- The delegation was part of the Motwani Jadeja Global Leaders Program, an initiative designed to connect India’s top innovators and change-makers with international networks and resources to amplify their impact on a global stage
- This is India’s moment to lead, and we are proud to empower this new generation of bold, connected, forward-thinking Indians: Asha Jadeja, founder of the Motwani Jadeja Foundation
- I am deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to mentor these young entrepreneurs at Davos: Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi
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DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, JAN 29
The Motwani Jadeja Foundation (MJF) hosted a delegation of 10 Indian leaders at Davos, Switzerland during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. For the first time, these leaders had the unique opportunity to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for networking and collaboration. Engaging with global stakeholders, they explored critical issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and sustainability.
The delegation was part of the Motwani Jadeja Global Leaders Program, an initiative designed to connect India’s top innovators and change-makers with international networks and resources to amplify their impact on a global stage.
The Motwani Jadeja Global Leaders at Davos included Anirudh Sharma, Co-founder of Digantara, Pawan Kumar, Co-founder of Skyroot, Rahul Bhagchandani, Rajeev Circle Fellow, Motwani Jadeja Foundation, Raj Shekhar Singh, Managing Partner of Z21 Ventures, Sachindanand Swami, Founder of Invoxel, Saurav Sanyal, Managing Director of Strategica, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner of Neon VC, Suhani Jalota, Founder, Myna Mahila Foundation, and UT Rao, Associate Professor at MICA Ahmedabad.
Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi joined the delegation as a mentor, providing guidance and support to these emerging leaders during their time in Davos.
The delegation engaged with a wide range of influential figures, including government officials, heads of state and ministers, prominent business leaders from India and around the globe, as well as global venture funds, technology innovators and investors.
Davos, home to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, is regarded as the pinnacle of global networking opportunities, bringing together leaders from across industries, governments and civil society. For the Motwani Jadeja Global Leaders, it provided an invaluable platform to learn, forge relationships, and explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration on a global scale.
Asha Jadeja, founder of the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, said, “The Global Leaders Program is a step forward in our mission to connect India’s change-makers with global platforms. This first-time participation at Davos has given these leaders an incredible opportunity to engage with influential individuals and ideas shaping our future. This is India’s moment to lead, and we are proud to empower this new generation of bold, connected, forward-thinking Indians.”
Vivek Oberoi said, “The Motwani Jadeja Foundation stands at the forefront of the global entrepreneurial revolution, empowering aspiring Indian youth through technology and exceptional guidance. I am deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to mentor these young entrepreneurs at Davos. This journey has been profoundly enriching for both them and me, and I am grateful to Asha Jadeja and her exceptional team for this remarkable experience.”
The Motwani Jadeja Foundation is committed to empowering entrepreneurs and change-makers through fellowships, investments and partnerships. Founded by Asha Jadeja, the Foundation honours the legacy of her late husband, Stanford University’s Prof Rajeev Motwani, whose mentorship of Google co-founders and groundbreaking contributions to technology helped shape the modern tech landscape.
The Foundation’s transformative initiatives, such as the Motwani Jadeja Impact Fellowship and the Motwani Jadeja India Pavilion at CES, continue to bridge India’s exceptional talent with global platforms, fostering innovation and progress for a brighter future.
