Zero to Ek: The Power of One

​AIF BAYP presents Zero to Ek 2025: The Power of One
Back for its third year, join us for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and connection at San Francisco’s premier South Asian tech and entrepreneurship conference.

​This year’s theme, “The Power of One," celebrates the extraordinary impact that a single moment, decision, or individual can have in shaping a career, a company, or a community. Through a curated mix of panel discussions and 1:1 conversations, we’ll spotlight South Asian leaders who’ve taken bold risks, built meaningful ventures, and created lasting change.

​Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a rising professional, or simply curious about the paths of industry trailblazers, Zero to Ek offers a front-row seat to powerful stories and an unparalleled networking opportunity.

​Speakers:

• ​Panel 1: Career Growth 

  • ​Vivas Kumar - CEO, Mitra Chem            

  • ​Milin Desai - CEO, Sentry CEO

  • ​Vidya Rajagopalan, SVP Electrical, Rivian  

  • ​Vivek Gowri - Gaming and AI Products, Nvidia 

• ​Panel 2: Entrepreneurship 

  • ​Nikil Viswanathan - CEO, Alchemy 

  • ​KJ Dhaliwal - CEO, Dil Mil & Lotus AI 

  • ​Krishna Manda - CEO, Nuel 

• ​1:1 with the CEO of Poshmark, Manish Chandra 

  • ​Manish Chandra, Founder & CEO Poshmark

​All ticket profits will benefit AIF’s Digital Equalizer, our flagship education initiative that promotes digital equity and access in India, with a special focus on empowering young girls from government schools.