Session Highlights
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The mentorship cohort will feature expert-led talks by experienced design practitioners and entrepreneurs, sharing real stories of innovation, challenges, and breakthroughs.
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Participants will engage in open discussions and Q&A sessions focused on idea development, practice-building, and navigating challenges.
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Selected participants will also have the opportunity to receive one-on-one or one-to-few mentorship for deeper, personalised guidance.
About the Speaker
Vikrant Karandikar
Vikrant Karandikar has been an Architect-Entrepreneur, Senior Management team member in global IT services firms, & currently a mentor to award-winning start-ups. His specialisation is the creation of transformational go-to-market/growth strategies, technology adaptation for real-world impact, organisational preparedness for best practices, business scoping and key account management. With 35 years as both an entrepreneur and a business leader with successful tech-driven companies. He has regularly mentored and served as a jury at 91Springboard, FiiRE Goa, BITS Pilani Goa and AIC BIMTech (part of the Atal Innovation Mission).
Monish Siripurapu
Architect Monish Kumar Siripurapu is the Founder and Principal Architect of Ant Studio, a New Delhi–based experimental architecture and design practice that explores the intersection of nature, craft, and technology. A graduate of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and an alumnus of IAAC, Barcelona (Robotic Fabrication), his work focuses on sustainable materials, digital fabrication, and climate-responsive design. He is widely recognized for innovative solutions such as CoolAnt, a terracotta-based evaporative cooling installation that offers a low-energy alternative to conventional air-conditioning, and AeroLeaf, a kinetic wind-energy system inspired by the movement of natural leaves. His work reflects a strong interest in biomimicry and environmentally responsive architecture, combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced design technologies.
Let’s innovate the change we want to see.
Through this engagement, the Innovation Series 2.0 seeks to build a supportive ecosystem where emerging innovators can refine their ideas, gain critical insights, and connect with mentors and peers. The initiative aims to encourage thoughtful experimentation and purpose-driven thinking, helping participants move from concept to impactful action.
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