Impact needs direction
Impact needs direction
Impact needs direction
Impact needs direction
The right guidance, mentorship, and perspective can shape the course of any transformative journey. That’s why The Power Hour is backed by a formidable group of advisors—stalwarts in their fields—who channel their wisdom to fuel The Power Hour experience, ensuring clarity, momentum, and meaningful outcomes.
The right guidance, mentorship, and perspective can shape the course of any transformative journey. That’s why The Power Hour is backed by a formidable group of advisors—stalwarts in their fields—who channel their wisdom to fuel The Power Hour experience, ensuring clarity, momentum, and meaningful outcomes.
The right guidance, mentorship, and perspective can shape the course of any transformative journey. That’s why The Power Hour is backed by a formidable group of advisors—stalwarts in their fields—who channel their wisdom to fuel The Power Hour experience, ensuring clarity, momentum, and meaningful outcomes.
The right guidance, mentorship, and perspective can shape the course of any transformative journey. That’s why The Power Hour is backed by a formidable group of advisors—stalwarts in their fields—who channel their wisdom to fuel The Power Hour experience, ensuring clarity, momentum, and meaningful outcomes.
Our Advisors
Our Advisors
Our Advisors
Our Advisors
Our Advisors
Our Advisors
Founder - Faculty of Design
Dean & Chairman - Auro Design School
Krishna Shastri is a seasoned academic and design professional with over 40 years of experience. She was Professor and Dean at CEPT University’s Faculty of Design and led the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC). Currently, she serves as Acting Dean and Chairman of the Board at Auro University School of Design. Shastri holds a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT and a Master’s in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University, Missouri. During her 12 years in the U.S., she contributed to curriculum and infrastructure development for community colleges. She also founded and led CEPT’s School of Interior Design for over 20 years and has been a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
Krishna Shastri is a seasoned academic and design professional with over 40 years of experience. She was Professor and Dean at CEPT University’s Faculty of Design and led the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC). Currently, she serves as Acting Dean and Chairman of the Board at Auro University School of Design. Shastri holds a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT and a Master’s in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University, Missouri. During her 12 years in the U.S., she contributed to curriculum and infrastructure development for community colleges. She also founded and led CEPT’s School of Interior Design for over 20 years and has been a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
Krishna Shastri is a seasoned academic and design professional with over 40 years of experience. She was Professor and Dean at CEPT University’s Faculty of Design and led the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC). Currently, she serves as Acting Dean and Chairman of the Board at Auro University School of Design. Shastri holds a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT and a Master’s in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University, Missouri. During her 12 years in the U.S., she contributed to curriculum and infrastructure development for community colleges. She also founded and led CEPT’s School of Interior Design for over 20 years and has been a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
Krishna Shastri
Founder - Faculty of Design
Dean & Chairman - Auro Design School
Krishna Shastri is a seasoned academic and design professional with over 40 years of experience. She was Professor and Dean at CEPT University’s Faculty of Design and led the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC). Currently, she serves as Acting Dean and Chairman of the Board at Auro University School of Design. Shastri holds a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT and a Master’s in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University, Missouri. During her 12 years in the U.S., she contributed to curriculum and infrastructure development for community colleges. She also founded and led CEPT’s School of Interior Design for over 20 years and has been a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
Krishna Shastri is a seasoned academic and design professional with over 40 years of experience. She was Professor and Dean at CEPT University’s Faculty of Design and led the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC). Currently, she serves as Acting Dean and Chairman of the Board at Auro University School of Design. Shastri holds a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT and a Master’s in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University, Missouri. During her 12 years in the U.S., she contributed to curriculum and infrastructure development for community colleges. She also founded and led CEPT’s School of Interior Design for over 20 years and has been a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
Krishna Shastri
Krishna Shastri
Founder - Faculty of Design
Dean & Chairman - Auro Design School
Krishna Shastri
Krishna Shastri
Founder - Faculty of Design
Dean & Chairman - Auro Design School
Krishna Shastri
James Woudhuysen is a sharp forecaster and innovation strategist, advising corporations and governments on the future of technology. With a background in physics and decades of experience in design, IT, and urban development, he has helped clients navigate emerging trends—shaping corporate strategy, marketing, branding, and design. Ahead of the curve on user interfaces, e-commerce, and 3G mobile, he also co-edited The Wiley Handbook of Design and Innovation: Trends, Scenarios, and Recommendations for 2030 and Beyond. A thought leader in design thinking, he authored The Craze for Design Thinking and founded the forecasting arm of Britain’s premier product designers.
James Woudhuysen
Journalist
Professor of Forecasting & Innovation
Author
Ramesh Annapindi is the Founder of MADLAB India, a design-led innovation studio. With 27+ years of experience, he excels at analyzing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He has worked across product design, UI/UX, and full-stack development for brands like Kohler, Disney, OXO, and Logitech. A passionate educator, he teaches product innovation courses, equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills, and was a Visiting Professor at NID (2013–2021). Previously, he held leadership roles at Smart Design, Kohler, and Disney. Annapindi holds a Master’s in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University.
Ramesh Annapindi
Founder - MADLAB
Innovation expert
Strategy advisor
James Woudhuysen is a sharp forecaster and innovation strategist, advising corporations and governments on the future of technology. With a background in physics and decades of experience in design, IT, and urban development, he has helped clients navigate emerging trends—shaping corporate strategy, marketing, branding, and design. Ahead of the curve on user interfaces, e-commerce, and 3G mobile, he also co-edited The Wiley Handbook of Design and Innovation: Trends, Scenarios, and Recommendations for 2030 and Beyond. A thought leader in design thinking, he authored The Craze for Design Thinking and founded the forecasting arm of Britain’s premier product designers.
James Woudhuysen is a sharp forecaster and innovation strategist, advising corporations and governments on the future of technology. With a background in physics and decades of experience in design, IT, and urban development, he has helped clients navigate emerging trends—shaping corporate strategy, marketing, branding, and design. Ahead of the curve on user interfaces, e-commerce, and 3G mobile, he also co-edited The Wiley Handbook of Design and Innovation: Trends, Scenarios, and Recommendations for 2030 and Beyond. A thought leader in design thinking, he authored The Craze for Design Thinking and founded the forecasting arm of Britain’s premier product designers.
James Woudhuysen
James Woudhuysen
Journalist
Professor of Forecasting & Innovation
Author
Ramesh Annapindi is the Founder of MADLAB India, a design-led innovation studio. With 27+ years of experience, he excels at analyzing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He has worked across product design, UI/UX, and full-stack development for brands like Kohler, Disney, OXO, and Logitech. A passionate educator, he teaches product innovation courses, equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills, and was a Visiting Professor at NID (2013–2021). Previously, he held leadership roles at Smart Design, Kohler, and Disney. Annapindi holds a Master’s in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University.
Ramesh Annapindi is the Founder of MADLAB India, a design-led innovation studio. With 27+ years of experience, he excels at analyzing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He has worked across product design, UI/UX, and full-stack development for brands like Kohler, Disney, OXO, and Logitech. A passionate educator, he teaches product innovation courses, equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills, and was a Visiting Professor at NID (2013–2021). Previously, he held leadership roles at Smart Design, Kohler, and Disney. Annapindi holds a Master’s in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University.
Ramesh Annapindi
Ramesh Annapindi
Founder - MADLAB
Innovation expert
Strategy advisor
James Woudhuysen is a sharp forecaster and innovation strategist, advising corporations and governments on the future of technology. With a background in physics and decades of experience in design, IT, and urban development, he has helped clients navigate emerging trends—shaping corporate strategy, marketing, branding, and design. Ahead of the curve on user interfaces, e-commerce, and 3G mobile, he also co-edited The Wiley Handbook of Design and Innovation: Trends, Scenarios, and Recommendations for 2030 and Beyond. A thought leader in design thinking, he authored The Craze for Design Thinking and founded the forecasting arm of Britain’s premier product designers.
James Woudhuysen
James Woudhuysen
Journalist
Professor of Forecasting & Innovation
Author
Ramesh Annapindi is the Founder of MADLAB India, a design-led innovation studio. With 27+ years of experience, he excels at analyzing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He has worked across product design, UI/UX, and full-stack development for brands like Kohler, Disney, OXO, and Logitech. A passionate educator, he teaches product innovation courses, equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills, and was a Visiting Professor at NID (2013–2021). Previously, he held leadership roles at Smart Design, Kohler, and Disney. Annapindi holds a Master’s in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University.
Ramesh Annapindi
Ramesh Annapindi
Founder - MADLAB
Innovation expert
Strategy advisor
Founder - Faculty of Design
Dean & Chairman - Auro Design School
James Woudhuysen is a sharp forecaster and innovation strategist, advising corporations and governments on the future of technology. With a background in physics and decades of experience in design, IT, and urban development, he has helped clients navigate emerging trends—shaping corporate strategy, marketing, branding, and design. Ahead of the curve on user interfaces, e-commerce, and 3G mobile, he also co-edited The Wiley Handbook of Design and Innovation: Trends, Scenarios, and Recommendations for 2030 and Beyond. A thought leader in design thinking, he authored The Craze for Design Thinking and founded the forecasting arm of Britain’s premier product designers.
Journalist
Professor of Forecasting & Innovation
Author
James Woudhuysen
Ramesh Annapindi is the Founder of MADLAB India, a design-led innovation studio. With 27+ years of experience, he excels at analyzing needs, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He has worked across product design, UI/UX, and full-stack development for brands like Kohler, Disney, OXO, and Logitech. A passionate educator, he teaches product innovation courses, equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills, and was a Visiting Professor at NID (2013–2021). Previously, he held leadership roles at Smart Design, Kohler, and Disney. Annapindi holds a Master’s in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University.
Founder - MADLAB
Innovation expert
Strategy advisor
Ramesh Annapindi