, Medtech, and R&D; she specialises in product strategy, regulatory pathways (CDSCO, USFDA, MDR CE), and end-to-end medical device development. With a background in biomedical engineering and clinical research, she brings expertise in digital signal processing, project management, and innovation across India, China, and the USA. Pooja is passionate about impactful solutions and aims to create technologies that enhance patient care, collaborating with diverse, global teams for continuous growth and learning.

Nanjunda Palecanda is a renowned entrepreneur, visiting faculty member, and innovation strategist. He is significantly impacting the startup ecosystem and beyond. He is the founder and partner of Innoberator Business Solutions LLP, a startup ecosystem game changer that collaborates with ventures to bring unique business models to life. He is also a trustee at Waste Impact, where he supports low-cost, high-impact solutions that catalyze change in the waste sector in India.

Mr. Vybhav is the Managing Director of Availity India and VP of Availity LLC. With over 23 years in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, he specialised in strategic innovation, operational excellence, and cost savings. Known for driving EBITDA growth, fostering global collaboration, and enhancing compliance, He is passionate about aligning business priorities with strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering sustainable results that elevate organisational success and employee satisfaction.

Shivakiran is also a member of the Innovation, Incubation, and Industrialization (i3) Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the Tukuru Innovation Incubation Entrepreneurship Council, and an Advisory Board Member of IFIA Bharat. He led organizations focused on affordable healthcare and fostering startups in rural Bharat. As CEO at AIC-SKU, he is a champion of self-employment and sustainable development. As a scientist, he is passionate about diagnostics for pathogens and vaccine research, and also to innovate in low-cost technologies for agriculture and waste management. He is a Founder of VTBI, a mentor to agrobusinesses, and continuously pursues knowledge to drive impactful change in healthcare and sustainable innovation. Collaborating with diverse, global teams for continuous growth and learning.

Dr. Arvind is a practising Medical doctor with over two decades in healthcare leadership. He serves as an advisor to the Director of Medical Services at Cloud Nine Hospitals. Previously, he held senior roles at Columbia Asia Hospitals, including Area Chief of Medical Services and Pediatric Intensivist. His career spans clinical expertise and strategic leadership, focusing on enhancing patient care and advancing medical services across institutions in India and the U.S.

Dr Ravi Nayar is the program lead. He is an ENT surgeon from PGI Chandigarh with extensive academic and research experience in India and abroad. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of biomedical innovators.

Akanksha graduated from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Education with an M.S. in Medical Devices. She finished her industrial project and internship in quality assurance for medical devices at Boston Scientific Pvt Ltd. She has worked as the COO of a startup called Iota Design & Innovations Lab Pvt Ltd., where she was responsible for commercializing diagnostic devices, determining product-market fit, and making pitches for new technologies.

Monisha A is an MSc in Biotechnology from Indian Academy Degree College and currently serves as a project assistant in the CIBIP Program at C-CAMP. With a strong academic foundation in biotechnology, she is passionate about driving innovation in environmental biotechnology. In addition to her professional focus, Monisha is also developing skills in scientific art, blending creativity with science to enhance her work in the field.

Jwalpa is a dedicated medical professional with a strong foundation in Physiology. After completing a bachelor’s degree in Physiology from the University of Otago, New Zealand, she pursued an MBBS from Astana Medical University, Kazakhstan. With a passion for education, she has worked as a Physiology tutor, sharing knowledge and inspiring students in the field. Additionally, Jwalpa has been involved in innovative healthcare solutions, working on a medical exoskeleton that showcases her commitment to advancing medical technology. Her unique blend of clinical knowledge and hands-on experience positions her as a forward-thinking advocate in the medical community.