Our Networks

Our Esteemed Mentors

Meena Ganesh

Chairman and Co-Founder
Portea Medical

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Roma Balwani

Co-Founder
Roma Balwani Foundation
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Pramila Kalive

Chief Operating Officer Mastek
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Sandhya Shekhar

Independent Director,
Advisor & Strategy Consultant
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Advait Kurlekar

30 years of experience in industry

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Saipriya Natarajan

Global Brand Leader at Genpact
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Sushma Rajagopalan

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Ashok Bildkar

visionary entrepreneur
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Abhishek Rathi

Founder & CEO, vCreaTek Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.

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Nikhil Karkare

Director, Technology
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Darshan Rathod

Chartered Accountant
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Pratima Kirloskar

President of Innovations Society
Ramesh Mirakhur

Ramesh Mirakhur

Managing Partner
IT-Yukti Consultants

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Smita Yedekar

Smita Yedekar

Business Head ScreenXchange Neeyamo

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Kiran Deshpande

Kiran Deshpande

Former CEO
Tech Mahindra

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Raman Nanda

Raman Nanda

Founder & CEO
STEP Transformations

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Our Partners

Tie

TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs, Pune chapter) is one of the world’s largest network of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals devoted to fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship, networking, education, funding, and incubation. Partnering with NEF, TiE Pune brings a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and tailored programs that deepen NEF’s reach and amplify empowerment opportunities.

Eikam Resonance

Eikam Resonance is the world’s first wisdom company that integrates ancient Indian knowledge with modern solutions for health, wealth, and wisdom. Through its products, programs, and practices rooted in Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness, Eikam partners with NEF to foster holistic empowerment and balance for individuals and communities.

Buddy Wiz – Your Mentorship Companion for Success

Buddy Wiz is NEF’s dedicated mentoring and career support online platform designed to power entrepreneurial and professional journeys. It brings together students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with mentors, curated resources, and opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute. As NEF’s overarching platform for all mentoring initiatives, Buddy Wiz ensures structured guidance, meaningful connections, and measurable impact.
For Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Students:
  • Easily connect with mentors and industry experts
  • Access curated resources, webinars, volunteering and internships
  • Track growth with personalized dashboards
For Mentors:
  • Be part of someone’s success story
  • Stay connected with emerging trends and ideas
  • Contribute expertise to nurture the next generation of leaders
Buddy Wiz makes mentorship the cornerstone of NEF’s mission to empower and scale impact.

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