Josh Talks is a knowledge sharing platform to discuss remarkable stories and ideas from India. The conference began 3 years ago and now holds 15 conferences across the country each year. Topics ranging from sports and entrepreneurship to social activism, space exploration, technology, innovation, performing arts and more are covered. Speakers get on stage and share their work, their ideas or stories with a goal to inspire.
The Josh Talks conference is a day to explore some of the most pressing issues of our time and to imagine what our future might look like.
SPEAKERS AT JOSH TALKS NEPAL 2018
Here’s the Speaker Lineup for Josh Talks Nepal
AHMED DULLA
Creator, The Factory Team
Ahmed Dulla is the mastermind behind the handcrafted shoe brand ‘The Factory Team’. In 2011, he had a breakthrough idea: to use his skills in design, production and entrepreneurship to sell footwear through Facebook. Today his brand ‘The Factory Team’ has turned into a luxury brand, a favourite among many across the globe.
SIXIT BHATTA
Founder, Tootle
One year ago, Sixit Bhatta fixed all traffic woes by connecting riders to people going the same way on their motorbikes. This sustainable travel concept is economically viable and a great way for the masses to save time on their daily commute. All ‘tootlers’ have to do is get the app and start riding!
SUMAN KHADKA
Youth Ambassador and Activist
Suman Khadka, a teenage boy from Palchok saved Nepal during the 2015 earthquake. He brought people from all across the world to raise over twenty thousand dollars by running a campaign on Facebook and using the funds to set up a clinic for the injured. Catch this social entrepreneur talk about running a campaign of this magnitude at a time of crisis.
SHAILENDRA RAJ GIRI
Founder, Merojob
Shailendra Raj Giri is the Managing Director of merojob.com and Rorgari services. The man who started as a salesman with a salary of NRs 3000 is today recognized as a Global Entrepreneur.
SAUNAK BHATTA
Life Coach
A shy school boy from Dhangadi, Saunak Bhatta is today a confidence coach and motivational speaker. Saunak is a facilitator at awareness programs all across Nepal. He runs his own motivational YouTube channel and is also the Executive Director at We Inspire Nepal (WIN).
SHAILEE BASNET
Mountaineer turned Comedian
In May 2008, Shailee Basnet climbed the Mount Everest. Today, she is the driving force behind the ‘Seven Summits Women Team’ and conducts Leadership and Spiritual treks in the Himalayan region. She also runs a signature show called ‘TOP SHOT COMEDY with Shailee Basnet’ at Gotham Comedy Club, USA.
NIKITA ACHARYA
Co-Founder, Urban Girl
Nikita Acharya, CEO, and co-founder of Urban Girl and UG Cakes started her venture during her BBA 5th Semester. A successful e-commerce business, Urban Girl started with an investment of Rs 20,000. Today, it empowers women and the socially marginalized, by selling their crafts online.