Makers with a Behaviour Science
Background
(Intelligence + Emotions)
Intem Labs is a behavioural science and AI-powered company with a bold mission to become The Speaking Company.
Founded by experts in behavioural design, Intem Labs is committed to enabling at least 1% of a learner’s listening time annually to speaking, because it is in the act of speaking - being heard, responded to, and reflected - that confidence, clarity, empathy, and influence are built. Our products integrate deep emotional insight with advanced conversational AI to bridge the most critical gap in learning and development: the opportunity to speak and be shaped by it.
At Mentza, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between academics and soft skills. We recognize that educational institutions and companies are investing in faculty and resources to enhance students' and employees’ confidence and communication skills. Mentza complements these efforts by providing a platform where they can engage in AI assessments and connect with industry experts to develop their communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and confidence skills. Additionally, we foster a community of like-minded peers to practice conversations.
The Team
Alok Ranjan - Strategic Advisor - Career Readiness
I.A.S officer with 38 years of service. Former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, and noted thought leader, speaker, and author.
Anand Parameswaran - CMO
Marketing, advertising and product management professional with over 2 decades of experience. Co-founder at Finalmile Consulting, a successful behavioral sciences consulting firm. Engineer from CET, Trivandrum and MBA from XIM, Bhubaneswar.
Anand Rai - VP Marketing and Growth Delhi.
Growth-focused marketer with 16+ years of experience. Co-founder and VP–Business Development, driving sales, partnerships, and AI-led growth across large platforms and multi-crore P&L verticals.
Anurag Vaish - CEO
2X founder with a successful exit. Previously Co-founded Finalmile, a successful behavioural sciences consulting firm in US, Africa and India. Mentor at Chrysalis, Gray Matter Capital, CEGIS.
Arun Chaurasia - VP Strategic Partnerships, Ranchi and Patna
Works closely with colleges and universities to build student communication, confidence, and career readiness. At Mentza, blends AI-driven tools with live coaching to strengthen academic learning and improve placement outcomes.
Baldev Sajwan - Soft-Skills Coach
Baldev focuses on enhancing language proficiency and boosting confidence in speaking English. His sessions are known for being interactive and practical, providing real-time feedback to participants.
Bhavin Bhanushali - App & Web Developer
Experienced App and Web Developer with 4 years in Flutter mobile apps and Ruby on Rails for full-stack development, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.
CareerTrails - Growth partners Hyderabad
C.B. Viswajith - VP Strategic Partnerships, Chennai
Focused on connecting students with career opportunities and building strong networks between institutions and employers. Experienced in fostering partnerships that help students explore, learn, and grow professionally.
Dipa Suresh - Personal Development & Soft Skills Coach
Dipa Suresh is the founder of Here.I.Am; & has extensive experience in working with young adults to boost their communication skills and self-confidence.
Divya Balakrishnan - Chief Engagement Officer
Behavior change and Nudge Specialist spanning over 15 years. Computer Science Engineer and M.Sc. in Cognitive and Decision Sciences from UCL, London.
Falgun Shah - VP Strategic Partnerships, Ahmedabad
Business partner at Mentza with a project management background. Builds future-ready communication and career skills through AI-led learning and expert workshops.
Fareesh Vijayarangam - Chief Technology Officer
Co-founded It’s Alive. Tech professional with over 15 years of working experience. Studied Software Engineering at the University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada.
Global Classrooms LLC - Growth partners Middle East
HKCL - Growth partners, Haryana
Huzefa Painter - Software Engineer
A passionate software engineer driven by a love for coding and exploring all things related to software. Thrives under pressure with sharp decision-making, critical thinking, and a relentless curiosity for innovation.
Isham Zulfi - Mental Health Coach
Isham is skilled in mentalism and psychology and is passionate about helping others prosper.
Jatindra Mishra - VP Strategic Partnerships, Ahmedabad
HR leader with 24 years of experience across retail and banking. Former Zonal/Regional HR Head at Reliance Retail, managing large-scale teams and operations, and among the youngest Chief Managers at Vijaya Bank.
Jayal Shroff - Chief Design Officer
Design professional with a background in behavioral science and a career spanning two decades. Masters in Design from Goldsmith University, London
Kashish Sondhiya - Frontend Developer
Budding Frontend Developer passionate about crafting clean, responive and user-friendly web experiences. Eager to learn, grow and contribute to meaningful digital products through thoughtful design and code.
Manaswika Mohanty - English Confidence Coach
Manaswika is an English Language Skill Enhancement Certified Trainer enhancing the Skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language and Grammar in all age groups.
Nancy Verma - Product Manager
A trained Communication & Confidence Coach since 2018. Micro-Influencer on Instagram. Studied Master of Business Economics
Neethu Prakashan (Phd) - Sr Psychologist - AI Learning & Design
PhD Psychologist & Researcher. Expressive arts–based therapist with a focus on movement and embodiment. UNESCO-certified Creative Movement Therapist, working at the intersection of psychology, creativity, and wellbeing.
Nithianantha Sevaguru - VP Strategic Partnerships Chennai
20+ years across education, consulting, and HR. Builds strong academia–industry partnerships to create career pathways for high-potential graduates in India and abroad.
POOJA KHANNA - Career Confidence Coach
Pooja has 17 years of experience in supporting youth in their professional journeys. She mentors individuals aged 15-25 years in employability, & works to enhance their job readiness.
Radiant Vista - Growth Partners Malaysia
Rashmi Hegde - VP Strategic Partnerships, Bangalore
AI learning and career readiness leader at Mentza with 16+ years in IT transformation. Specializes across SAP and Microsoft ecosystems, driving scalable, future-ready learning through automation, innovation, and award-winning sustainability initiatives.
Rupesh Padwalkar - VP Strategic Partnerships Pune
IT transformation leader with 16+ years of experience. Builds strategic partnerships with institutions and corporations to drive career readiness, soft skills, and scalable future-ready learning programs.
Sanjivani Dalvi - VP Strategic Partnerships Goa
SHINE N - English Language Coach
Shine is a certified English language coach.As a coach, Shine brings a wealth of expertise and experience, providing guidance and mentorship to individuals seeking to speak English confidently.
Smrithi C - Psychologist - AI Learning & Design
AI learning design specialist with a focus on applied L&D systems. PhD researcher working at the intersection of human learning, technology, and organizational development.
Sudhir Sharma - Advisor & Career Coach
Seasoned career strategist with a deep understanding of the evolving dynamics of today's job market. Having mentored countless students and professionals, Sudhir's expertise lies in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world career success.
SUMAIYA V - Soft Skills Coach
Sumaiya V has 15 years of experience in working with various corporate houses and educational institutions, focusing on enhancing employability and communication skills.
Sunil Prabhune - Strategic Advisor - Recruitment and L&D
Sushil Sarawgi - VP Strategic Partnerships Delhi
Investor, mentor, and financial markets expert with deep experience across asset classes. Drives institutional and corporate partnerships at Mentza, alongside advisory, fundraising, and portfolio leadership roles.
Tapasi Mittal - Chief Growth Officer
Entrepreneur, design & behavioral sciences professional with over 18 years of work experience. Masters in Architecture from Pratt Institute of Design, New York.
Uday Kiran - Chief Content Officer
Business storyteller, globally accredited leadership coach. Founder of #1MinuteStories. MBA with over 2 decades of sales & marketing experience across Wipro, Eveready, Samsung.
Vamshikrishna Darbhashayanam - VP Strategic Partnerships, Hyderabad
Tech and partnerships leader with 10+ years of experience. Master’s in Computer Science from the University of East London, specializing in tech-enabled collaborations at scale.