The Mentors
Anupama Ramteke
Anupama is a Learning & Development professional with over 13 yrs of experience in leadership & women development. She is a creative, self-driven and performance-oriented individual with a deep passion for developing people, business and the nation.
She’s the Director & Co-founder of BeMahika Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Mahika) – India’s first integrated digital learning & placement platform exclusively for women that leverages technology to improve women employability and diversity at workplace. She’s on a mission to lead women towards financial independence.
Prior to Mahika, Anupama headed the Organization Development vertical at Infinx Healthcare, a Tandon Group company. Her role involved optimizing the performance of people and processes through effective OD interventions, resulting in the development of over 200 mid to senior-level leaders and about 30 women managers.
She’s the Founding Member & Co-learner at Living Philosophy Study Group – a group dedicated towards studying & researching timeless Indian Wisdom, viz. Kautilya Arthashastra and its significance & application in modern management. She’s also a Leadership Mentor for industry professionals at Chiranjeev Gurukul and Jombay.
In her entire career of 13 years, Anupama had the opportunity to meet & work closely with some great leaders in the country like Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Padma Bhushan Anna Hazare, Ex Dy. Governor of RBI Usha Thorat, Member of Parliament Supriya Sule, Padma Shri Chandraprakash Dwivedi (Chanakya fame), Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar (Hiware Bazar), Padma Shri Rahibai Popere (Seed Mother) and many more.
Anupama has been recognised as “Top 10 Women Leaders in e-Learning” in 2022 by Women Entrepreneur India and “Top 100 HR Leaders Under 40” in 2019 by Jombay for her work towards women & leadership development. She was also interviewed by RJ Kedar Joshi on Radio City 91.9 FM in March 2022 for her ongoing work at Mahika.
She has served as the Director of Rotary Club of Mumbai Kalakar in the past and continues to collaborate with organizations such as Robinhood Army, DaanUtsav, Yuva Parivartan and Antarang Foundation in supporting and uplifting the underprivileged communities.
Anupama is an IT graduate from Mumbai University and holds two masters degrees, one being MBA in Hospitality Management from IHTM and other being Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from NMIMS University, along with a Certification in Organization Development Analysis from Middle Earth HR. She is currently pursuing a Certification in Technology Entrepreneurship from Harvardx.
Anupama is an ardent traveller and has been a great advocate of Indian tourism. She is trained in Bharatnatyam and Indian classical singing and has performed at numerous events in the past. Her passion towards singing inspired her to create Jhankar Musicals, a community of thousands of aspiring singers, musicians, and music enthusiasts.
She is incredibly grateful to her parents, friends, teachers and mentors for their invaluable guidance and support in her personal and professional journey.
Anupama Ramteke
Anupama is a Learning & Development professional with over 13 yrs of experience in leadership & women development. She is a creative, self-driven and performance-oriented individual with a deep passion for developing people, business and the nation.
She’s the Director & Co-founder of BeMahika Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Mahika) – India’s first integrated digital learning & placement platform exclusively for women that leverages technology to improve women employability and diversity at workplace. She’s on a mission to lead women towards financial independence.
Prior to Mahika, Anupama headed the Organization Development vertical at Infinx Healthcare, a Tandon Group company. Her role involved optimizing the performance of people and processes through effective OD interventions, resulting in the development of over 200 mid to senior-level leaders and about 30 women managers.
She’s the Founding Member & Co-learner at Living Philosophy Study Group – a group dedicated towards studying & researching timeless Indian Wisdom, viz. Kautilya Arthashastra and its significance & application in modern management. She’s also a Leadership Mentor for industry professionals at Chiranjeev Gurukul and Jombay.
In her entire career of 13 years, Anupama had the opportunity to meet & work closely with some great leaders in the country like Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Padma Bhushan Anna Hazare, Ex Dy. Governor of RBI Usha Thorat, Member of Parliament Supriya Sule, Padma Shri Chandraprakash Dwivedi (Chanakya fame), Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar (Hiware Bazar), Padma Shri Rahibai Popere (Seed Mother) and many more.
Anupama has been recognised as “Top 10 Women Leaders in e-Learning” in 2022 by Women Entrepreneur India and “Top 100 HR Leaders Under 40” in 2019 by Jombay for her work towards women & leadership development. She was also interviewed by RJ Kedar Joshi on Radio City 91.9 FM in March 2022 for her ongoing work at Mahika.
She has served as the Director of Rotary Club of Mumbai Kalakar in the past and continues to collaborate with organizations such as Robinhood Army, DaanUtsav, Yuva Parivartan and Antarang Foundation in supporting and uplifting the underprivileged communities.
Anupama is an IT graduate from Mumbai University and holds two masters degrees, one being MBA in Hospitality Management from IHTM and other being Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from NMIMS University, along with a Certification in Organization Development Analysis from Middle Earth HR. She is currently pursuing a Certification in Technology Entrepreneurship from Harvardx.
Anupama is an ardent traveller and has been a great advocate of Indian tourism. She is trained in Bharatnatyam and Indian classical singing and has performed at numerous events in the past. Her passion towards singing inspired her to create Jhankar Musicals, a community of thousands of aspiring singers, musicians, and music enthusiasts.
She is incredibly grateful to her parents, friends, teachers and mentors for their invaluable guidance and support in her personal and professional journey.
Tejal Vanikar Sharma
Tejal is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and a certified Yog Instructor.
She has 15 years of corporate HR + Learning & Development experience in her total work experience of 19 years. Her last corporate assignment was with Capri Global Capital Limited as Deputy Vice President – HR.
Tejal has been associated with Chanakya Consulting Insights for the last 3 years. The company has been helping organizations transform through integration and adaptation of timeless principles from Kautilya Arthashaastra & Indian wisdom.
She has experience working with businesses in Financial Services, Information Technology, Staffing and Education. Throughout her career, Tejal has been a resourceful leader with an excellent ability to motivate others and communicate effectively at all levels.
She has been studying Arthashaastra, Yog Philosophy and Indian Wisdom for more than 3 years.
Tejal likes to call herself a Lifelong Learner, and a Seeker.
Tejal Vanikar Sharma
Tejal is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and a certified Yog Instructor.
She has 15 years of corporate HR + Learning & Development experience in her total work experience of 19 years. Her last corporate assignment was with Capri Global Capital Limited as Deputy Vice President – HR.
Tejal has been associated with Chanakya Consulting Insights for the last 3 years. The company has been helping organizations transform through integration and adaptation of timeless principles from Kautilya Arthashaastra & Indian wisdom.
She has experience working with businesses in Financial Services, Information Technology, Staffing and Education. Throughout her career, Tejal has been a resourceful leader with an excellent ability to motivate others and communicate effectively at all levels.
She has been studying Arthashaastra, Yog Philosophy and Indian Wisdom for more than 3 years.
Tejal likes to call herself a Lifelong Learner, and a Seeker.
Rajat Sharma
Rajat practices Purposeful Leadership through Yog & Indian Wisdom, emphasising the impact of conversations and collaborative decision-making.
He is currently engaged in building supply chain resilience for a FMCD operation. In addition, Rajat enjoys the challenge of setting up a company-owned network of E-commerce operations, servicing diverse marketplaces supplemented by a unique omnichannel supply chain.
He has managed diverse multi-location teams of various origins and nationalities across organisations and sectors; and believes his best real-life learnings came from this diversity.
He also invests time in Advising a young, energetic, talented digital marketing start-up and contributes to an educational venture focusing on the revival and usage of Indian Wisdom and pedagogy.
He aims to continue the journey of personal excellence through his practice of Yog and feels enriched by the many elements of Eternal Indian Wisdom.
Rajat Sharma
Rajat practices Purposeful Leadership through Yog & Indian Wisdom, emphasising the impact of conversations and collaborative decision-making.
He is currently engaged in building supply chain resilience for a FMCD operation. In addition, Rajat enjoys the challenge of setting up a company-owned network of E-commerce operations, servicing diverse marketplaces supplemented by a unique omnichannel supply chain.
He has managed diverse multi-location teams of various origins and nationalities across organisations and sectors; and believes his best real-life learnings came from this diversity.
He also invests time in Advising a young, energetic, talented digital marketing start-up and contributes to an educational venture focusing on the revival and usage of Indian Wisdom and pedagogy.
He aims to continue the journey of personal excellence through his practice of Yog and feels enriched by the many elements of Eternal Indian Wisdom.
Sujata Nerurkar
An Engineering and Management student, Sujata found her calling in the domain of Yog. She has committed more than two decades to Yog. Her immense experience of 12 years in the corporate sector gives her the unique capability to be logical and process-oriented in running the organisation, while her passion for Yog combined with a flair for teaching has taken her students beyond the limits of Asana techniques. As a student of Yog since 1998, Sujata believes there are many approaches to teaching Yoga. Her learning has been diverse and deep due to the multiple teachers she has had. Since 2006, Sujata has trained about 600+ teachers. She keeps a keen interest in understanding and sharing the wisdom of Yog sutra. She believes in the art of harmonious living.
Sujata is also a trained psychological counsellor and conducts one-on-one counselling sessions. She has also worked with the suicide prevention programme through Connecting, a Pune-based NGO, helping people in emotional distress. In doing so, she uses her expertise in the mind management aspect of Yog, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Non-violent communication.
Sujata’s passion for Yoga is apparent through her students’ progress in asanas and their personalities. Indeed, she derives smiles from her students’ eureka moments – physical, mental, and emotional.
Sujata Nerurkar
An Engineering and Management student, Sujata found her calling in the domain of Yog. She has committed more than two decades to Yog. Her immense experience of 12 years in the corporate sector gives her the unique capability to be logical and process-oriented in running the organisation, while her passion for Yog combined with a flair for teaching has taken her students beyond the limits of Asana techniques. As a student of Yog since 1998, Sujata believes there are many approaches to teaching Yoga. Her learning has been diverse and deep due to the multiple teachers she has had. Since 2006, Sujata has trained about 600+ teachers. She keeps a keen interest in understanding and sharing the wisdom of Yog sutra. She believes in the art of harmonious living.
Sujata is also a trained psychological counsellor and conducts one-on-one counselling sessions. She has also worked with the suicide prevention programme through Connecting, a Pune-based NGO, helping people in emotional distress. In doing so, she uses her expertise in the mind management aspect of Yog, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Non-violent communication.
Sujata’s passion for Yoga is apparent through her students’ progress in asanas and their personalities. Indeed, she derives smiles from her students’ eureka moments – physical, mental, and emotional.
Swapnalekha Basak
Her last corporate assignment was as Country Head – Human Resources for SAS India. Before that she has worked in leadership roles in STAR TV, GTL Limited, Reliance Infocomm etc. She has authored a textbook Human Resource Management – Text & Cases prescribed in several universities as Reference reading for post graduate management students and now in its second edition. She founded a non-profit Computer Shiksha aiming to bridge the digital divide. It currently enrolls 100,000+ students in 16 states in the country. She found a for profit social enterprise plugH in 2015 which services large marquee organizations running programmes to encourage their people to lead healthy lives.
She has unflinching shraddha in our ancient Indian wisdom that it has all the answers to all questions one faces in life.
Swapnalekha Basak
Her last corporate assignment was as Country Head – Human Resources for SAS India. Before that she has worked in leadership roles in STAR TV, GTL Limited, Reliance Infocomm etc. She has authored a textbook Human Resource Management – Text & Cases prescribed in several universities as Reference reading for post graduate management students and now in its second edition. She founded a non-profit Computer Shiksha aiming to bridge the digital divide. It currently enrolls 100,000+ students in 16 states in the country. She found a for profit social enterprise plugH in 2015 which services large marquee organizations running programmes to encourage their people to lead healthy lives.
She has unflinching shraddha in our ancient Indian wisdom that it has all the answers to all questions one faces in life.
Bharat Dash
Bharat is a teacher, professor, mentor and guide. He was associated with many prestigious colleges & institutions in Mumbai like ISME, Welingkars Institute of Management, MGM Institute of Management and Research for Managerial Economics, SAS Institute of Management and many others. He teaches various subjects like management lessons from Indian Mythology, innovation and creativity management, marketing and Panchatantra.
Vishnu Sharma’s Panchatantra is close to his heart, and he has been spreading the wisdom hidden in the scripture to the masses under his banner of KathaPratha. A storyteller at heart, he has added a contemporary touch to these age-old stories (and sutras) to help learners become better managers, leaders, citizens and individuals.
A firm believer in Indian wisdom, he has studied lessons from the Arthashaastra and Panchatantra for over three years.
Bharat Dash
Bharat is a teacher, professor, mentor and guide. He was associated with many prestigious colleges & institutions in Mumbai like ISME, Welingkars Institute of Management, MGM Institute of Management and Research for Managerial Economics, SAS Institute of Management and many others. He teaches various subjects like management lessons from Indian Mythology, innovation and creativity management, marketing and Panchatantra.
Vishnu Sharma’s Panchatantra is close to his heart, and he has been spreading the wisdom hidden in the scripture to the masses under his banner of KathaPratha. A storyteller at heart, he has added a contemporary touch to these age-old stories (and sutras) to help learners become better managers, leaders, citizens and individuals.
A firm believer in Indian wisdom, he has studied lessons from the Arthashaastra and Panchatantra for over three years.
Aditi Mishra Tyagi
Aditi is an experienced freelance trainer, entrepreneur and content developer with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is an ex-banker from the Bank of Baroda.
She is skilled in business development, training, leadership, and team management.
Aditi is a firm believer in the Sanatan and an enthusiastic seeker. She has been working towards the cause of Bharat.
Aditi Mishra Tyagi
Aditi is an experienced freelance trainer, entrepreneur and content developer with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is an ex-banker from the Bank of Baroda.
She is skilled in business development, training, leadership, and team management.
Aditi is a firm believer in the Sanatan and an enthusiastic seeker. She has been working towards the cause of Bharat.
Nitesh Tyagi
Nitish is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the skill and education industry.
He is an ex-investment banker from JP Morgan, skilled in business development, liaisoning, project implementation, portfolio and team management.
Nitish, a firm believer in the Sanatan and a dedicated nurturer of nature, is continuously working towards the cause of Bharat.
Nitesh Tyagi
Nitish is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the skill and education industry.
He is an ex-investment banker from JP Morgan,
skilled in business development, liaisoning, project implementation, portfolio and team management.
Nitish, a firm believer in the Sanatan and a dedicated nurturer of nature, is continuously working towards the cause of Bharat.
Shrijith Ravindran
Shrijith Ravindran is the dynamic CEO of Malaka Spice, who has been an integral part of the company for over 20 years.
He started as a steward while pursuing his education in Hotel Management and has risen through the ranks to become the CEO, playing a pivotal role in shaping the success of Malaka Spice.
Throughout the past two decades, Shrijith has been instrumental in every significant step that the company has taken. He led the expansion of Malaka Spice from a small setup to a prominent restaurant in Koregaon Park, Pune. Additionally, he played a key role in launching the first franchise and expanding the business nationwide.
Shrijith’s business strategies have helped to improve the company’s bottom line significantly, making him an admired figure in the organisation.
Today, along with being the CEO, Shrijith is also the owner of One China restaurant, the Chinese cuisine brand launched by House of Malaka Spice and runs it as a profitable setup in Pimple Saudagar area of Pune. He has played a vital role in the launch of Chiranjeev Gurukul and he truly believes in the learnings of Arthashashtra by applying them in his personal as well as professional life.
He is also known for his passion for sports, especially football, and his love for travel. He is also a Marathon Runner and has completed several 10kms and 21 Kms Races. In 2001, he was part of the team that won the Limca Book of Awards for baking the biggest pizza in India, showcasing his dedication and enthusiasm in all aspects of his life.
Shrijith Ravindran
Shrijith Ravindran is the dynamic CEO of Malaka Spice, who has been an integral part of the company for over 20 years.
He started as a steward while pursuing his education in Hotel Management and has risen through the ranks to become the CEO, playing a pivotal role in shaping the success of Malaka Spice.
Throughout the past two decades, Shrijith has been instrumental in every significant step that the company has taken. He led the expansion of Malaka Spice from a small setup to a prominent restaurant in Koregaon Park, Pune. Additionally, he played a key role in launching the first franchise and expanding the business nationwide.
Shrijith’s business strategies have helped to improve the company’s bottom line significantly, making him an admired figure in the organisation.
Today, along with being the CEO, Shrijith is also the owner of One China restaurant, the Chinese cuisine brand launched by House of Malaka Spice and runs it as a profitable setup in Pimple Saudagar area of Pune. He has played a vital role in the launch of Chiranjeev Gurukul and he truly believes in the learnings of Arthashashtra by applying them in his personal as well as professional life.
He is also known for his passion for sports, especially football, and his love for travel. He is also a Marathon Runner and has completed several 10kms and 21 Kms Races. In 2001, he was part of the team that won the Limca Book of Awards for baking the biggest pizza in India, showcasing his dedication and enthusiasm in all aspects of his life.
Nagarajan
Nagarajan brings to the fore his experience of being a passionate leader for two decades in different HR functions.
Working in French banking GIC, Bangalore.
Counsellor for Words of Whitefield (Wow) Gavels Club. ie., Toastmaster for kids.
Contribution towards Jyothi Nivas college MBA board of studies for 2022-24. Member of Robin Hood Army. He is a student of yoga, pranayama & meditation. He is studying ancient Indian eternal wisdom and loves to simplify complex things.
Nagarajan is working towards impacting other lives positively.
Nagarajan
Nagarajan brings to the fore his experience of being a passionate leader for two decades in different HR functions.
Working in French banking GIC, Bangalore.
Counsellor for Words of Whitefield (Wow) Gavels Club. ie., Toastmaster for kids.
Contribution towards Jyothi Nivas college MBA board of studies for 2022-24. Member of Robin Hood Army. He is a student of yoga, pranayama & meditation. He is studying ancient Indian eternal wisdom and loves to simplify complex things.
Nagarajan is working towards impacting other lives positively.
Naina Desai
Naina has four decades of experience in the corporate sector, the most recent being an Independent Director on the board of India Oiltanking – a JV between Indian Oil Corporation, India’s largest Oil & Gas company and Oil Tanking GmbH – one of the world’s leading Independent Tank Terminalling companies.
She discovered a great interest in the learnings from ancient Indian wisdom, mainly Kautilya’s Arthashaastra.
The teachings go back 2300 years, and their relevance is indeed eternal, absolutely amazing and mind-bogglingly relevant to management today, especially when the pandemic has challenged all paradigms we have held till now.
Naina Desai
Naina has four decades of experience in the corporate sector, the most recent being an Independent Director on the board of India Oiltanking – a JV between Indian Oil Corporation, India’s largest Oil & Gas company and Oil Tanking GmbH – one of the world’s leading Independent Tank Terminalling companies.
She discovered a great interest in the learnings from ancient Indian wisdom, mainly Kautilya’s Arthashaastra.
The teachings go back 2300 years, and their relevance is indeed eternal, absolutely amazing and mind-bogglingly relevant to management today, especially when the pandemic has challenged all paradigms we have held till now.
Anupama
Anupama is a multitalented young Organisation Development Professional currently heading the OD function for an Indian Multinational. She has extensively worked in Learning & Development, Organisation Development and Employee Engagement.
She was listed in the Top 100 HR Leaders under 40 in India in Dec’ 2019 by Jombay.
Anupama was involved in various volunteering/social work projects. An Artist at heart, she co-founded the community -Jhankar Musicals. This community provides a platform for talented vocalists and musicians of all genres to showcase their artistic ability to the crowd through well-organized events and shows.
She is also the Director – Youth Development at the Rotary Club of Mumbai Kalakar – A first of its kind in India and second in the world dedicated to community service purely through the medium of art.
Her passion for Indian wisdom goes a long way. She has been studying Arthashaastra and Indian wisdom for more than five years.
Affiliations – LPSG ( Living Philosophy Study Group )
Anupama
Anupama is a multitalented young OD Professional currently heading the OD function for an Indian Multinational. She has extensively worked in Learning & Development, OD and Employee Engagement.
She was listed in the Top 100 HR Leaders under 40 in India in Dec’ 2019 by Jombay.
Anupama was involved in various volunteering/social work projects. An Artist at heart, she co-founded the community -Jhankar Musicals. This community provides a platform for talented vocalists and musicians of all genres to showcase their artistic ability to the crowd through well-organized events and shows.
She is also the Director – Youth Development at the Rotary Club of Mumbai Kalakar – A first of its kind in India and second in the world dedicated to community service purely through the medium of art.
Her passion for Indian wisdom goes a long way. She has been studying Arthashaastra and Indian wisdom for more than five years.
Affiliations – LPSG ( Living Philosophy Study Group )
Ophealia Deroze
Ophealia is a retired hotelier, coach, mentor and a thorough HR professional learning and imbibing the best of different cultures. Her core skills lie in building customer-centric, culture-building organisations that focus on personal growth, transition management, and quality management.
She has been a mentor and coach to many young people.
She finds her 3yr internship at ISISD (Indian Society for Individual and Social Development) in human process labs enormously transformative.
She is an energy healer and feels closely connected with energy science. She has done her training in collaboration, co-holding and inclusivity.
Ophealia Deroze
Ophealia is a retired hotelier, coach, mentor and a thorough HR professional learning and imbibing the best of different cultures. Her core skills lie in building customer-centric, culture-building organisations that focus on personal growth, transition management, and quality management.
She has been a mentor and coach to many young people.
She finds her 3yr internship at ISISD (Indian Society for Individual and Social Development) in human process labs enormously transformative.
She is an energy healer and feels closely connected with energy science. She has done her training in collaboration, co-holding and inclusivity.
Lina D. Kashyap
Professor Lina D. Kashyap (PhD) is a social work educator. In 2013, she retired from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a renowned Deemed University in Mumbai, India, after a career in social work spanning almost five decades.
At TISS, she headed the Department of Family and Child Welfare for 12 years, initiated and led the Centre for Disability Studies at TISS for two years and served as the Deputy Director (Pro Vice-Chancellor) of the Institute for five years. Post-retirement, Prof. Kashyap was associated with the Institute as an Emeritus Professor for three years. After her retirement, she moved to Talegaon, near Pune, and has been providing her honorary services to a local school.
Linaji’s enthusiasm for learning did not stop even after retirement. She immersed herself in studies of Arthashaastra and Indian Wisdom. Pranic, Reiki and TM level 2. She is a storyteller who enjoys narrating stories from worldwide mythology, parables, and fairy tales to get across the learnings. She is in the process of compiling a book of her own spiritual experiences.
She is a firm believer in Eternal Indian Wisdom and the principle of – Co-dependency.
Lina D. Kashyap
Professor Lina D. Kashyap (PhD) is a social work educator. In 2013, she retired from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a renowned Deemed University in Mumbai, India, after a career in social work spanning almost five decades.
At TISS, she headed the Department of Family and Child Welfare for 12 years, initiated and led the Centre for Disability Studies at TISS for two years and served as the Deputy Director (Pro Vice-Chancellor) of the Institute for five years. Post-retirement, Prof. Kashyap was associated with the Institute as an Emeritus Professor for three years. After her retirement, she moved to Talegaon, near Pune, and has been providing her honorary services to a local school.
Linaji’s enthusiasm for learning did not stop even after retirement. She immersed herself in studies of Arthashaastra and Indian Wisdom. Pranic, Reiki and TM level 2. She is a storyteller who enjoys narrating stories from worldwide mythology, parables, and fairy tales to get across the learnings. She is in the process of compiling a book of her own spiritual experiences.
She is a firm believer in Eternal Indian Wisdom and the principle of – Co-dependency.
