Shikhar Dhawan is an ex-Indian cricketer and a celebrated left-handed opening batsman who captained Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and played for Delhi in first-class cricket. He was the leading run-scorer and Golden Bat awardee at the 2013 & 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

Conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2021 for his service to Indian cricket, Dhawan is also the founder of Da One Sports, transforming grassroots sports training in India. Shikhar is also an active investor in consumer, health, and fitness startups, driving impact across sports and entrepreneurship.

Siraj is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Independent Director at a listed company on NSE Emerge, with over a decade of experience in sports and technology ventures. He has organized 20+ major sporting events, achieving 3 Asian records in sports management, and co-founded multiple ventures with prominent celebrities.

Siraj has also led significant startup initiatives like Economic Times Catapooolt Changemakers, supporting 250+ startups in crowdfunding campaigns. Recognized with prestigious honors, including the Rex Karamveer Chakra (Gold) by the United Nations, he drives innovation across sectors with his entrepreneurial expertise.

Arif Padaria is a seasoned technology investor and entrepreneur, having helped bring several private, corporate and government ventures from ideation to successful exits. He has successfully built and exited four companies and invested in over 200 ventures in deep tech, climate tech, & sports & media tech.

Arif has been a technology investor at Pilot House Ventures, Microsoft, TVM Capital, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and most recently at KSA’s NEOM Investment Fund. He holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, and MSc & BSc. degrees in Computer Science from Rutgers University.

Victor Tay is a global leader with 20+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, strategic advisory, and tech innovation, and served as CEO/COO of Singapore Business Federation and Group Director at Enterprise Singapore. He was in the Singapore government successfully managing billion-dollar Enterprise Development Funds for SMEs and startups, and has raised more than hundred million dollars in endowments at NTU Singapore.

Recognized with awards across US, Asia, and Africa, Victor excels in scaling businesses, cross-border acquisitions, and fostering innovation. An alumnus of NUS and Oxford University, he has driven impact across investment banking, government, and tech ventures.