The most iconic, inspirational and rising personalities of India

2023 is surely the year of these conic, inspirational and rising personalities of India who are doing exceptionally well when it comes to their work and respective fields.

1. Bhairavi Madhusudhan Shibulal, Founder & Director, Solis Health

Bhairavi is an alumnus of the prestigious dual-degree Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Bhairavi’s mother Lakshmi was diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and later she passed away. After having the first-hand understanding of what patients and families actually go through when dealing with chronic illness, she realized this mission by launching Solis Health in her mother’s memory. Solis Health is India’s first suite of empathetic and person-centric healthcare solutions. The Solis Health Cancer Support Centre offers emotional, practical, and social support for anyone touched by cancer. Solis Health benefits plans provide access to affordable care and high-quality clinical expertise at centres of excellence in India and overseas. The Solis Health Knowledge Portal is a resource bank of comprehensive educational health content and aims to empower patients and families with the tools and information they need to understand their cancer journey, make informed treatment decisions and take control of their lives.

2. Ms. Radhika Kalia, MD, RLG Systems India Pvt Ltd: A Visionary Leader in Sustainable Solutions

In the domain of sustainable business and responsible waste management, Ms. Radhika Kalia, Managing Director of RLG Systems India, is a prominent name. With a career spanning over three decades, she has carved a niche for herself as an esteemed entrepreneur, dedicated to driving change in the realm of environmental sustainability through exemplary leadership and innovation. Her expertise includes customer relationship management, operations, corporate communications, public relations, business development and revenue portfolios. She believes in mentoring delivery-oriented changemakers which has shown meteoric growth YoY. She is an advocate of developing a circular economy through a holistic approach to waste management, resource recovery, material quality control and efficient collection flows. 
Ms. Radhika has shaped the company as a top reverse logistics solutions provider. She inspired the creation of the C2G app – a solution highlighting her dedication to eco-friendly innovation. The app offers several features including e-waste collection scheduling, e-waste tracking, recycling centres locator, educational resources, material quality control, and user profiles, among others.

3. Neha Sampat, Founder & CEO, Contentstack

Neha Sampat, Founder & CEO at Contentstack , a modern Content Management System and Content Experience Platform. Neha has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, female leader, and tech visionary. She is a reputed industry leader and an advocate of diversity and women in leadership. Some of her accolades include being one of the “50 Women in Tech Dominating Silicon Valley” in 2015, “San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” in 2017, and “San Francisco Business Times 40 under 40” honoree. She has also received the title of “CEO of the Year” by Aragon Research in December 2018 and Female Tech Trailblazer of the Year in 2020. She is also a recipient of “Best CEO for Diversity” and “Best CEO for Women” in the 2020 Comparably Best Places to Work Awards. Neha's mission is to open pathways so others can dream, build, and lead. Before Contentstack was founded, Neha was the co-founder and CEO of Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Built.io®, which German software powerhouse Software AG later acquired.

4. DR Sujit Paul, Group CEO - Zota Healthcare Ltd.

Dr. Sujit Paul the Group CEO - Zota Healthcare Ltd., leads the domestic and international businesses. An industry veteran with many years in senior leadership roles. He carries 22 years of rich experience in setting up, scaling and operating for plethora of brands such as Reliance Retail, Asian Paints, Bata, Kodak, Apollo Hospital, Trust Pharmacy, Columbia Asia Hospital and many more. His last stint was as a Vice President of ‘Reliance Retail Ltd”  He has also been featured in innumerable National and International news and magazines consistently. Recently, he was covered by Times Now and Brand Vision and was honoured amongst 100 Top Global leaders by Asia One.  2023 May he received unique distinction of being recognized amongst Top 15 Promising leaders in India by Money Control and many more. An avid reader, author, motivational speaker, coach and mentor, he have been setting the direction for all towards “Positive living”

5. Nisarg Shah, the visionary founder, Ebullient Automation Pvt Ltd (EAPL)

In an era marked by a growing awareness of environmental sustainability and an insatiable appetite for technological advancement, Nisarg Shah, the visionary founder of Ebullient Automation Pvt Ltd (EAPL), has emerged as a driving force in the quest for innovative power-saving solutions. Motivated by an unwavering commitment to harness technology for a sustainable and economically efficient planet, Nisarg embarked on a quest for cutting-edge tech solutions that would not only conserve power but also contribute to a brighter, cleaner world. Along this path of discovery, Ebullient Automation Pvt Ltd unveiled two distinct and groundbreaking solutions that are revolutionizing the landscape of energy conservation. They are a pioneering technology company committed to revolutionizing power-saving solutions through innovative motion sensor technology and wireless switches. With its flagship brand Sensinova, Ebullient Automation has achieved a remarkable 50% market share nationwide. The company's mission is to eliminate all electricity wastage and contribute to a sustainable, eco-friendly future and their mantra is "Saving our planet economically".

6. Anita Katti , Founder Mandakini

Mandakini is the name of Anita Katti’s mother. The company was started as a tribute to her mother, they believed in helping the underprivileged and through Mandakini they started supporting the talented weavers who otherwise are underpaid or not adequately paid. Mrs. Anita Katti , has done her Msc. in mathematics and is a gold medalist, but wanted to do something which contributed to the society and thus the birth of Mandakini and their undying support to the weavers. Their collection has 100 % Pure and Premium Quality Hand-woven Sarees which are carefully curated by the designers at Mandakini. The collection is beautifully curated for the season’s festivities. In buying from Mandakini you are helping them honour this ancient art-form and the women who remain the gatekeepers of this skill. Mandakini is a trusted brand that sells carefully selected premium quality artisan products globally. They are the world leader in Pure Silk Sarees, Bridal Sarees, Bridesmaid Sarees, Indian Wedding Sarees, Kanchipuram Silk Sarees, Pochampally Sarees, Ikkat Silk Sarees and Ilkal Sarees.

7. Ajiitabh Dutta, CEO, Simplicity Communications

Ajiitabh Dutta is a business coach, a growth consultant, a thought leader and an entrepreneur. As the CEO of Simplicity Communications, he has made a significant impact in the world of marketing and business. He has coached and trained over 2000 entrepreneurs, powered over a hundred companies into exponential growth and conducted over 300 seminars. Ajiitabh’s speaking engagements and workshops are highly sought after, with clients ranging from start-ups to MNC’s. His repertoire includes FMCG, B2B, Telecom, Manufacturing, Energy, E-commerce, Export, Financial and NBFCs, Start-ups, Education and Entertainment clients. As an entrepreneur, Ajiitabh has founded and led several successful businesses, including a digital marketing agency, a production company and an app. He is a data lover and a passionate teacher who devotes his time to Teaching, training and MDPs at leading management colleges where he has taught over 10000 MBA professionals. With a career spanning over 25 years, Ajiitabh has become a recognized authority in the fields of marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership. His insights and ideas have inspired countless professionals and entrepreneurs around the country, and, continues to make a significant impact.