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TEDxYouth@DAIS 2024 RAHUL GUPTA HARSH JAIN

Rahul Gupta is the managing Founder of Dream11, India's
partner of ValuAble, a $100 leading fantasy sports platform
million venture debt fund. He and the first gaming unicorn.
has a distinguished career in
wholesale banking, spanning 18 Harsh revolutionized fantasy
years in India and the UK. After sports in the country. An alumnus
graduating in Economics from of the University of Pennsylvania
St. Stephen's College and Delhi and Columbia Business School, he
School of Economics, he rose combined his passion for sports,
quickly through the ranks, technology, and gaming to
becoming one of the youngest transform the industry. His
Senior Vice Presidents at a top partnerships with major leagues
Indian bank. He was recognized in Business World's like the IPL cemented his status as an industry leader.
40 Under 40 list for his disruptive initiatives and led He is also an avid sports, technology and gaming
Innovation is reshaping our world every multi-billion dollar financing deals across various enthusiast, as well as a lifelong Manchester United,
second, and these changes are not only sectors. He has also contributed to global Mumbai Indians and Indian Cricket Team fan! Under his
inevitable but also essential to creating a partnerships in climate, healthcare, and supply leadership, Dream 11 has become India's leading fantasy
better future for all. From advancements in chain, and participated in the Carbon Disclosure sports platform and the first Indian gaming unicorn. He
technology and artificial intelligence to social Program in London. Outside of work, he enjoys transformed fantasy sports in India into a lucrative
audiobooks and writing, aiming to inspire others
movements and healthcare breakthroughs, with his belief that "one candle can light a million."- industry and forged key partnerships with major
evolution weaves through every sphere of life, and after his speech, we are convinced he leagues such as IPL. Focusing on India's dynamic
connecting us all. This year, TEDxYouth@DAIS succeeded! His talk envisioned a future where market, his talk urged businesses to build products that
solve real pain points for consumers today, drawing
returned to explore the changes—big and technology helps bridge the gap between ability from personal experience to stress problem-driven
small—that define our reality through our and disability, highlighting how innovation and solution and innovation.
collaboration can foster a more inclusive society.
chosen theme of “(r)Evolution.” Whether in thought, society, science,
"(r)Evolution" challenged us to reflect on the forces that drive progress
the ideas that disrupt the status quo. This fusion of the bold spirit of
revolution with the steady force of evolution, “(r)Evolution” captures the ANUPRIYA
dynamic balance between ideas that wish to transform the present and CAWAS BILLIMORIA
gradual changes that shape the future. As TEDxYouth@DAIS2024 ACHARYA
unfolded, seven inspiring speakers took the stage, each igniting their Anupriya Acharya is the Chief Cawas Billimoria—our favorite gym
teacher with a secret identity!
own (r)Evolution. Executive Officer of Publicis Lesser known as an Olympic Judo
Some speakers recounted memories of personal and professional Groupe South Asia, a leader in competitor, he represented India
evolution, revealing how they overcame challenges and defied the odds media and advertising with at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics,
n ea rl y t h re e d e c a d e s o f
to reach where they are today, while others shared bold visions for the experience across India and where he fought more than just
future and the transformative ideas driving their work. The audience Southeast Asia. With 18 years in opponents; he took on the
complete lack of infrastructure,
was enraptured listening to talks on topics such as reaching goals that senior executive roles, she has funding, and recognition that
others deemed impossible, overcoming the challenges of built client-centric structures often plagues lesser-known sports
entrepreneurship through adaptation, and exploring the ethical consequences of cutting-edge technological that foster innovation and in India. Despite all that, he still
growth. As CEO, she leads a
advancements. Through these incredible talks, TEDxYouth@DAIS2024 reminded us that revolutions don't only exist in team of 6,000 professionals made it to the Olympic stage,
history books—they can be sparked by the actions we undertake every day. and oversees several renowned agencies, including proving that with grit and
determination, you can make a big
Leo Burnett, MSL, Starcom, Zenith, and Digitas. impact, even when the odds are against you. Mr. Cawas
- Student Heads: Drishti Agarwal and Arushi Bhandari Recognized for her outstanding leadership, she has Billimoria's journey has made him a true role model for
been listed in Fortune magazine's Most Powerful aspiring athletes, showing us that you don't need fame
Women in Business for three consecutive years and or fortune to make history. Sharing a rocky path to the
in Forbes' W-Power Trailblazers. However, she also
AVANTIKA ANAND GOKANI has an eclectic set of hobbies- this trailblazing Olympics, his talk highlighted the strength in both
routine and vulnerability, underscoring the importance
alumni of IIT Roorkee is also a fitness enthusiast and
of mental health support and resilience when travelling
AHUJA Dr Anand Gokani, an author and a regularly participates in high-altitude adventure arduous paths of life.
renowned physician in the field since 1986, trips. Her talk reflected on the power of advertising
A DAIS alumni and NYU has a speciality in Diabetes and Metabolic to shape beliefs and sustain content through the
graduate, Avantika is the Diseases. Recently, he published his debut years while also examining the ethical responsibility
V i c e P r e s i d e n t o f novel titled 'A Fistful of My Sky' which of companies as advertising has evolved to become
Marketing and Brand follows his journey in medicine, specifically more and more influential in the digital age.
Communications at his experience with the Adivasi people. With
CocoCar t , a family- a deep passion for his specialty, he has
founded venture she co- conducted numerous lectures, seminars
created. She blends her and workshops on diabetes and lifestyle
l o v e f o r f u n a n d management. His dedication to the medical KESHAV MOHTA
chocolate into her work, field is visible from his association with the One of our most talented students, 17-year old Keshav Mohta in grade 12, has been
helping launch "Rhine Bombay Hospital & Medical Research
Valley," one of CocoCart's best-sellers. Avantika Centre for a remarkable 36 years! Beyond his clinic, Dr Gokani has working with robots since he was 10 years old, participating in numerous national
shares insights on branding and product also been instrumental in fostering personal and professional and international competitions. Keshav is the captain of our school's robotics team,
development at various forums, including panel development through residential camps focused on Socially and an international World Champion in robotics. He is a technology enthusiast and
discussions and interviews, inspiring others useful and productive work, leadership, ethical practices etc. As aspires to eventually build a career around cutting-edge technology. Apart from
with her entrepreneurial spirit. In her talk at Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson, he has continued Gandhi's robotics, Keshav is also involved in various school activities like the annual magazine
TEDxYouth@DAIS , she discussed how legacy of secularism by registering his religion as "Compassion” on INSIGNIA, the Student Council and DAIMUN. In his talk at TEDxYouth@DAIS, he
successful businesses are built through trial, official documents for the last 20 years. Through his talk, he questioned whether AI can genuinely understand emotions or only simulate them,
error, and transformation. Growth comes from stressed that health is our greatest wealth, increasingly exploring the ethical and emotional boundaries between humans and machines.
embracing uncertainty and constantly evolving threatened by modern lifestyles; We must respond to the need for
the model accordingly. a collective push towards a global health revolution.
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