Leadership & Advisory Board

He is passionate about new/digital media and strongly believes that customised data/content supported by technology is the only effective way to create two-way engagement with young audience today. You can find him flipping through the political and international news and updates on start-up world in his free time. A thorough communication professional with a strong background in online and print journalism; and marketing communication, Ashish has more than a decade of work experience in varied roles with multiple online

I have always loved the profession I have been associated with: Giving words to ideas, stories, and thoughts. I have done it first as part of journalism and later publishing. The writer in me sees a story everywhere; the editor strives to fine-tune it to the last bit. With close to 15 years of experience in editing and creative writing, I have been on my own little love affair with words. The literature background greatly helped me understand the importance of nuance, which is all too often overlooked when dealing with content today.

Former policy researcher at NITI Aayog initiatives focusing on rural livelihoods skilling and institutional capacity building.

Akash Thakur is an AI and machine learning professional who blends the analytical rigor of science with the creativity of art to build intelligent, human-centric solutions. With over a decade of experience in AI, computer vision, NLP, and generative technologies, he specializes in transforming complex data into meaningful insights and impactful innovations. His work spans enterprise AI, automation, and applied research, reflecting a passion for solving real-world challenges through technology. By combining creativity, engineering excellence, and continuous learning, Akash demonstrates how artificial intelligence can augment human potential, inspire innovation, and shape the future of digital transformation.

A working journalist with 15 plus years of experience in the news business. In the past pasts, I have covered foreign and strategic affairs for the CNN-NEWS18 and Public Broadcaster DD News. As part of my work, I have covered bilateral and multilateral events such as BRICS, WTO, SCO and G7. I have traveled extensively to report on foreign affairs. In the past, I have reported on business stories and covered sectors such as energy, agriculture and aviation. Besides this, I have been a passionate radio presenter. Associated with AIR for more than eight years, I have been part of its international desk and FM Rainbow. As part of my love for visual media, I have been keenly interested in theater as well as cinema. In pursuit of the same, I have been associated with organizations such as FTII, Pune, and NSD, New Delhi. It has nurtured me in more ways than one.