Second runner up Hemant Gangolia, Founder & CEO, iNRI A Y Combinator-backed fintech venture, iNRI is building an AI copilot to guide Indians abroad through wealth management. Hemant brings experience from Meta, Walmart, and McKinsey, along with the dual power of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad.

First runner up Michael Morris, Co-founder & CEO, Hyperlocology Hyperlocology is transforming how franchise brands run location-specific advertising. With experience at Bizzabo and Zillow, Michael is scaling the future of localized marketing with enterprise-ready solutions that blend brand control with local agility.

Winner. Dr Rakesh Shah is Biomedical Electrical Engineer and Interventional Cardiologist. Currently Interim CMO and President of Medical Staff at St. Mary Medical Center, Rakesh mentors early-stage medical startups and is a passionate advocate for heart-healthy living. When he’s not innovating in medicine, he’s learning languages, DJing, and exploring the art of scotch pairing!