Meet the minds behind the magic — Thinkers, Creators, and changemakers

Ganesh Prasad is a seasoned professional over 30 years of experience in strategy, product management, and execution. He possesses a BSE from Manipal Institute of Technology, a degree in hospital management from IIM, Ahmedabad, an MSE from Arizona State University, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the founder of a generative AI business. Ganesh has led product management in multiple conversational AI businesses, including Google. He built and ran two startup businesses at Intel. He built, managed, and exited a world-class hospital and started India's largest precast factory. He has extensive experience leading global teams. Ganesh is passionate about making a difference in people's lives using technology.

Sridharan Ranganathan is a results-oriented architecture and engineering leader with a proven track record of driving innovation in consumer electronics and computing. Holding advanced degrees in electrical engineering from IIT Chennai and the University of Florida, his expertise has been honed through impactful roles at Intel, Amazon, and Google. As the current Director leading the Pixel System Architecture team, Sridharan spearheads the development of cutting-edge solutions leveraging his deep understanding of heterogeneous computing systems, SoC and IP design, power modeling, and platform engineering. His ability to forge strong cross-functional partnerships, both internally and externally, has been instrumental in delivering successful products and shaping industry standards through his contributions to MIPI and USB specifications. Beyond technical excellence, Sridharan is a champion of sustainability, actively integrating carbon and energy reduction strategies into his work.

Nicholas Napp is a seasoned marketing, sales, and technology professional over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, and technology leadership. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Theoretical Physics from the University of Essex. He is the co-founder of multiple mobile and digital transformation startups in the USA and Senior Member of IEEE and on the steering committee for the IEEE Metaverse initiative. His expertise lies in Blockchain, AR/VR, Metaverse, mobile technologies, IoT, animation, SaaS, and design technologies.

Sam Iyengar brings over 30 years of leadership excellence in IT, financial services, and consulting. With a foundational background in software engineering, economic analysis, and management consulting, he has successfully led transformations, turnarounds, and rapid growth initiatives in closely held and public companies. As an advisor to software and technology startups, Sam leverages his expertise in crafting differentiated business models, driving innovation, managing complex programs, and nurturing multi-million dollar accounts. He has a proven track record of building world-class teams, setting up cross-border and offshore operating models, and providing thought leadership. Currently, Sam consults for the financial services industry and enterprises, offering strategic and digital transformation services, program management, carve-out initiatives, software solutions, and integration. He also serves as an advisor to venture capital and private equity funds, guiding them in cross-border expansion and digital transformation of portfolio companies. With a keen interest in mentoring growth-oriented ventures, Sam contributes his knowledge and experience to advisory boards, including Argand Partners USA, a middle-market buyout private equity fund, and Software Tech Parks of India. Holding a B.Com in Finance and an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Mumbai, where he was awarded the Golden Jubilee Trust fund prize for academic achievements, Sam brings a unique blend of financial acumen and strategic vision to his advisory roles.