• Shirish Nimgaonkar, Founder & CEO, eBlissAI

    Shirish Nimgaonkar , Founder & CEO, eBlissAI

  • An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School, Shirish Nimgaonkar is a rare hybrid of a technologist, strategist, and artist. As Founder & CEO of eBlissAI, he is pioneering a new paradigm in enterprise IT, one driven by predictive autonomy and empathetic intelligence, where systems not only automate but also anticipate and self-heal.
    A serial entrepreneur and investor with successful exits across VC and PEbacked ventures, Shirish also serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Business School and a Board Member at TiE, mentoring the next generation of innovators. Beyond the boardroom, he is a trained classical musician and leader of Kashish, a music band that fuses Indian and Western styles to support social causes.

  • Shirish Nimgaonkar : Redefining Leadership Through Excellence, Empathy, & Intelligent Innovation

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  • Top 10 Indian Leaders from Stanford University Alumni - 2025

    Stanford University is established in 1885 and officially opens in 1891. It cultivates generations of thinkers, innovators, and leaders who shape ideas that impact the world. The university produces a significant number of Indian graduates who contribute to fields such as technology, business, finance, healthcare, and public policy. These students apply their education and experiences at Stanford in their professional careers, often blending analytical skills with practical solutions in their respective sectors. Factors contributing to this include exposure to interdisciplinary studies, the research environment, and collaboration with peers, all of which foster unique approaches to complex challenges.

    "Stanford alumni from India demonstrate the role of education in shaping careers that cross borders and industries"

    Many Stanford alumni from India create businesses, lead organizations, and participate in policy initiatives. Their work often focuses on technology, innovation, and management, reflecting the university’s academic and research priorities. Relationships and networks formed during their time at Stanford open doors for collaboration and knowledge sharing across industries. Beyond professional roles, these alumni engage in academic, social, and community initiatives, addressing areas such as education, sustainability, and economic development. Their experiences highlight how global academic exposure shapes professional trajectories and informs decision-making.

    Overall, Indian graduates of Stanford University form a community that applies their training across sectors, integrating technical expertise with strategic thinking and hands-on involvement. Their work demonstrates how higher education and international experience influence professional practice and contribute meaningfully to both industry and society, even without seeking public recognition.

     CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders from Stanford University Alumni - 2025', who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 Indian Leaders from Stanford University Alumni - 2025

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
Nugen Aakash Patil, Co-Founder & CEO Nugen With a passion for building transformative solutions, he leads the company with a vision to enhance operational efficiency and create impactful, scalable products
Morphing Machines Deepak Shapeti, CEO Morphing Machines With a technical background, he leads the company in developing advanced solutions that transform industries through intelligent systems and machine learning
 Omnissa Guruparan Muruguvannan , Director - Engineering Omnissa A technology leader with experience across startups and enterprises, he drives the company’s mission to simplify and elevate the digital workspace through purposeful leadership
Amazon MX Player Karan Bedi, Director & Head Amazon MX Player He has a background in media, technology, and entertainment, and has led teams to enhance content offerings, user experience, and monetization strategies
 Professa Krishnendu Sen, CEO Professa With expertise in corporate strategy, leadership, and organizational culture, he focuses on building systems that integrate science with empathy and promote sustainable growth
 WisdomCircle Neeraj Sagar,Founder & CEO WisdomCircle He has built the platform to empower individuals and organizations through coaching, mentorship, and tailored learning experiences
IndiGo Rashmi Soni,Vice President - Corporate Communications IndiGo With over 28 years of experience working with leading multinational brands and corporate & social communication groups, she has led strategic communication and PR programs, and more
eBlissAI Shirish Nimgaonkar,Founder & CEO eBlissAI An entrepreneur and investor with exits across VC and PE-backed ventures, he also serves as a board member, mentoring the next generation of innovators
 Matrix Pharma Corp Swathi Reddy Gunupati, Executive Director Matrix Pharma Corp She leads corporate strategy, people, culture, and business transformation, building systems that balance science with empathy and growth with integrity
Tree of Life Biotech Dr RK Thomas ,CEO Tree of Life Biotech With over 34 years of experience in defense, biotech, and AI, he pioneers climate tech innovations such as engineered biochar and blockchain carbon credits

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