Shaping leaders of tomorrow

Become a Chanakya

A Chanakya is not just a senior professional but a visionary leader who has achieved success, contributed back, and is ready to mentor and shape the future.

  • Influence industries while shaping the next generation
  • Guide startups and youth toward meaningful growth
  • Build lasting impact across communities and networks
  • Connect with global leaders and opportunities seamlessly
  • Drive innovation while mentoring future changemakers
Vision Partners

Meet Our Chanakya's

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Ananya Suresh

Co-Founder & CEO

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Arjun Prakash

Co-Founder & CEO

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Kavya Ramesh

Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Rohit Kiran

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Divya Rajesh

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

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Siddharth Deepak

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Ananya Suresh
Ananya Suresh

Co-Founder & CEO

Arjun Prakash
Arjun Prakash

Co-Founder & CEO

Kavya Ramesh
Kavya Ramesh

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Rohit Kiran
Rohit Kiran

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Divya Rajesh
Divya Rajesh

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Siddharth Deepak
Siddharth Deepak

Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Ritu Sharma

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

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Rahul Prakash

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Meera Krishnan

Executive Director – Operations

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Kunal Arvind

Executive Director – Finance

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Anjali Suresh

Anjali Suresh

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Mohit Rajan

Senior Vice President – Strategy & Growth

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Ritu Sharma
Ritu Sharma

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Rahul Prakash
Rahul Prakash

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Meera Krishnan
Meera Krishnan

Executive Director – Operations

Kunal Arvind
Kunal Arvind

Executive Director – Finance

Anjali Suresh
Anjali Suresh

Anjali Suresh

Mohit Rajan
Mohit Rajan

Senior Vice President – Strategy & Growth

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Siddharth Rajesh

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Neha Ramesh Varma

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Varun Deepak

Managing Director (MD)

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Aishwarya Krishnan

Managing Director (MD)

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Arvind Kiran

Group Managing Director (GMD)

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Sneha Arvind

Group Managing Director (GMD)

Siddharth Rajesh
Siddharth Rajesh

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Neha Ramesh Varma
Neha Ramesh Varma

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Varun Deepak
Varun Deepak

Managing Director (MD)

Aishwarya Krishnan
Aishwarya Krishnan

Managing Director (MD)

Arvind Kiran
Arvind Kiran

Group Managing Director (GMD)

Sneha Arvind
Sneha Arvind

Group Managing Director (GMD)

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Priya Ramesh Iyer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Arjun Prakash Menon

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Kavya Srinivasan Mehta

Managing Director (MD)

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Rohan Deepak Sharma

Managing Director (MD)

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Ananya Rajesh Kapoor

Co-Founder & CEO

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Aditya Kiran Reddy

CEO & Managing Partner

Priya Ramesh Iyer
Priya Ramesh Iyer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Arjun Prakash Menon
Arjun Prakash Menon

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Kavya Srinivasan Mehta
Kavya Srinivasan Mehta

Managing Director (MD)

Rohan Deepak Sharma
Rohan Deepak Sharma

Managing Director (MD)

Ananya Rajesh Kapoor
Ananya Rajesh Kapoor

Co-Founder & CEO

Aditya Kiran Reddy
Aditya Kiran Reddy

CEO & Managing Partner

Contributions

Chanakya Selection Framework

Chanakya's are evaluated on their leadership experience, meaningful contributions to the ecosystem, professional network, and alignment with Young Chanakya’s values. This ensures selection of individuals who can create lasting impact and guide the next generation effectively.

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Leadership
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Contribution
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Values

Who Can Become a Chanakya

Young Chanakya welcomes members who bring policy knowledge, governance experience, and strategic insight,
helping guide Young Chanakya’s initiatives and strengthen its impact.

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Leadership Position

Visionary leaders shaping industries and driving organizations forward

  • Must be a CXO, MD, VP, or Senior Executive in a corporate
  • A Founder/Co-Founder of a successful startup
  • A Fortune 500 leader or equivalent high-impact professional
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Proven Track Record

Accomplished professionals known for excellence and transformation

  • Minimum 10+ years of corporate/entrepreneurial experience
  • Recognized business growth/innovation/transformation impact
  • Recognized with awards, honors, or industry achievements
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Ecosystem Contribution

Changemakers actively building communities and empowering others

  • Must have mentored, supported, or invested in startups or youth
  • Active in community building, social impact, or knowledge sharing
  • Willing to dedicate time & expertise to guide the next generation
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Values & Vision Alignment

Leaders committed to ethics, innovation, and meaningful progress

  • Strong alignment with YC’s vision of building leaders
  • Committed to empowering Tier 2 & 3 cities with a global mindset
  • Belief in collaboration over competition
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Network & Influence

Connectors unlocking opportunities through strong professional reach

  • Strong professional network that can benefit students/startups
  • Ability to bring opportunities, partnerships, and visibility
  • Trusted presence that inspires collaboration across industries
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Global Outlook

Leaders with worldwide experience shaping local and global futures

  • Proven global experience in markets, leadership, or collaboration
  • Eager to share and localize global best practices
  • Forward-thinking mindset bridging local and global opportunitie