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Akshay Johar
Akshay Johar is a music producer and A&R executive with extensive experience shaping the careers of emerging and established artists. As Head of A&R at a major record label, he works at the intersection of artist development, music strategy, and the business of building successful careers.
Aoneha Tagore
Aoneha Tagore is a music industry executive and artist strategist with over two decades of experience across radio, television, and streaming. Formerly the Head of Editorial at Spotify India, she now leads Collabor8, helping artists build long-term careers through strategy, storytelling, and brand development.
Arjun Shah
Arjun Shah is the Founder & CEO of Shark & Ink, an award-winning talent and pop culture agency working across artist management, live entertainment, and brand partnerships. With experience spanning music, culture, and entertainment, he helps artists and brands build meaningful, culture-first careers, campaigns, and experiences.
Avenav Mukherjee
Avenav Mukherjee is a Kathak dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator known for blending classical tradition with contemporary storytelling. A disciple of Guru Vidushi Geetanjali Lal, he has performed internationally, worked across film, television, and live productions, and continues to train the next generation of dancers through workshops and performances.
Bhavya Anand
Bhavya Anand is the co-founder of BluPrint, a talent management and culture agency representing some of India's leading creators and artists. With years of experience building talent, brands, and cultural IP, she specializes in creator strategy, brand partnerships, and long-term career growth.
Dev Bhatia
Dev Bhatia is a music industry leader with over two decades of experience across artist management, live entertainment, and the business of music. As COO of Big Bad Wolf, he has helped shape the careers of leading artists while building some of India's most influential live tours, festivals, and creative partnerships.
Dhruv Chitgopekar
Dhruv Chitgopekar is a media entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Collective Artists Network, where he works at the intersection of creators, entertainment, and culture. With extensive experience in talent, content, and the creator economy, he has helped build platforms that shape how brands, artists, and audiences connect in India.
Jainil Mehta
Jainil Mehta is a dancer, choreographer, and educator whose work blends Indian and contemporary movement while challenging conventions around gender and performance. Internationally trained and based between India and the U.S., he has choreographed original productions, taught dancers across the world, and is passionate about reimagining dance education for the next generation.
Jay Oza
Jay Oza is an award-winning cinematographer whose work includes acclaimed films and series such as Gully Boy, Made in Heaven, Raman Raghav 2.0, and Toofaan. Known for his emotionally driven visual storytelling, he has received multiple honours, including the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography, and continues to shape some of India's most compelling cinematic narratives.
Kumar Varun
Kumar Varun is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and quizmaster known for blending humor with curiosity-driven storytelling. From co-founding Random Chikibum to creating KVizzing, he has built a distinctive career across comedy, digital content, live entertainment, and popular culture.
Leilah Zeenat Hazarika
Leilah Zeenat Hazarika is the Country Manager for India at TuneCore, where she spearheads strategic growth and marketing initiatives. With over a decade of experience shaping India’s contemporary music ecosystem, she has held key leadership roles at JioSaavn’s Artist Originals, Tiger Baby, Warner Music, Resso, Vh1, and GQ India. Throughout her career, Leilah has expertly bridged the gap between creative vision and business outcomes, driving impactful artist and label partnerships, content strategy, and high-profile campaigns.
Meher Sachdeva
Meher Sachdeva is the Founder of anArtizen, a platform building the infrastructure creatives need to build sustainable careers. With over eight years of experience across artist management, creative strategy, and cultural programming, she works at the intersection of talent, community, and the business of creativity.
Radhika Agarwal
A contributor to various lifestyle magazines, Radhika Agarwal is the bestselling romance author of Red Flags and Rishtas and Not Safe For Work.
Radhika Nihalani
Radhika Nihalani is the Founder & CEO of Think Ink Communications, one of India's leading entertainment and lifestyle PR agencies. Over nearly two decades, she has led communications for brands including Disney, Star India, Sony, MTV, and PVR Pictures, while also shaping the public narratives of celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Dulquer Salmaan through Think Talkies.
Rafael Pereira
Rafael Pereira is the Founder & Managing Partner of TINNUTS, a boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment. A Berkeley Law graduate, he advises leading artists, labels, publishers, and creative businesses while working at the intersection of law, technology, and the global creative economy.
Raghav Meattle
Raghav Meattle is a singer-songwriter, producer, and independent artist, as well as the Founder of first.wav, a platform dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging musicians. Having built a successful independent music career himself, he brings firsthand insight into songwriting, artist development, and navigating today's music industry.
Rohan Shrestha
Rohan Shrestha is one of India's leading fashion and celebrity photographers, known for shaping the visual identity of some of the country's biggest stars and brands. With over a decade behind the lens, his work spans editorial, advertising, film campaigns, and iconic celebrity portraits, making him one of the most sought-after photographers in the industry.
Saksham Mendiratta
Saksham Mendiratta is the Co-Founder of SOSH TV, a creator-led media company and content studio producing culture-first stories, branded content, and original shows for digital audiences. An entrepreneur and content strategist, he specializes in building communities, growing brands through storytelling, and creating content that resonates with the next generation.
Santanu Hazarika
Santanu Hazarika is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work spans illustration, murals, live art, fashion, and contemporary culture. Having collaborated with global brands such as Adidas, Red Bull, and Apple, he is known for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling while building a distinctive artistic practice.
Sez on the Beat
Sez is a record producer, composer, and audio engineer whose work has helped define the sound of contemporary Indian hip-hop. Having collaborated with artists including Seedhe Maut, Divine, Prabh Deep, Yashraj, and Hanumankind, he is regarded as one of the country's most influential music producers, known for crafting genre-defining records and championing independent music.
Shivansh Jindal
Shivansh Jindal is the CEO of Merchant Records, the artist-led music label founded by Salim–Sulaiman, where he leads strategy, partnerships, and artist development. An entrepreneur and music industry leader, he is passionate about building sustainable careers for artists and shaping the future of India's music business through education, innovation, and creator-first ecosystems.
Somya Kautia
Somya Kautia is a movement artist, choreographer, and educator whose interdisciplinary practice spans performance, choreography, and immersive artistic experiences. As the Founder of Otter & Raven, she creates original works while collaborating with leading cultural institutions, festivals, and brands, bringing a research-driven approach to movement and contemporary performance.
Srikant Seshadri
Srikant Seshadri is the Head of Content & A&R at Warner Music India, with over 15 years of experience across artist development, A&R, licensing, distribution, and live experiences. Having worked closely with artists across genres and career stages, he specializes in discovering talent, building creative strategy, and shaping sustainable careers in the music industry.
Taaruk Raina
Taaruk Raina is an actor, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his work across film, streaming, and independent music. Best known for his role in Mismatched, he has built a parallel career as an acclaimed musician, creating deeply personal music while seamlessly balancing storytelling across screen and sound.
Varun Patra
Varun Patra is a culture entrepreneur, media founder, and creative strategist with over a decade of experience shaping India's creative and cultural economy. As Co-Founder of Homegrown, he built one of the country's most influential culture-led media platforms, championing artists, creators, brands, and cultural IPs while driving the growth of India's creative ecosystem.
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We do our best to hold every session, but an advisor may occasionally need to move things around. If that happens, we'll notify you within 24 hours and offer the next available slot at no extra cost. Bear with us — the people you're booking are working artists first.
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