Youth Leadership
Workshop
Master Your Future
120 Maury O'Dell Place, Cary, NC 27513
Why Attend This Workshop?
This transformative workshop is designed specifically for young minds ready to make a meaningful impact. Discover your purpose, develop essential life skills, and connect with like-minded peers who share your vision for positive change.
Discover Your Purpose
Unlock your unique talents and find your calling through guided self-reflection and practical exercises
Build Leadership Skills
Develop confidence, communication, and decision-making abilities essential for tomorrow's leaders
Connect & Network
Meet inspiring peers and mentors who will support your journey toward meaningful success
Meet Our Inspiring Speakers & Panelists
Learn from accomplished leaders who have transformed their fields and are committed to empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Swami Mukundananda
Founder, JKYog | Spiritual Leader & Mind Management Expert
Global spiritual leader, IIT/IIM alumnus, bestselling author, Vedic scholar, an international authority on mind management, and founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Yog (JKYog) and Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina. Swamiji’s mission is to transform the world through wisdom and uplift humanity across the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
Vijay Nandakumar
General Partner, InnoGrowth Ventures
Vijay Nandakumar is an entrepreneurial, science-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, analytics product development, and global delivery operations, specializing in AI and digital-first solutions. He co-founded D Cube Analytics to transform BioPharma commercial services with cloud-native, data-driven tools and has scaled global operations at IQVIA and D Cube. He is a founding partner at InnoGrowth ventures that focuses on AI, Biotech, High Tech. Vijay serves on boards of multiple companies and is an active member of the local business and entrepreneurship community.
Sirish Kumar Gottimukkala
Executive Director at IBM
Sirish Gottimukkala spearheads Quote-to-Cash IT strategy and business transformation initiatives across IBM’s Hardware, Software, Cloud, and Professional Services divisions, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth at a global scale.
Dr. Ari Mukherjee
Professor, UNC Charlotte | Entrepreneur
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with startup experience. Passionate mentor guiding students through college preparation and academic success.
Dr. Raj Kasthuri
Professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology, and Associate Director, Clinical Research, UNC Blood Research Center
Dr. Raj S. Kasthuri is the Director of the UNC Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence, a program he started in 2011. His speciality area includes Bleeding and clotting disorders, and HHT, an inherited rare bleeding disorder.
Ragini Hari
Vice Chair, Programming Committee – Women in BIO RTP | Senior Director, Biometrics – Certara
Ragini Hari brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the life sciences, driving innovation through data-driven insights and global team management. Beyond her career, she is an active community leader, advocating for youth and women and serving through NCAIA.
Ritesh Patel
Founder & CEO, In-Clinix Rx and Axil Health
Innovative Pharmapreneur leading teams in healthcare technology, building solutions for collaborative, accessible, community-focused healthcare.
Dr. Chhavi Chauhan
Founder and President of Samast AI
Dr. Chhavi Chauhan is a biomedical researcher, global thought leader, and mentor, especially for women & minorities. With expertise spanning scientific research, scholarly communication, science policy, and medical education, she serves on numerous boards driving equitable healthcare, equitable education, & responsible innovation. Recognized internationally as a speaker and advocate, her vision is to deliver equitable, personalized healthcare worldwide. She has been featured in AI Makers' 150 AI & Analytics Leaders & Influencers (2021), the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2022), and the Top 100 Women of the Future (2023), and was a Finalist for the Women in AI Researcher Award (2023).
Mac Patel
Founder of MacSom & Company
Mac Patel is a real estate developer and investor with nearly three decades of experience as a retail pharmacist.
Ami Dave Patel
Machine Learning and AI professor, Maharishi International University
Ami Dave Patel is a community leader and educator dedicated to empowering youth and connecting them with their cultural heritage. With over two decades of cross-industry experience in healthcare, advertising, IT, and EdTech, she specializes in AI/ML in education, sustainable business consulting, and curriculum design for K–12 and higher ed. She has served as Board Director at Nalanda Charter Academy and actively supports Hindu Yuva chapters at NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill.
What You'll Learn
Mind Management & Focus
Career & Professional Growth
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Communication
Work-Life Balance
Character & Values
Ready to Transform Your Future?
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders, connect with inspiring peers, and discover the tools you need to create meaningful change in your life and community.