Our Networks

Our Esteemed Mentors

NEF provides a highly structured, time-efficient, and direct-line platform for Mentors to interact and share their valuable wisdom with pre-vetted and high-potential mentees. Together, we create a tangible, measurable legacy, ensuring that hard-won lessons of our Mentors aren’t lost.

Meena Ganesh

Chairman and Co-Founder
Portea Medical

Roma Balwani

Co-Founder
Roma Balwani Foundation

Pramila Kalive

Chief Operating Officer Mastek

Sandhya Shekhar

Independent Director,
Advisor & Strategy Consultant

Advait Kurlekar

CEO Upohan Management Consultants

Saipriya Natarajan

Global Brand Leader Genpact

Sushma Rajagopalan

Partner Rittenhouse Ventures, Advisor and Board member – Indian and American Tech companies

Ashok Bildkar

Chairman Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions

Abhishek Rathi

Founder & CEO, vCreaTek Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.

Raman Nanda

Founder & CEO
STEP Transformations

Darshan Rathod

Co-Founder Acumen M&A Advisors

Pratima Kirloskar

President of Innovations Society

Ramesh Mirakhur

Managing Partner
IT-Yukti Consultants

Smita Yedekar

Business Head ScreenXchange Neeyamo

Kiran Deshpande

Former CEO
Tech Mahindra

Aruna Jayanthi

Managing Director Latin America & Canada – Capgemini

Zelam Chaubal

Executive Director Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd

Jitendra Tanna

Serial Entrepreneur

Dr. Vishwas Mahajan

Founder Whizible

Ankita Vashistha

Founder & Managing Partner Arise Ventures

Join Our Mission

As a Mentor, you get to see a direct, measurable result: e.g a woman getting promoted, a founder scaling her business, an innovative idea turning into reality.

Join an exclusive circle of leaders to directly shape the next generation of women and youth for a Viksit India.

To learn more, please write to us at info@nefconnect.org

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.

IIM Mumbai

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai is a premier management institute established in 1963 and part of India’s prestigious IIM family. Ranked among the top business schools in the country, it offers cutting-edge programs that blend rigorous academic theory with real-world industry insights, shaping future leaders and innovators.

FLAME University

FLAME University in Pune is a pioneering liberal arts and management institution known for its interdisciplinary, experiential education that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and real-world readiness. With diverse programs spanning liberal studies, business, communication, computing and design, FLAME equips students to become innovative leaders prepared for global challenges.

SheLeadsIndia

SHELeadsIndia is a MarTech-powered community helping women entrepreneurs grow through digital marketing, automation, and practical learning. It creates opportunities for collaboration, training, and business growth — turning ideas into impactful success stories.