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Amit is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record spanning 17 years in both For -Profit and Not-For- Profit education sectors. Throughout his career, he has adeptly assumed various roles, from sales and strategy to operations, team leadership, and teaching and mentoring.

Amit's remarkable journey includes coaching over 6,000 students in preparation for a multitude of management and technology exams. For the past 6 + years at the Foundation, he has worn multiple hats in the organization. Presently, he serves as the Senior Program Manager at the Wadhwani Foundation. In this capacity, he has spearheaded the Foundation's entrepreneurship initiative, known as Wadhwani Entrepreneur, in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Notably, he was among the earliest contributors to the T-100 project for the Wadhwani Foundation, an initiative that has now expanded to encompass over 15+ countries.

Further showcasing his leadership and innovation, Amit has led the Wadhwani Foundation's most recent program, NextGen, in India and Southeast Asia. This fully digital initiative supports aspiring and budding entrepreneurs across more than 15 countries. Under his guidance, the program's success reached an impressive 90% during its pilot phase in 2020. Subsequently, the program has evolved to incorporate real-life case studies from successful entrepreneurs, enhancing its impact.

Amit's commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent extends beyond the digital realm. He has mentored and supported over 200 real commercial ventures and startups incubated at organizations such as the Software Technology Park of India, Startin UP, and various incubators and accelerators. Moreover, he has shared his expertise with more than 6,000 aspiring and budding entrepreneurs over the course of 6 and a half years. Outside of his professional pursuits, Amit's passion for corporate stories and entrepreneurship remains unwavering. He indulges in his love for reading, watching, and listening to these narratives through platforms such as YouTube. In his leisure time, he derives entertainment and inspiration from corporate-themed web series.

Amit's journey is a testament to his dedication and impact in the world of education, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. His multifaceted career and unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs make him an exemplar of professional success and growth.

This workshop session offers a comprehensive dive into the world of NVIDIA's robotics technologies, with a focus on the ISAAC platform, which includes both ISAAC SIM and ISAAC ROS. Participants will engage in discussions about the latest advancements in NVIDIA Robotics and gain insights into the ISAAC Platform's capabilities. The session is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge to unleash high performance in robotics applications by utilizing Isaac ROS and Isaac SIM. Additionally, it will cover the generation of synthetic data within ISAAC SIM, which is crucial for training machine learning models in simulated environments. Attendees will also learn how to import custom robots into the ISAAC SIM environment and explore the intricacies of visual SLAM (vSLAM) with NVIDIA's Jetson hardware through ISAAC ROS. The workshop will further delve into the integration of deep learning models, like YOLO, with ISAAC SIM and ROS, providing a holistic understanding of how these technologies can be combined to create sophisticated robotic systems. By the end of the session, participants can expect to have a solid grasp of NVIDIA's robotics ecosystem, enabling them to apply these cutting-edge technologies to their robotics projects or research endeavors. Prerequisites: Knowledge of Basic ROS; Carrying a Laptop with GPU/Jetson will be advantageous.

NVIDIA Inception for Startups and Inception VC Alliance

How NVIDIA is supporting Tech Startups across the globe through NVIDIA Inception for Startups and how VCs can strengthen their portfolio with the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance. NVIDIA Inception is a free program designed to help startups evolve faster through cutting-edge technology, opportunities to connect with venture capitalists/investors, access to the latest technical resources from NVIDIA, discounts on NVIDIA products and technical training, free cloud credits from partners, and other benefits designed for startups of all stages. The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investors with the Inception Program's startup community. By joining the alliance, you’ll receive portfolio support, startup introductions, and other benefits to strengthen your portfolio companies working in AI, Gaming, AR/VR, and other domains.How NVIDIA is supporting Tech Startups across the globe through NVIDIA Inception for Startups and how VCs can strengthen their portfolio with the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance. NVIDIA Inception is a free program designed to help startups evolve faster through cutting-edge technology, opportunities to connect with venture capitalists/investors, access to the latest technical resources from NVIDIA, discounts on NVIDIA products and technical training, free cloud credits from partners, and other benefits designed for startups of all stages. The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investors with the Inception Program's startup community. By joining the alliance, you’ll receive portfolio support, startup introductions, and other benefits to strengthen your portfolio companies working in AI, Gaming, AR/VR, and other domains.

Deepak comes with over 14 years of experience and currently leads the investor network for the Wadhwani foundation as Principal - Investor Relations. His passion lies in empowering and mentoring startup founders, especially during the crucial early stages of their journey. Leveraging his vast network and expertise, Deepak connects startups with strategic partners, investors, and mentors. He also provides valuable insights and guidance on fundraising, business development, and market validation. Deepak's contributions extend beyond individual startups; he fosters a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in India by driving partnerships with leading institutions, incubators, government organizations, and industry associations. Through his dedication, Deepak has empowered hundreds of startups to secure funding, grow, and scale their ventures.

Ankit brings over 13 years of experience in entrepreneurship and ecosystem development to his current role as Director – Ecosystem at Wadhwani Foundation, a leading US-based global philanthropic organization. He spearheads the Wadhwani Liftoff Program for India, a one of the largest and flagship initiative that empowers startups across the nation. Ankit has been actively fostering collaborations with over 130+ leading incubators, accelerators, state startup missions, and investors across India to create a robust startup ecosystem and supported more than 2500 startups across 125 cities and 18 states of India.

Ankit has spent over a decade in creating & supporting technology entrepreneurship ecosystem, fostering innovation, establishing incubation spaces, guiding startups in fundraising, revenue growth, strategic development and currently offers close guidance to over 10+ startups in various capacities such as mentor, advisor, and investor. Prior to his current role, Ankit played a key role in strengthening the startup ecosystem as Manager-Ecosystem Development at iCreate, a government-backed technology business incubator. He spearheaded strategic partnerships, startup outreach programs, and branding initiatives that significantly enhanced iCreate's visibility.

He actively contributed to the Vibrant Gujarat Startup & Technology Summit (2016, 2018, 2019), holding leadership positions within the Executive Committee. His dedication was further recognized by the Government of Gujarat, who invited him to design a seminar on 'Startups, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship' at the prestigious 2017 Vibrant Gujarat Global Investment Summit. Ankit's academic achievements include MBA in Family Business & Entrepreneurship with a Gold Medal, from Nirma University, Ahmedabad, and holds a BE in Electronics & Tele Communication from Pune University.