Choosing between Paralysis of Body vs Death of Mind
Prateek Khandelwal
Founder & Managing Director of RampMyCity, IBTB
About Prateek
Prateek Khandelwal is the Founder & Managing Director of RampMyCity, IBTB. He is also a social entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker. After suffering paraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury in 2014, not only have I made a significant recovery, I have found 2 of India’s one of a kind start-ups to improve the quality of living of the physically challenged across the country so that they can participate and contribute fully in the social, cultural, recreational and economic life of India. a) RampMyCity: An accessibility initiative providing inclusivity through ramps and adequate human training. b) IBTB Pvt Ltd: A for-profit social enterprise providing end to end physical accessibility solutions, which are easy to implement yet highly impactful, for Persons with Disability in India in public and private sectors like corporates, big and small hotels, residential societies, educational institutions, events, cab aggregators, cinema halls and similar places of public usage.
Take home these learnings
1) Making tough decisions
2) A practice of living for yourself
3) Finding your spirit in the middle of a crisis
4) Transforming life-threatening situations into inspiring opportunities
5) Building an accessible nation for the inaccessible
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Anupam Arun
A CEO's Guide To Failure, Loss, Grief & Death
Anupam Arun
Country Head & SVP at Cvent
Anupam Arun
Anupam Arun is the Country Head & SVP at Cvent. He has a strong and diverse background in Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) covering Voice & Non-Voice Back Office Operations and Shared Services Operations & Controls. Currently, he is a part of the global leadership of SAS market leader in enterprise event management
In his career, he has led multiple lines of business, successfully executing objectives and managing multiple stakeholders in diverse geographies in a matrix environment
Take home these learnings:
2. What are some examples of acceptance?
3. How can you add more acceptance to your life?
4. How acceptance helps you overcome failure, grief, and hurt?
Andrea Sampson
Be the next TEDx speaker
Andrea Sampson
Co-Founder & Executive Speaker Coach
About Andrea
Andrea Sampson is a former Strategist and Consultant who worked in marketing and advertising for over 25 years, presenting and building strategies for Fortune 100 companies. Andrea is sought after to help teams and executives build presentations or pitches because she has a natural gift for creating interesting stories and persuasive information.
Andrea's passion for ideas brought her to TEDxToronto four years ago, where she first contributed as a Speaker Coach, then as the Director of Programming in 2015, and finally as the Conference Co-Chair in 2016. Talk Boutique, a speaker management, development, and representation company, was founded as a result of this volunteer work. Andrea was the 2017 Singularity University Canada Summit's Co-Director.
Take home these learnings
2) Why being an idealist is more important than being a capitalist.
3) The three important lessons of life.
4) Explaining how Andrea works with TEDx speakers.
Ishaan Gupta
Scale it up
Ishaan Gupta
Global Head of Operations, global executive, and an investor
About Ishaan
Ishan Gupta is the Global Head of Operations at Udacity, He is responsible for driving successful outcomes for customers worldwide (consumer, enterprise and government). Previously, he built Udacity’s India business from the ground up.
Before joining Udacity, he was the Vice President at Paytm, one of Asia's largest fintech companies. He was also the Founder & CEO of EduKart.com, which became India's largest ed-tech marketplace in only five years before it was acqui-hired by Paytm. He was also the first growth evangelist for Facebook in India.
While still an undergraduate student, He founded his first company that delivered offline technology trainings across India. He captured the learnings from this journey in a book titled ""Make the Move - Demystifying Entrepreneurship"", which sold few thousand copies.
Take home these learnings
2) What does it take to be an entrepreneur.
3) The blessing of gratification.
4) Three pillars of leadership
Eddie Turner
Coaching for Multigenerational Workplaces: Future Of Organisations
Eddie Turner
Principal Consultant & Executive Coach at Linkage
Top 30 Motivational Speaker by Global Gurus
Eddie Turner
Eddie is a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) and ranked #9 on the Top 30 list of Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus. Eddie Turner is one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches.
Forbes recognized Eddie as the Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders. He is ranked #18 on the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Leadership by Thinkers 360 and ranked #32 on the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership to Watch in 2022. IFLD named Eddie one of the Top Mentors on the Globe for 2022!
He is the author of an international best-selling book, A C-Suite Advisor, and the former host of the Keep Leading!® podcast, which earned Apple Podcasts' coveted New & Noteworthy designation and reached 80 countries around the globe.
Eddie has appeared in national print, radio, and television media such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, PBS, NPR, and ABC. He has also worked as a national media commentator.
Take home these learnings:
2. What Can Leaders Do Differently Now
3. How To Manage Workplace Expectations in A Multigenerational Setting
4. Coaching In Mutigenerational Workspace
5. How Can Coaches Prepare Themselves
6. Misconceptions About A Hard Working Employee
Azad Pandey
Miles of Smiles
Azad Pandey
Founder of Smile Home & Roti Bank, Gorakhpur
About Azad
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Azad Pandey is a social service professional and founder of Smile Home is a first-of-its-kind orphanage, shelter home-cum-treatment center for such abandoned, mentally ill persons.
He was inspired to work for the needy since he was a child. Started from the Gorakhpur railway station in 2008, today Smile Roti Bank is running successfully in multiple cities. His team works for those who have lost their paths due to substance abuse and helps them regain control of life.
Take home these learnings
1) There is no greater service than serving the needy
2) The power of selfless purpose
3) Working for socially challenged
4) The power of purpose is the greatest driving force
Abhishek Gupta
We Are Entitled To Nothing
Abhishek Gupta
CFO at Myntra
Abhishek Gupta
Abhishek Gupta, currently serving as the CFO at Myntra, is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of rich experience in the FMCG and Consumer Tech sectors. With Myntra being a leading fashion e-commerce platform, Abhishek plays a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making for the organization.
Throughout his career, Abhishek has showcased his expertise in finance lead roles, partnering with functions such as Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Categories, and commercial operations for Manufacturing and Retail Business. His strong business acumen and keen understanding of the industry have contributed to Myntra's success and growth in the highly competitive market.
Abhishek's extensive experience spans across core finance and commercial areas, including Risk Management and Internal Controls, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Performance Management, and Global Shared Services. He brings a data-driven and analytical approach to decision making, prioritizing process optimization and efficiency.
Known for his exceptional business partnering abilities, Abhishek combines thought leadership with execution rigour, enabling the setup of scalable business models. He possesses strong interpersonal skills and is adept at effective stakeholder management.
Integrity and Ownership are the pillars of Abhishek's professional ethos. He embraces an inclusive leadership style, prioritizing the growth and well-being of his team members. Abhishek strongly believes in a "People First" approach, fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment.
Prior to his role at Myntra, Abhishek has held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as ITC Ltd, Unilever, and Flipkart. His extensive experience and track record of successfully leading large teams make him a highly respected professional in the industry.
With his deep industry knowledge and exceptional financial expertise, Abhishek Gupta continues to drive Myntra's financial success and contribute to its position as a leader in the fashion e-commerce space.
Take home these learnings:
2. Embrace the uncertainty and develop resilience to navigate through it.
3. Acknowledge our own mortality and confront our deepest fears.
4. Develop a mindset of appreciation, adaptability, and inner strength.
5. How executives can be helped by coaching
