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Global spiritual leader, IIT/IIM alumnus, bestselling author, Vedic scholar, an international authority on mind management, and founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Yog (JKYog) and Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina. Swamiji’s mission is to transform the world through wisdom and uplift humanity across the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
General Partner, InnoGrowth Ventures
Vijay Nandakumar is an entrepreneurial, science-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, analytics product development, and global delivery operations, specializing in AI and digital-first solutions. He co-founded D Cube Analytics to transform BioPharma commercial services with cloud-native, data-driven tools and has scaled global operations at IQVIA and D Cube. He is a founding partner at InnoGrowth Ventures that focuses on AI, Biotech, and High Tech. Vijay serves on boards of multiple companies and is an active member of the local business and entrepreneurship community.
Vice Chair, Programming Committee – Women in BIO RTP
Senior Director, Biometrics – Certara
Ragini Hari brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the life sciences, driving innovation through data-driven insights and global team management. Beyond her career, she is an active community leader, advocating for youth and women and serving through NCAIA.
Professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology & Associate Director, Clinical Research, UNC Blood Research Center
Dr. Raj S. Kasthuri is the Director of the UNC Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence, a program he started in 2011. His speciality area includes Bleeding and clotting disorders, and HHT, an inherited rare bleeding disorder.
Founder & CEO, In-Clinix Rx and Axil Health
As an innovative Pharmapreneur, Ritesh Patel leads his clinical and technology teams in driving continuous innovation, building solutions that make healthcare more collaborative, accessible, and community-focused.
Executive Director, IBM
Sirish Gottimukkala spearheads Quote-to-Cash IT strategy and business transformation initiatives across IBM’s Hardware, Software, Cloud, and Professional Services divisions, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth at a global scale.
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dr. Mukherjee earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and brings a wealth of experience in both academia and entrepreneurship. With a strong passion for innovation, he has been actively involved in three successful startups. He has dedicated himself to mentoring the next generation, guiding college-bound students and their parents through test preparation, college applications, and academic success.
Founder and President of Samast AI
Dr. Chhavi Chauhan is a biomedical researcher, global thought leader, and mentor, especially for women & minorities. With expertise spanning scientific research, scholarly communication, science policy, and medical education, she serves on numerous boards driving equitable healthcare, equitable education, & responsible innovation. Recognized internationally as a speaker and advocate, her vision is to deliver equitable, personalized healthcare worldwide. She has been featured in AI Makers' 150 AI & Analytics Leaders & Influencers (2021), the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2022), and the Top 100 Women of the Future (2023), and was a Finalist for the Women in AI Researcher Award (2023).
Founder of MacSom & Company
Mac Patel is a real estate developer and investor with nearly three decades of experience as a retail pharmacist.
GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Professor of Global Operations, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Dr.Jayashankar (Jay) Swaminathan is a globally recognized thought leader in productivity and innovation within business operations. He teaches courses on operations, global supply chain management, technology, and value chain innovation. He has served in various leadership roles at UNC Kenan-Flagler, including senior associate dean for academic affairs, associate dean of Global Executive MBA programs, director of the Global Business Center, and area chair of operations. He has served on advisory boards for numerous firms over the last 30 years. He is an inducted fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Science (INFORMS), the Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society (MSOM), and the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS).