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ISBF Guest Lecture Series ( Where Industry Meets Academia )
At ISBF, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our Guest Lecture Series brings together thought leaders, innovators, and achievers from diverse industries to share real-world insights and inspire our students to think, question, and lead.
Mr. Roshan Shankar
Founder, Saroja.Earth | Alum, Princeton & Stanford University
Topic: Solving Public Problems: Learnings from Politics, Policy, and Entrepreneurship
Mr. Shankar brought a unique perspective to the intersection of governance, sustainability, and innovation. Drawing from his experiences in politics, public policy, and entrepreneurship, he inspired students to think critically about solving real-world problems through data-driven and community-focused approaches.
Mr. Gaurav Kapoor
Career, School and Skill Development Consultant
Topic: Design Thinking
Mr. Kapoor shared how design thinking can be applied as a problem-solving framework across disciplines, encouraging students to ideate, innovate, and create solutions with empathy and creativity.
Mr. Tarun Bhargava
Career, Self-Discovery, Communication & Leadership Coach
Topic: Demystify Your Career
Through an interactive session, Mr. Bhargava guided students to explore their personal values, professional goals, and how to build fulfilling, purpose-driven careers.
Mr. Sanjay Saraf
CFA | FRM | MS (Finance) | Gold Medalist (Group Lambda, MS Finance)
Taught over: 10 lakh students in CFA, FRM & CA
Topic: Finance for the Future
A renowned finance educator, Mr. Saraf shared insights on emerging trends in global finance, skillsets of the future, and how students can prepare to lead in the evolving financial landscape.
Mr. Prashant Tibrewal
Founder, Alum-n-i & AdmitSquare Consulting
Forbes-Featured, International Education Expert | Alum, MIT Sloan & ESSEC Business School
Topic: Building a Strong Profile and Application for Top Masters Admits
Mr. Tibrewal provided valuable guidance on crafting standout applications and profiles for global postgraduate programmes, empowering students to aim higher and apply smarter.
Mr. Divam Kapoor
Director, Gulshan Homz | Alum, IIM Bangalore
Topic: Absolute Intelligence: The Art of Mastering Mind Over Matter
In a deeply engaging session, Mr. Kapoor explored the power of mindset, resilience, and self-awareness, key elements of leadership and personal growth.
Mr. Paresh Gupta
Founder, GCEC Global Foundation | 8-time TEDx Speaker | Business Mentor & Advisor
Topic: Entrepreneurial Journey and Careers in Finance
Drawing from his entrepreneurial experiences, Mr. Gupta inspired students to embrace risk, creativity, and innovation while building meaningful careers in finance and beyond.
Ms. Sanjoli Chauhan
Former Leader at Google, Shopify, Masterschool & RMIT Online (Australia)
Image Enhancer & Corporate Coach | 15+ Years in Professional Upskilling
Topic: The Power of You: Crafting an Authentic Personal Brand
Ms. Chauhan’s session empowered students to understand personal branding, how to project authenticity, confidence, and value in both professional and personal spaces.