About FAIL?
FAIL? where incredible keynote speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their inspiring stories of setbacks, challenges, and how they transformed failure into a stepping stone towards their ultimate success.
Learn from entrepreneurs, military officials, scientists, lawyers, and more about their journeys through adversity and how they turned the tables to reach their goals. Gain valuable insights, actionable strategies, and a fresh perspective on failure's role in shaping success.
FAIL? is aimed at facing the moments of failure head-on, sharing them and most importantly improving by them. It is a celebration of moments we don’t generally share.
Ashris Choudhury
Ashris Choudhury, the visionary coder behind 'India in Pixels,' brought innovation to the forefront. His work in reshaping India's perception through visual data was not just groundbreaking but also a masterclass in the importance of creativity and adaptation.
Ashris's journey, marked by experimentation and tenacity, resonated with the audience, driving home the point that failure is the cornerstone of innovation.
Ashris's examples, including his study and YouTube videos, illustrated how failures can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. His ability to turn setbacks into opportunities was a testament to the idea that every failure carries the seeds of success within it.
Janvi Tiwari
Ms. Janvi Tiwari, the visionary founder behind SOQO, brought a unique touch of humour to her presentation. She shared most of her journey in a light-hearted and funny way, sprinkling her speech with anecdotes from her own life.
The audience found themselves laughing and nodding in agreement as she used her own experiences to illustrate the power of perseverance and determination.
Puja Marwaha
Ms. Puja Marwaha, CEO of CRY (Child Rights and You), stood tall as a guardian of hope and change. Her journey in leading India's child rights movement and igniting a fire of compassion and justice was both humbling and invigorating.
Ms. Marwaha's passion for creating a brighter future for every child shone through her words.
Attendees were deeply moved by her insights and experiences, realising that failure is not just a personal journey but a collective one. Her unwavering dedication to the cause of child rights advocacy left everyone inspired to be a part of creating a better world for children.
Karthik Vaidhyanathan
Professor Karthik Vaidhyanathan, an Assistant Professor at the Software Engineering Research Center, IIIT-Hyderabad, India, was a standout figure at the event. With a Ph.D. from the Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy, and postdoc experience at the University of L’Aquila, Italy, Professor Karthik's journey exemplified the fusion of academia and practical application.
His research at the intersection of software architecture and machine learning has reshaped the tech landscape.
The audience was captivated as Professor Karthik shared his experiences, and they resonated deeply with his message that failure is not a roadblock but a stepping stone. His five years of industry experience combined with his academic achievements made him a dynamic force, showcasing the potential for innovation and transformation that lies within every setback.
Vartika Joshi
Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi, the fearless skipper of the historic all-woman Indian crew aboard INSV Tarini, took the audience on an extraordinary voyage of courage and determination. Her story of circumnavigating the globe on INSV Tarini, as the leader of the first six-member all-woman Indian crew, was a testament to the power of leadership, teamwork, and pushing boundaries.
The audience was on the edge of their seats as Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi recounted her adventures through vast oceans and challenging waters. Her unwavering leadership and resilience were not just inspiring but also a call to action for everyone present. She exemplified the belief that no challenge is insurmountable and that failures are merely opportunities to learn and grow.
As the leader of the first six-member all-woman Indian crew to achieve the incredible feat of circumnavigating the globe on INSV Tarini, Vartika Joshi has shown the world what strength and teamwork can achieve.