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The American Bazaar, the leading Indian American and South Asian American news source, hosts a number of signature events in different verticals, such as information technology, startups, philanthropy and sports.
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Marc Steren
Co-CEO, University Startups
Marc Steren
Co-CEO, University Startups
Marc Steren is an experienced Founder, CEO, mentor, and coach with a demonstrated history of working with organizations. He is skilled in Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Customer Development, Lean Methodology, Life Coach and Author. A strong entrepreneurship professional, Marc graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Law and Johns Hopkins University. Currently, he is enrolled at Harvard University Extension School working toward a master's In Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Mahesh P. Joshi
Dean, Hood College
Mahesh P. Joshi
Dean, Hood College
Mahesh P. Joshi, is the Dean & Professor at Delaplaine School of Business, Hood College in Frederick, MD, and fonder of Joshi International, Inc., a strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship consulting. Prior to joining Hood College, Dr. Joshi was an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, School of Business - George Mason University.
Salil Sankaran
President, Ampcus
Salil Sankaran
President, Ampcus
Salil has a successful track record of driving revenue growth for organizations including experience in mergers and acquisitions and business development. In this role, he is charged with leading Ampcus as it grows to meet expanding market needs and maintaining its leadership position in the Federal, State, Local, and commercial markets. He is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and future vision of Ampcus, and ensuring the portfolio of IT services offered is kept in sync with customer demands.
He brings along with him a vast experience of over 20 years in sales, financial and operational management.
Before joining Ampcus, Salil held executive and senior management positions at other small to large organizations. He holds an MBA in Finance and a Master’s in Management. He is an alumnus of the Delhi University in India. He also holds an Advanced Post Graduate in systems and management.
Asif Mooppan
President, AM Technologies
Asif Mooppan
President, AM Technologies
Asif Mooppan serves as the President of AM Technologies Inc., a U.S.-based technology firm with a 30-year history in the telecom and broadband monitoring equipment sector. He is also the founder and CEO of Vuelogix, a company specializing in AI and IoT solutions. Asif bootstrapped Vuelogix and expanded it into a 75-employee enterprise before it was acquired by AM Technologies. He currently oversees the product and technology strategies for the company. Before founding Vuelogix, Asif was the co-founder and CTO of Carinov, a company focused on digital media narrowcasting and audience measurement through computer vision, which was eventually acquired by AGS Technologies Ltd.
Ravi Puli
CEO, ISG, Inc.
Ravi Puli
CEO, ISG, Inc.
Ravi Puli is a self-made, first-generation entrepreneur and the Founder, President, and CEO of International Solutions Group, (ISG) an award-winning technology services firm. He has over 30 years of experience in the tech space. Ravi is passionate about seeking resources and opportunities to empower businesses and individuals in reaching their full potential.
Born in India, Ravi embarked on his journey as a first generation immigrant with a deep desire to make a difference. Fueled by hard work and determination, he is a serial entrepreneur, has played a pivotal role in helping businesses flourish, as evidenced by the heartfelt testimonials from satisfied customers. At ISG, Ravi leads a dedicated team professionals who share his vision of creating value for clients through innovation and hard work. The growth structure at ISG ensures that employees have ample opportunities to develop and enhance their skills, contributing to their professional growth.
Ramesh Mahal
Former CFO, Sodexo
Ramesh Mahal
Former CFO, Sodexo
Ramesh Mahal, a corporate board member, retired in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer for Sodexo Inc’s $10 billion North American operations. He has more than 30 years of experience in Finance, Operations, Information Technology and Supply Chain. He has led profitable growth across several organizations in US and Asia. Ramesh is a people-centric leader with a strong track record of rallying teams around a common vision. He has a unique talent for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Ramesh has turned around loss making companies and driven profitable organizations to higher levels of profitability. He was CFO for five different organizations over a 20year period. Ramesh has partnered closely with business to achieve top line growth and taken out significant costs without impacting quality or value creation. His has been a C Level executive with four Fortune 1000 companies in fast growing developing markets in Asia as well as in the North American market.
Ramesh is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Marius Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on treating conditions that are primarily associated with hypogonadism.
Sanjay Mittal
CEO, eHealthObjects
Sanjay Mittal
CEO, eHealthObjects
Sanjay is a global leader with 15 years of healthcare and 20 years of professional and international experience in many countries including USA, MALAYSIA, INDIA and SINGAPORE. Prior to joining eHealthObjects, he worked as the IT executive at Coventry Health care and managed multiple IT departments including application development, business intelligence, data integration, enterprise architecture and proposals. From 2003 to 2007, Sanjay held the role of Director, IT at Health Management Corporation, a subsidiary of WellPoint. Mr. Mittal holds a master’s degree in computer science (1991) and has a certified chronic professional (CCP) from Health Sciences Institute in partnership with “The Care Continuum Alliance” (2011). Sanjay is responsible to setting up the overall business direction and product strategy.
Venky Raghavendra
Social Entrepreneur & Philanthropic Advisor
Venky Raghavendra
Social Entrepreneur & Philanthropic Advisor
Venkatesh "Venky" Raghavendra is a social entrepreneur with close to four decades of leadership and advisory experience in the areas of philanthropy, fundraising, and social innovation, successfully building global partnerships and mobilizing significant resources for national and international organizations.
Venky is currently associated with Safe Water Network, working to enable safe water to underserved communities and a strategic advisor to the RoundGlass Foundation. Venky was formerly with Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and promoted social entrepreneurship around the world by collaborating with business entrepreneurs and foundations.
He is involved in training and capacity building for the Government of India and is currently an advisor to the Government of Karnataka. He is a regular speaker and contributor to the media. Venky is the co-author of the book CareerSense: Build Your Career in Uncommon Times.
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