Vikas brings over two decades of experience in corporate finance, structured lending, and strategic capital deployment. He has a strong track record of building financially disciplined, execution-focused businesses.

An active angel investor for more than a decade, Vikas has evaluated, mentored, and invested in startups across diverse sectors, giving him a deep understanding of scalable business models and founder-led execution. He has also led residential and commercial real estate development projects, adding hands-on experience in asset management and long-term value creation.

As CEO of a next-generation vehicle marketplace, Vikas drives the company’s vision, financial strategy, and growth roadmap - building a transparent, data-driven ecosystem for consumers, dealers, and financial institutions. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and a member of YPO, he brings global perspective and strong leadership discipline to every venture he builds.

Ravi Padaki is a Product Leader, Coach, and Strategy Advisor who has held senior roles at companies like Mahindra & Mahindra, Yahoo!, Hewlett Packard, and Kodak. His mission is to empower product organizations globally with the tools and skills required to unlock innovation.

His approach combines practical industry experience with cutting-edge insights into AI integration, leadership development, and product strategy. He firmly believes that great products come from great teams, and great teams need the right mindset, tools, and leadership.

Aparna Anand is an engineer-turned-marketer with over a decade of experience working with technology companies. She started her career in marketing at CarWale, India’s leading automotive portal. She leverages AI to accelerate research, uncover insights, and craft sharper narratives, enabling teams and organizations to position and market their products more effectively. Passionate about the intersection of technology, strategy, and storytelling, Aparna partners with product and leadership teams to ensure that innovation is not just built, but also communicated with clarity and impact.

Atul Batra is a seasoned technology leader and advisor, best known for his role as CTO at Algonomy, where he built global SaaS analytics and AI solutions for the retail and consumer sectors. He has held senior engineering and leadership roles at Yahoo!, Good Technology, Motorola, and Sun Microsystems, and actively mentors startups on strategy, product, and technology. Atul chaired the NASSCOM Product Council and serves on several industry committees advancing India's deeptech and startup ecosystem. His expertise spans enterprise software, analytics, AI, product innovation, and ecosystem building.