Kartik D.

Nexford University is reimagining what a global American university can be. We exist to open doors. To give people everywhere access to high-quality learning that actually leads to career progress. And to prove that you don’t need debt or privilege to build a better future. We’re built for today’s world: a flexibly paced, fully online university designed around real workplace skills, employer needs, and measurable outcomes. Our programs teach the capabilities that drive careers in business and technology, powered by personalized learning, AI-driven support, and a curriculum shaped by global industry data. We focus on one thing: enabling career success. From first-time college learners to seasoned professionals, we help people gain the skills and credentials to unlock new roles, higher earning potential, and upward mobility. Behind the scenes is a cross-disciplinary team of builders, innovators, and problem solvers. We challenge conventions. We experiment. We use data, technology, and creativity to deliver one of the most efficient academic operations in the world while driving outcomes that outperform traditional universities. Nexford University is based in Washington, DC and accredited by DEAC — serving learners across more than 100 countries. If you believe talent is everywhere but opportunity is not, you’re one of us.

upGrad - started in 2015, is a pioneer in the online education revolution, focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion. It is one of the few Integrated LifeLongLearning Tech Companies in the world, spanning the college learner to the working professional from the age group of 18 to 55+ years and across undergrad courses, campus & job-linked programs, studying abroad, short form to executive programs to Degrees, Masters and Doctoral, with a learner base of over 3 million across 100+ countries and over 300 university partners and robust enterprise business with a client base of 1000 companies worldwide. upGrad’s Global Learning Engine rests on four pillars: (a) its large repository of original & owned content and IP, (b) its own best-in-class proprietary tech platform, (c) its high-touch human-led delivery service backed by coaches & mentors, and (d) an 85% course completion track record, backed by a further 80% career outcomes guaranteed performance. Already termed Asia’s higher EdTech leader it has offices in the UK, U.S., Middle East, India, Singapore & Vietnam, and a presence in many more countries

Enabling last-mile same day delivery of any local product near you. Available for iPhone and Android, the Toters service connects customers with retailers, local couriers, who purchase and deliver goods from any grocery store, restaurant, or other retail shop in your city. Download the Toters app today or visit www.totersapp.com

The new economy needs a new approach to education. Education is no longer a one-time investment at the beginning of ones career, its a lifelong pursuit. At Springboard, we offer an educational experience that empower our students to thrive in this new world order. We believe that each of us is unique, so are our learning needs. The ideal learning experience should be designed to fit our life’s pace, with support from advisors and mentors who understand us. We believe that education should prepare us for the real world, and that working on meaningful projects under the guidance of industry experts is one of the best ways to get there. We know that learning is hard work, and we are here to support you at every step -- student success is our first priority. We have an amazing community of students, mentors and alumni. Come learn with us!

Sololearn simplifies AI and coding by offering interactive bite-sized courses that will make you confident in the latest technologies. Our courses allow you to gain hands-on experience for free. Whether youre just starting out or youre already familiar with AI and coding, our platform has what you need to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology.

Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t. Our platform bridges that gap. We specialize in helping our highly-skilled, global technology talent community in emerging markets, connect with hundreds of leading companies like InVision, Cloudflare, and ViacomCBS who leverage Andela to scale their technology teams quickly and cost-effectively. Our talent spans six continents and Andela is backed by investors including Generation Investment Management, SoftBank, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Spark Capital, and Google Ventures.

Brilliant helps people learn quantitative and technical skills, especially in math, data, and computer science / AI. On Brilliant, you’re learning by doing – there are no videos, and everything is interactive. Our courses are a delightful experience of guided discovery, designed to improve your ability to think and reason from first principles.

Liftit is a cargo transportation company operating in Colombia and Ecuador, specializing in first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile truck deliveries. Our core product is a highly configurable and fully integrated transportation management platform that helps shippers optimize and control their delivery operations. Alongside our technology, Liftit operates a network of entrepreneurial owner-operator truck drivers (“Lifters”) who execute deliveries efficiently and reliably. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, Liftit has over 300 employees and continues to expand its operations in Colombia and Ecuador. We are always looking for innovative people ready to take on daily challenges and help shape the future of logistics. We believe that by uniting diverse and bold talent with a shared vision, we can achieve the impossible—together.

TruKKer is a Digital Freight Network that integrates Demand & Supply for multimodal freight services. The network is built on real-time data analytics that creates reliability, transparency, and utilization based savings for Shippers and thousands of transporters. The network’s rapid growth and scale is creating multiple opportunities through data monetization and consolidated procurement

Nexford University is reimagining what a global American university can be. We exist to open doors. To give people everywhere access to high-quality learning that actually leads to career progress. And to prove that you don’t need debt or privilege to build a better future. We’re built for today’s world: a flexibly paced, fully online university designed around real workplace skills, employer needs, and measurable outcomes. Our programs teach the capabilities that drive careers in business and technology, powered by personalized learning, AI-driven support, and a curriculum shaped by global industry data. We focus on one thing: enabling career success. From first-time college learners to seasoned professionals, we help people gain the skills and credentials to unlock new roles, higher earning potential, and upward mobility. Behind the scenes is a cross-disciplinary team of builders, innovators, and problem solvers. We challenge conventions. We experiment. We use data, technology, and creativity to deliver one of the most efficient academic operations in the world while driving outcomes that outperform traditional universities. Nexford University is based in Washington, DC and accredited by DEAC — serving learners across more than 100 countries. If you believe talent is everywhere but opportunity is not, you’re one of us.

upGrad - started in 2015, is a pioneer in the online education revolution, focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion. It is one of the few Integrated LifeLongLearning Tech Companies in the world, spanning the college learner to the working professional from the age group of 18 to 55+ years and across undergrad courses, campus & job-linked programs, studying abroad, short form to executive programs to Degrees, Masters and Doctoral, with a learner base of over 3 million across 100+ countries and over 300 university partners and robust enterprise business with a client base of 1000 companies worldwide. upGrad’s Global Learning Engine rests on four pillars: (a) its large repository of original & owned content and IP, (b) its own best-in-class proprietary tech platform, (c) its high-touch human-led delivery service backed by coaches & mentors, and (d) an 85% course completion track record, backed by a further 80% career outcomes guaranteed performance. Already termed Asia’s higher EdTech leader it has offices in the UK, U.S., Middle East, India, Singapore & Vietnam, and a presence in many more countries

Power2SME is Indias first buying club for Small & Medium Enterprises, building the bridges between SMEs in the manufacturing industry and raw material suppliers. The company was formed in 2012 with a vision to facilitate smooth business operations for SMEs by sourcing input raw materials at the most competitive price points across multiple products in categories like Metal, polymer, chemicals, yarn and more. Buyers typically gain easy access to a wider marketplace at competitive prices, a diverse assortment of trusted brands to choose from, credit facilities and timely doorstep deliveries.Power2SME caters to over 50,000 SMEs and has over 400 reliable and competitive suppliers. Power2SME has been the proud recipient of the Red Herring 100 Asia Award in 2013, Silicon India Company Of The Year 2014, Top 100 Innovative Company 2014, Global HR Excellence Award 2015, Outstanding Work for SME Sector 2015 & Business leadership award for Industry Development by IAF in 2017 to name a few. Its also the only profitable B2B supplier company in India In our mission to make SMEs bankable,Power2SME has launched two initiatives: SME SHOPS is an online portal for SMEs to seamlessly buy and sell goods online. FINANSME is a financial product offering from Power2SME to SMEs who want to avail loans for various needs. SME Khabar is the daily newsletter of Power2SME.It provides comprehensive and latest SME news, articles, blogs, info graphics at https://www.power2sme.com/smekhabar To honour excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship in the manufacturing sector Power2SME hosts the Spirit Of Manufacturing Awards annually with TiE Delhi-NCR. Headquartered in Gurugram, Power2SME has 6 more offices spread across Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat and Pune and has grown from strength to strength over the years. Its existing investors include Inventus Capital, Kalaari Capital, Accel Partners & Mr. Nandan Nilekani. For more information, visit our website www.power2sme.com

BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 29 million active members a year to share a ride in 21 countries. Its technology matches drivers with empty seats with passengers heading the same way, so they can share the cost of the trip. With the mission to be the go-to marketplace for shared travel, BlaBlaCar combines carpooling with bus journeys from over 6 000 operators to offer a wide choice of affordable and sustainable travel solutions, all in one app. In 2024, BlaBlaCar’s trusted community connected 2.6 million meeting points worldwide and enabled 120 million human connections. Carpool drivers saved 538 million euros, and all BlaBlaCar’s mobility services contributed to avoiding 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Enabling last-mile same day delivery of any local product near you. Available for iPhone and Android, the Toters service connects customers with retailers, local couriers, who purchase and deliver goods from any grocery store, restaurant, or other retail shop in your city. Download the Toters app today or visit www.totersapp.com