Mr. Rahul Jain is a pioneering force in the advertising and communication industry, with over three decades of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence. He founded Swift Advertising, Central India’s first full-service professional agency, which later partnered with the Percept Group to become PSPL Advertising Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Jain has consistently driven breakthroughs in advertising, public relations, creative design, and digital engagement. He played a key role in building Madhya Pradesh’s AVGC-XR ecosystem, supporting young talent in animation, gaming, and extended reality. As founder of The Advertising Club Indore, he continues to inspire excellence across industries, creative domains, and educational institutions.

CA Mr. Anand Saklecha is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and the founder of Anand Saklecha & Co., a multidisciplinary firm based in Indore since 2002. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in investments, audit, taxation, project finance, and strategic advisory services. As Director of ASCO Capital, he guides startups and SMEs through debt syndication, equity advisory, and virtual CFO services, offering tailored financial solutions akin to those provided by the Big Four firms. A member of the Indian Angel Network and co-founder of the NGO Nanhe Farishtey, Mr. Anand Saklecha combines financial expertise with social commitment, making him a valuable asset to the Advisory Board.

CA Mr. Jay Jain is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and innovation strategist with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling ventures across mobile, digital, and IoT domains. As Co-Founder of Astute Group and CEO of Rethinkers Advisory, he has successfully launched 14 companies, guiding them from ideation to exit. He has been the President of TiE Madhya Pradesh and hyper-active in the domain of startups and investments. Mr. Jay Jain actively mentors startups and advises family offices on aligning investments with emerging technologies. An alumnus of IIM Indore and a Chartered Accountant (Inter), he is also a Mentor of Change with NITI Aayog. Mr. Jay Jain brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, grassroots innovation, and a people-first leadership philosophy to the Advisory Board.

Dr. Mayur Sethi is a serial entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and startup mentor with over 20 years of experience in media, advertising, and technology. He is the founder of YellowDigi and advertiCe, a programmatic media buying platform serving clients across seven countries. Dr. Sethi has driven over ₹ 1,000 crore in business for global brands such as Tata Motors, Panasonic, Hyundai, De Beers, Flipkart, and Amazon Prime, to name a few. A recipient of the Champions of Change and Emirates Excellence Award, he actively mentors startups and students and serves as Secretary of TiE Madhya Pradesh. He is also the author of "Living by the Reels", a book on digital culture.

CA Mr. Aaditya Jain, a Chartered Accountant and Founding Partner at Katrela Ventures, a Management Consultancy and Investment Banking firm. Over the years, Aaditya has been instrumental in guiding startups, large enterprises and listed entities, driving growth, and delivering measurable results. His diverse experience spans across sectors including SaaS, IoT, Food-tech, Health-tech, Entertainment, and AI. Having worked with numerous startups and leading names in the industry including Unacademy, KPMG, and BDO, he has been instrumental in raising capital, optimizing profitability, and supporting investor relations. He has mentored over 50 startups through mentorship programs at esteemed institutions like NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore), IIMA Ventures, IIM Lucknow EIC and AIC. He has audited some of India’s largest conglomerates, including Aditya Birla Group, Godrej, and Hindustan Unilever.

Mr. Mudit Thakkar is the Founder & CEO of Youngovator, a pioneering EduTech community in Indore empowering over 20,000 students and professionals through hands-on innovation in robotics, AI, IoT, and 3D printing. As President of Answer Foundation, he bridges the education–employment gap in Bharat, enabling underserved youth with training, internships, and STEM initiatives. A sought-after speaker at incubators like DAVV and eChai Ventures, Mudit inspires young entrepreneurs in product thinking, prototyping, and roadmap design. Known as the “Robot Man of India,” his mission is to foster practical, future-ready skills across India’s innovation ecosystem.

Mr. Rahul Vaidya is an advertising and marketing veteran with over two decades of leadership experience. He co-founded Purple Focus, serving clients across automotive, media, telecoms, FMCG, and local brands. In 2021 he joined Rediffusion, Mumbai, as the Business Lead for ‘Bombay 3’, leading national campaigns and forging strong connections with Bharat markets. He served as Founder President of the Indore Advertising Agencies Association, and held key roles at Indore Management Association and CII Young Indians – Indore Chapter. Mr. Rahul Jain combines strategic insight with executional excellence, making him a trusted mentor on brand-building and institutional growth.