Innovation and entrepreneurship are driving the future of business. Meet a dynamic group of emerging startups and visionary leaders who are disrupting industries, creating impactful solutions, and setting new benchmarks for growth, creativity, and success in 2026.

Sadan Ram, Founder & CEO of Pipeline Velocity

Sadan Ram is the Founder and CEO of Pipeline Velocity, a global go-to-market agency and revenue growth consultancy built on one conviction: marketing must be measurable, scalable, and fun. With 21 years of sales and marketing experience helping brands achieve planned growth goals, Sadan brings a rare combination of frontline commercial instinct and data-driven discipline to every engagement. He was part of the early leadership team that contributed to Azuga's growth, culminating in a $400 million acquisition by Bridgestone. Beyond Pipeline Velocity, Sadan serves as a Fractional CMO for global companies, helping them build marketing engines that generate consistent, computable revenue. Pipeline Velocity serves clients across four continents, deploying a proven go-to-market framework across industries from retail to SaaS, guiding startups to scale-ups through omnichannel strategies anchored in ROI, not assumptions - delivering profitable, predictable growth at every stage.

Naveen Prem, Founder at Sourberry Entertainment

Born in Bangalore, Naveen Prem's entrepreneurial journey began in Pune in 2006 before expanding across Mumbai and Goa through hospitality ventures such as Kipos, the Greek-inspired restaurant, B Kitchen & Bar at the iconic Kishore Kumar bungalow, Toy Beach Club, and Cavore. Alongside hospitality, he managed marketing operations across teams for the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) and successfully led multiple political campaigns for distinguished ministers in Karnataka.

Today, Naveen returns to his hometown with a larger vision through Sourberry Entertainment. More than a hospitality company, Sourberry is being built as a platform to bring world-class hospitality concepts, global artists, immersive experiences, and international entertainment formats to India. With Bangalore as its base, the company aims to create destinations that rival the best globally while showcasing Indian creativity and culture. Rooted in community, innovation, and the dignity of labour, Sourberry's mission is to put India firmly on the global hospitality and entertainment map, creating experiences that connect people, cultures, and ideas.

Heena Waghela, Founder & CEO of Quadrant Edge Consultants

Ms. Heena Waghela, Founder & Principal Consultant of Quadrant Edge, brings over 20 years of experience across Strategy, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, and Learning &........

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