Business Coaches

Prof. Parag Shah has completely transformed entrepreneurship education by integrating Strategy, Critical Thought, and Innovation into his entrepreneurship program. He serves on the jury of International Innovation Centers and is the proud recipient of the prestigious "Business Acharya of the Year" award from Entrepreneurship magazine. Prof. Shah, a serial entrepreneur, was instrumental in setting up Flame University in Pune and holds the position of Managing Director at Oxford Golf and Country Club, which is ranked as the best Golf Course in Asia.

Ms. Pooja Shah completed her Master's in Entrepreneurship at Nottingham University, United Kingdom. She played a pivotal role as a board member at India's first Liberal Arts University, FLAME, and successfully launched the one-of-a-kind 'Elite Leadership Program.' Currently, she leads all the operations at MIDAS and conducts the Transcend Module for the Master's program.

Mr. Chirag Gujarati has mentored students in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Strategy at renowned institutes such as Independent College, Dublin, Ireland, and AURO University, Surat. He currently has three start-up ventures under his belt. Additionally, he has served as a visiting faculty member at various prestigious institutions, where he has been invited to speak about startups and entrepreneurship.

With 40 years of experience and expertise, he imparts knowledge in management and strategy techniques. He mentors the new generation, assisting them in managing startups and facilitating cultural transformations within organizations. He has also designed and delivered numerous senior leadership programs.

Mr. HB Keshava is a qualified lawyer with expertise in various fields, including intellectual property, trademark, cyberlaw, corporate law, and international law. In addition to his legal career, he has previously served as a student career counselor and a faculty member of law at Career Launcher and Bharati Vidyapeeth Nic. He is the founder and managing advocate at Baskaran & Associates.

On a mission to help India's youth become better versions of themselves, Mr. Daksh Sethi, a two-time TEDx Speaker, Josh Talks Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Educational and Business Consultant, Soft Skills Trainer, and Academician, has had a positive impact on the lives of over 23,000 individuals across various fields and age groups.

Mr. Nirav Suratwala is the Head of the International Business Domain at MITSOM. He has delivered lectures on 'Indian Economy' at PACE University, New York, and organized a successful study tour of the USA, visiting cities such as Boston, New York, and Washington DC. His case study on Quick Heal has provided valuable guidance to many, and his books on Management and Current Events, published by Sakal Publications, have been a source of inspiration for many.

M. A. Madan Kumar is the CEO of Midas School of Entrepreneurship, Bengaluru, and co-founder of the Liberal Education Foundation, the sponsoring entity. He studied Automobile Engineering and Management, began his career in 1992 at Textron Turf Care, and co-founded LogroSoft Technologies Inc., USA, a healthcare company. He exited Logrosoft, joined MKTron group of Malaysia, a major auto component manufacturing MNC, and became its India Director. Recently appointed as Professor of Practice at AdiChunchungiri University, Madan is dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring students are fully prepared for their careers.

Narasimhan Mandyam (Kishore) is an engineer from Bengaluru with 38 years of experience in the software industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of PK4 Software, Bengaluru, a market leader in SaaS solutions for time and project management. He has also co-founded Ampersand Software, ZeroCode Inc., and Aprisa Inc., among others, and a few social enterprises.

R Dhirendra, known as 'Drin', is the Managing Director and Founder Director of Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a leader in online examination services, and CEO of Educafé Student Solutions Pvt. Ltd., specializing in career guidance and student solutions. With over 40 years of diverse managerial experience, Drin began his career in advertising before founding Ampersand, India's first Software Tech Park. He has actively contributed to NGOs like Akshara Foundation and Pratham Books, served as the national president of Round Table India, and currently leads EXPA, focusing on training for NCC Cadets in personality and employability.

Shilpa Gowda, educated as a software engineer, boasts two decades of experience in the software industry. She is a serial entrepreneur who operates multiple hospitality establishments and independent power production units in Karnataka. Additionally, she is engaged in publishing and community service, demonstrating a diverse range of interests and commitments beyond her original field of expertise.