Dr. Sunita Maheshwari
Physician
Dr Sunita Maheshwari, a Yale medical school alumnus, was named a Trailblazing Indian Cardiac Leader at the ET Indian Cardiac Care Innovation Summit 2024, Business World’s 20 Most Influential Women in healthcare 2022, Outlook Business Woman of Worth 2019 and 2014’s ‘Amazing Indian’ award by Times Now, is a parallel healthcare entrepreneur and is the Chief Dreamer and Co-Founder of The Telerad Group.
She was the winner of the ‘Young Clinician Award’ from the American Heart Association and the ‘Best Teacher Award’ at Yale University, where she and her husband have recently instituted the Kalyanpur-Maheshwari Endowment for Global Health Innovation.
She is also active in the social arena in India where she runs 2 trust funds. People4people has put up over 650 playgrounds in government schools. Telrad Foundation provides teleradiology and telemedicine services to poor areas in Asia that do not have access to high-quality medical care.
Mekin Maheshwari
Entrepreneur, Educator
Mekin Maheshwari is the Founder and CEO of Udhyam Learning Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in India. He is driven by a strong belief in human capability and a profound commitment to drive equitable growth in India by giving every individual the means and agency to unlock their untapped potential. Mekin's journey as a leader at Udhyam is marked by his determination to foster entrepreneurial mindsets among Indian students and nano-entrepreneurs. By March 2024, Udhyam’s work has reached over 29 lakh students from government school and ITIs across 12 Indian states; and has led to an annual income uplift of Rs. 29 crore for 6,600+ Nano-entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur
Neha Bagaria is the Founder and CEO of HerKey, India’s largest career community for women to nurture, support, and elevate their career aspirations.
Over the last 9+ years, HerKey has witnessed remarkable growth, expanding
from its inception to cater to more than 4.5 million women throughout India. The organisation collaborates
with over 15,000 companies nationwide that emphasize diversity and inclusion, aiding them in
connecting with and hiring more women professionals.
A Wharton graduate, Neha’s previous work experiences include founding Paragon, an educational company that brought the Advanced Placement Program to India, and working at Kemwell, a biotech
company, in HR, Finance, and Marketing strategy.
She was featured in Forbes India's WPower Trailblazers list, honoring 25 remarkable women achievers and the Business Line Changemaker Awards 2023.
Neha is based in Bangalore and is a mother to two athletic boys.
Pooja Prasanna
Editorial Head
Pooja Prasanna is a seasoned journalist and the Editorial Head for Reporting at The News Minute, specializing in politics and social justice. With nearly 15 years of experience, she has extensively covered major news events across South India, contributing to broadcast, digital, and print media.
She has authored numerous articles on topics such as the Places of Worship Act, of 1991, and its implications on religious sites in India. Additionally, she has explored the intersection of politics and entertainment, analyzing how political figures engage with celebrities and the impact on public perception.
Beyond her editorial leadership, Pooja is a mentor to aspiring journalists, sharing her expertise and fostering a new generation of media professionals. She has been a part of numerous panel discussions and conferences, where she advocates for media freedom and social justice.