Deepika Sagar (Founder)
Deepika, a London-based dance movement facilitator and fitness entrepreneur, is the visionary founder and chief choreographer of Dance Nirvana.
Her journey includes an MFA in Choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, preceded by an MA in Dance Performance from the esteemed Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Proficient in Contemporary, Modern, and Ballet dance, she has also mastered Indian classical forms like Chhau and Kathak (B.Mus.), honing her skills at Triveni Kala Sangam and Prayag Sangeet Samiti in India.
A trailblazer in her own right, Deepika co-founded the ed-tech startup Vinyans and the acclaimed performance company, Deepika Sagar Movement Arts, both rooted in London. Now, with Dance Nirvana, she brings her expertise back to her hometown of New Delhi, marking her latest chapter in the world of dance and fitness
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Avinash Chandra (Innovation)
Avinash is a distinguished tech entrepreneur, wielding his expertise as a consultant to more than twenty-five startups across the globe. His recent academic pursuits include an extended MBA from the prestigious HEC Paris, a testament to his relentless commitment to continuous learning. He earned his MBA from IE Business School in Madrid before this, where he honed his strategic insight and business leadership skills at both the world’s top 10 MBA programs. At the helm of Kastha as its CEO and a pivotal cofounder Vinyans, he demonstrates an innate ability to navigate and drive success through technological innovation. His previous educational journey boasts an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Texas Christian University and a program in entrepreneurship studies at the esteemed Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge.
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Somvir Yadav (Strategy)
Somvir is a seasoned entrepreneur, boasting an illustrious background as an alumnus of the esteemed incubator Y-Combinator of Silicon Valley in California, not once, but twice. His distinguished portfolio includes co-founding ventures such as Majister, TryMyTutor, and MyScoot (now ExlyApp). With a penchant for engaging in the nascent phases of businesses, Somvir's primary passion revolves around orchestrating the convergence of psychology, product development, and growth strategies. His commitment extends to the nexus of content creation, leadership, and leveraging technology for optimal efficiency. In essence, Somvir is a visionary at the forefront of pioneering ventures, where his multifaceted expertise converges to sculpt the trajectory of early-stage enterprises. His impact can be measured by the seed funds of over $5 million that he raised for startups.