Emerging leaders and startups shaping the future
Dynamic group of emerging startups and visionary leaders who are disrupting industries, creating impactful solutions
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 11:22 IST7 min
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Innovation and entrepreneurship are driving the future of business. Meet a dynamic group of emerging startups and visionary leaders who are disrupting industries, creating impactful solutions, and setting new benchmarks for growth, creativity, and success in 2026.
Sadan Ram, Founder & CEO of Pipeline Velocity
Sadan Ram is the Founder and CEO of Pipeline Velocity, a global go-to-market agency and revenue growth consultancy built on one conviction: marketing must be measurable, scalable, and fun. With 21 years of sales and marketing experience helping brands achieve planned growth goals, Sadan brings a rare combination of frontline commercial instinct and data-driven discipline to every engagement. He was part of the early leadership team that contributed to Azuga’s growth, culminating in a $400 million acquisition by Bridgestone. Beyond Pipeline Velocity, Sadan serves as a Fractional CMO for global companies, helping them build marketing engines that generate consistent, computable revenue. Pipeline Velocity serves clients across four continents, deploying a proven go-to-market framework across industries from retail to SaaS, guiding startups to scale-ups through omnichannel strategies anchored in ROI, not assumptions – delivering profitable, predictable growth at every stage.
Naveen Prem, Founder at Sourberry Entertainment
Born in Bangalore, Naveen Prem’s entrepreneurial journey began in Pune in 2006 before expanding across Mumbai and Goa through hospitality ventures such as Kipos, the Greek-inspired restaurant, B Kitchen & Bar at the iconic Kishore Kumar bungalow, Toy Beach Club, and Cavore. Alongside hospitality, he managed marketing operations across teams for the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) and successfully led multiple political campaigns for distinguished ministers in Karnataka.
First Published: Jun 17, 2026, 11:22
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