Where leaders make leaders

We bring trailblazers and innovators together in a space built for collaboration and shared learning.

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About Us

Success in business is achievable only through collaboration and collective growth; it is rarely a solo effort. The idea behind the ASCENT Foundation stemmed from this—to bring together ambitious entrepreneurs and provide them with a conducive environment to exchange experiences, solve challenges, and scale their businesses together.

Founded in 2012 by Harsh Mariwala (Chairman, Marico Ltd.), ASCENT is a not-for-profit initiative empowering over 1,000 entrepreneurs across India. It operates through peer-driven ‘Trust Groups,’ fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and collective growth. By harnessing the ‘Power of the Collective,’ ASCENT cultivates a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to scale confidently and grow as leaders. We foster a trust-driven community where peer learning and shared experiences fuel collective success.

Our Vision

We envision a community of entrepreneurs committed to uplifting one another and turning business aspirations into reality. Our goal is to build a dynamic network of 10,000 leaders across India, transforming how businesses scale and succeed.

Driven by results. Defined by impact.

$12 Bn

GDP Contribution

1,200+

Entrepreneurs

110+

Trust Groups

45+

Cities

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A thriving community of growth-driven entrepreneurs

Experience India’s entrepreneurial spirit as top thought leaders and visionaries converge, creating a dynamic synergy of ideas and support.

Our Chapters

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Delhi

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Bengaluru

Meet the Team

Advisory Board Executive Team Governing Council
Harsh Mariwala
Harsh Mariwala

Founder (Kaya & ASCENT) & Chairman (Marico Ltd.)

Priyanjali Mariwala
Priyanjali Mariwala

Lead Director (ASCENT) & Director (Aquacentric)

Ram Shroff
Ram Shroff

Owner, Charak Pharma

Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar

Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Kunal Shroff
Kunal Shroff

Managing Partner, ChrysCapital Advisors

Manglesh Yadav
Manglesh Yadav

CEO, ASCENT

Sravana Reddy
Sravana Reddy

Head – Growth and Community

Anuj Singh
Anuj Singh

Manager – Growth

Pankti Gala
Pankti Gala

Manager – Community

Shriraj Dalal
Shriraj Dalal

Manager – Growth and Community

Akshita Sinha
Akshita Sinha

Assistant Manager

Pranay Shetty
Pranay Shetty

Assistant Manager

Shrutika Khopkar
Shrutika Khopkar

Assistant Manager

Reshmi Menon
Reshmi Menon

Community Associate

Ajit Panicker
Ajit Panicker

CEO, Nova HVAC Systems

Aleem Merchant
Aleem Merchant

Director, Synapse

Ankit Tanna
Ankit Tanna

Director, Printmann Group

Gaurav Khemani
Gaurav Khemani

Founder, Rollick Ice Cream

Kumar Mallampalli
Kumar Mallampalli

MD, RheinBrucke IT Consulting

Pankit Desai
Pankit Desai

Co-Founder, Sequretek IT Solutions

Rutvika Charegaonkar
Rutvika Charegaonkar

CFO, Anchrom Enterprises

Sarika Sethi
Sarika Sethi

MD, Gemini Power Hydraulics

Siddharth Hegde
Siddharth Hegde

MD, Ethinos Digital

Sudhir Sarnobar
Sudhir Sarnobar

CEO, ACASTUS Solutions

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