OUR SPEAKERS

Get ready to hear from a world-class roster of innovators, leaders, and changemakers at TEDxMAIMS

Hailing from Kolkata and breaking into the television scene with a lively debut in Crazy Stupid Ishq (2013), Vishal Vashishtha quickly became a household name thanks to his compelling portrayal of Baldev Balwant Singh in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas… Veera, a role that won him the Zee Gold Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role in 2014. With a BCom. background and roots from The Heritage School in Kolkata, Vishal originally set out to become a chartered accountant before discovering his true calling for acting. Since then, he has breathed life into memorable characters in shows like Gangaa (2015–2017), Jaat Ki Jugni (2017), Vish (2019), and the high-intensity romantic thriller Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 (2020–2021), where his layered performance as Kabir Sharma captivated audiences. Expanding beyond television, Vishal led the esports-themed web series Clutch (2021), which became one of India's most-watched YouTube shows of the year. He made his OTT debut with Ghar Waapsi on Disney+ Hotstar in July 2022, further confirming his adaptability across mediums

Keshav Maloo, widely recognized by his online persona sarcaaster, has emerged as one of India’s most influential digital voices. Starting his journey as a meme enthusiast in 2017, he has grown into a full-fledged influencer whose content resonates with millions. Known for his razor-sharp wit, relatable humor, and a keen sense of digital trends, Keshav has built a community that sees him as more than a creator—he’s a cultural commentator for the Instagram generation. His influence has extended beyond entertainment, with collaborations alongside leading global and Indian brands such as Red Bull, Netflix, and Amazon, cementing his place as a trusted name in the influencer ecosystem. From shaping online conversations to driving cultural moments through memes and reels, Keshav represents the new age of digital influence—authentic, engaging, and impactful. As he takes the TEDxMAIMS stage, audiences will hear from an influencer whose journey reflects how creativity and consistency can transform passion into powerful influence.

VISHAL VASHISHTA

KESHAV MANGLOO

Keshav Maloo, widely recognized by his online persona sarcaaster, has emerged as one of India’s most influential digital voices. Starting his journey as a meme enthusiast in 2017, he has grown into a full-fledged influencer whose content resonates with millions. Known for his razor-sharp wit, relatable humor, and a keen sense of digital trends, Keshav has built a community that sees him as more than a creator—he’s a cultural commentator for the Instagram generation. His influence has extended beyond entertainment, with collaborations alongside leading global and Indian brands such as Red Bull, Netflix, and Amazon, cementing his place as a trusted name in the influencer ecosystem. From shaping online conversations to driving cultural moments through memes and reels, Keshav represents the new age of digital influence—authentic, engaging, and impactful. As he takes the TEDxMAIMS stage, audiences will hear from an influencer whose journey reflects how creativity and consistency can transform passion into powerful influence.

Nandani Sharma is an award-winning educator and visionary whose work is redefining how young minds engage with learning. A Gold Medalist from Delhi University, she has combined academic excellence with a deep commitment to empowering students beyond the boundaries of textbooks. Through her ventures TIA (This Is Alaska) Education and the Aparajita Foundation, Nandani has mentored thousands of learners, helping them navigate competitive exams, embrace critical thinking, and build confidence in their personal journeys. Recognized for her innovative teaching style and her ability to simplify complex ideas, she has become a powerful voice in the Indian education landscape. As an influencer and mentor, she continues to inspire countless students by blending knowledge with empathy and practicality. At TEDxMAIMS, Nandani brings her vision of education as a transformative force—one that nurtures resilience, sparks curiosity, and creates leaders for tomorrow.

NANDANI SHARMA

Ekta Bhanushali is a dynamic psychologist, relationship coach, and educator whose mission is to simplify the most complex human emotion—connection. With her warm, empathetic approach and research-backed methods, she has helped countless individuals and couples strengthen bonds, nurture self-awareness, and embrace authenticity in every sphere of life. Her work blends psychology with practical life tools, making emotional well-being accessible, relatable, and transformative. Ekta has also been featured as a guest on The Ranveer Show (TRS), one of India’s most influential podcasts, where she shared her expertise on relationships, mental health, and human behavior with a global audience. Her appearance resonated widely, earning her recognition as a fresh, insightful voice who isn’t afraid to challenge stereotypes and start bold conversations. At TEDxMAIMS, Ekta will bring this unique blend of academic depth and real-world wisdom to the stage.

EKTA BHANUSHALI

Raghav Sharma, known to many by his digital persona The Moving Ship, is a multi-faceted engineer, social worker, storyteller, and public speaker whose journey embodies resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of compassion. While pursuing engineering, Raghav discovered that his true calling lay beyond textbooks and classrooms—it was in the lives he could touch and the stories he could create. This realization led him to establish the SK Children Foundation, an initiative that began as a humble act of kindness but has since grown into a movement that provides quality education, mentorship, and opportunities to hundreds of underprivileged children, giving them not only knowledge but also the confidence to dream bigger. Alongside his NGO, Raghav has built a strong presence through The Moving Ship, a digital platform where he shares motivational stories, reflections on life, and thought-provoking ideas that have resonated with thousands of young people across India. His ability to balance grassroots action with digital influence makes him a rare voice who not only raises awareness but also builds solutions. Whether it’s mentoring students, leading social campaigns, or inspiring change through his words, Raghav has consistently shown that leadership comes from service.

RAGHAV SHARMA

Amit Agarwal is an entrepreneur, mentor, and the author of Unlock Your Inner Superhero, a powerful self-help guide that encourages individuals to discover their hidden strengths and transform the way they approach life. With over two decades of leadership experience in industries such as transportation, logistics, real estate, and insurance, Amit has seen firsthand the challenges people face in balancing ambition, productivity, and personal well-being. His book provides a practical roadmap through eight well-structured sections that cover mindset, health, relationships, and career growth, offering tools like SMART goal setting, gratitude journaling, and reflective exercises to turn intentions into consistent action. What makes Amit stand out is his ability to weave together professional insights with personal growth strategies, showing how resilience, clarity, and discipline can help anyone unlock their true potential. At TEDxMAIMS, Amit steps onto the stage not only as a business leader and author but as a guide whose message is clear: every individual carries an inner superhero, and with the right mindset and tools, that superhero can emerge to lead with confidence, compassion, and courage.

AMIT AGARWAL

PRASHANT SINGH

Prashant Singh is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, established in Singapore in 2017. A management graduate from Drexel University, he spent nearly two decades in the U.S. before returning to spearhead Blue Planet’s global sustainability mission. Under his leadership, the company has become one of Asia’s fastest-growing sustainable waste management enterprises, delivering cutting-edge solutions like landfill mining, waste-to-energy, and circular economy initiatives. His strategic approach has enabled Blue Planet to process over 13 million tons of waste, reclaim more than 600 acres of landfills, operate 170+ projects across 15 countries, and reduce 7.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually. A strong advocate for sustainable innovation, Prashant emphasizes that true progress means “wrapping up the waste made by technology” before pushing forward new advancements. At TEDxMAIMS, he will inspire audiences with his compelling vision of how leadership, technology, and environmental stewardship can converge to transform our planet, one solution at a time.