Theme: The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect celebrates stories of individuals who began with small, determined steps that grew into waves of change—impacting lives, communities, and even society at large. Hosted at IIM Ahmedabad, this TEDx event provides a platform for those whose journeys started quietly but created powerful ripples through resilience, innovation, and purpose. These are stories of transformation—of those who turned personal growth into collective inspiration. Through their voices, we aim to spark new ripples in the minds of our audience, reminding everyone that even the smallest act can lead to extraordinary change.

IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380015
India

Abhishek Dubey

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honoree, Founder and CEO of Muskaan Dreams

Abhishek Dubey is a social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Muskaan Dreams, an initiative focused on bridging the digital divide in government schools. A computer science engineer by training, he has impacted over 1 lakh lives and aims to reach 1 million by 2025 through digital learning. Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and by leaders like the Vice President of India, Abhishek is also a LinkedIn Top Voice for social impact. As a TEDx speaker and thought leader, his work has been featured in The Better India, YourStory, and CNBC, making him a catalyst for transformative change.

Captain Shruti Chauhan

Award-winning ex-IAF officer, Pilot, and Mrs. India beauty queen

Shruti Chauhan, a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander and current pilot with Indigo, has redefined boundaries at every step. A mother, soldier, beauty queen, and artist, she was first runner-up at Mrs. India Inc World 2021 and holds the title of Mrs. India Galaxy 2021. She’s an All India Best Cadet in NCC and a gold medalist in painting. Honoured with multiple awards, she is a staunch advocate for women’s empowerment and menstrual health awareness. Shruti inspires women to dream big and live life on their own terms.

Chanchal Bansal

Tech Business Leader | Strategy & Revenue Enablement at Google, Digital transformation strategist

Chanchal brings nearly two decades of diverse corporate experience across Google, BCG, and Unilever. At Google, she leads a 180-member team driving strategy and revenue for a $30Bn+ mid-corporate business. Her career spans consulting, finance, and FMCG, with deep expertise in transformation, growth strategy, and operational excellence. An IIT-BHU Computer Science graduate and IIM Bangalore MBA, Chanchal blends technical acumen with strategic insight. Outside work, she’s passionate about meditation, Ashtanga yoga, guest lecturing, and advocating for elderly care in India. She lives in Gurgaon with her husband, Prageet—a professor at MDI—and their 11-year-old son.

Divya Sharma

Award winning author, Disability activist, Founder of Nayi Disha

Divya Sharma is an award-winning corporate writer, disability activist, and motivational speaker with over 7 years of global experience. Honoured with the President’s Award for Individual Excellence, she is also a marathoner, RJ, guitarist, and karate blue belt. As Content Manager at Radio Udaan, she hosts shows inspiring global audiences. Despite 75% vision impairment, Divya has defied odds, earning a Master’s in English and empowering thousands through her advocacy. Her journey is a testament to resilience, inclusion, and the power of believing in oneself against all barriers.

Manish Kelshikar

Founder & CEO of Woloo, a hygiene tech platform featured on Shark Tank, and founder of DSGN Inc

Founder & CEO of Shark Tank-featured startup Woloo, he leads a women-focused loo discovery and hygiene platform. A Design graduate from NIFT and MBA from FIT, NY, he brings 20+ years of global fashion retail experience, including roles at Walmart (USA) and Shoppers Stop, where he built the private label business. He founded DSGN Inc, India’s only design BPO for global fashion brands, and has led branding for TRENT’s House of Pataudi. An award-winning innovator, he has been recognized by NASSCOM, Walt Disney, and the World Trade Centre for his design excellence and sustainability efforts.

Rajneesh Kumar

Head of Google TV, Innovator & Tech Leader

Rajneesh Agrawal is the Head of Google TV and a pioneering tech leader whose journey from a small town in Punjab to Silicon Valley is nothing short of inspiring. With a deep-rooted passion for technology, he began his career at Flipkart, where he led product innovations that empowered small and medium businesses across India. Today, at Google, he shapes how millions engage with entertainment worldwide. Rajneesh’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose-driven work, and the transformative potential of technology to uplift lives and create lasting impact.

Tanvie Hans

Professional Footballer & Co-founder, Sisters In Sweat

Tanvie Hans is a professional footballer and co-founder of Sisters In Sweat, a platform empowering women through sport. Starting her journey playing with boys in Delhi, she went on to play for top English clubs like Tottenham Hotspurs LFC and Fulham Ladies. Despite being shortlisted for the Indian U-19 camp, her British citizenship held her back from representing India. Undeterred, she returned to build India’s football ecosystem, becoming the first woman to play in Bangalore’s men’s Amateur League. A passionate changemaker, Tanvie has captained multiple teams and spoken at five TEDx events.

Uttam Kumar Reddy

Cabinet Minister in Telangana, Ex-Airforce Fighter Pilot

A graduate from the National Defence Academy (NDA), was a MIG-23 Airforce fighter pilot, served as Aide with 2 Presidents of India in Rashtrapati Bhavan, joined politics, been elected 7 consecutive terms (as MLA & MP), was State President of the Congress Party, and have been cabinet minister in both Andhra Pradesh and now in Telangana.