Hetal Sonpal is a dynamic and accomplished business leader with over 24 years of experience in the technology industry. A graduate of NMIMS, Mumbai, Hetal has held senior management positions at renowned companies such as Wipro, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Intel across Asia.

As a fervent advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship, Hetal is a Startup Evangelist and prominent Angel Investor, with a diverse portfolio of 25+ startups spanning Business, Enterprise, and Consumer sectors. His commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem extends to his role as a “Mentor of Change” for Niti Ayog, where he mentors school children on innovation.

A captivating speaker, Hetal is a sought-after TEDx speaker and delivers motivational talks at prestigious B-Schools and colleges across India, inspiring the next generation of leaders. Beyond his professional endeavors, Hetal is a fitness enthusiast and an IRONMAN, having completed 24 half marathons and 25 full marathons. Hetal’s literary achievements include being a published author of the book “Against All Odds,” released by Rupa Publications. Available globally on Amazon and across 50+ bookstores in India, his book offers insights into overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, Hetal continues to blend his wealth of industry experience with academic inquiry, aiming to contribute significantly to the field of entrepreneurship.