Our Team

Co-Founder & Co-Host
Aygun Ismayilova
Aygun is a seasoned corporate communications specialist with over a decade of experience in international markets. With a background in journalism, Aygun is fluent in English, Dutch, French, Russian, and Turkish.
She has successfully implemented communication strategies for governments, non-profits, and businesses across Europe, the USA, and Asian countries, including India.
A graduate of The Hague University, Aygun holds a master's degree in international communications management. Her professional training in cross-cultural communications, coupled with her experiences living in the USA, Europe, and Asia, enables her to effectively manage both external and employee communications.
Aygun has organized numerous successful VIP events, business forums, press conferences, and networking events in various global capitals.
In her personal life, Aygun is an avid runner who enjoys, tennis, cycling, photography, art, jazz, and reading. She is also a passionate advocate for a healthy lifestyle through yoga and meditation, a certified 900-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) from the renowned Yoga Institute in Mumbai.
In addition, Aygun is passionate about fostering both online and offline communities.

Co-Founder & Co-Host
Ankita Shah
Ankita is a dynamic transformation leader with 19+ years of experience driving innovation across global markets, including Europe, the UK, the US, and Asia.
She specializes in business expansion, product strategy, and digital transformation, having led 350+ initiatives for top organizations such as Microsoft, Infosys, AWS, Accenture, and Adobe.
Ankita’s expertise spans AI, blockchain, AR/VR, Web3, and Industry 5.0, positioning her as a trusted advisor to CxOs and industry leaders.
With a Stanford background in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and executive education from Harvard Business School, Ankita bridges strategy with technology to guide organizations through complex change.
She has mentored 35+ startups and impacted 25,000+ young professionals worldwide, working across industries such as aviation, banking, fintech, healthcare, and education.
Ankita is passionate about sustainable development, education, and women’s empowerment, aligning her work with the UN SDG Vision 2030. A former national-level chess player and avid reader, she applies strategic thinking and creativity to her work in innovation and mentorship.