Our People

Our driving force

Judges - The Trailblazers

Our judges are industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries. They evaluate ideas, recognize brilliance, and guide students in turning their visions into reality.

Chandrasekaran Jayaraman

Founder, Watsan Enviro Private Limited

With about thirty years of industrial experience, Chandrasekaran Jayaraman is a National level topper in Plastics Technology from Central Institute...

Vidhya Ramasubban

Founder & Managing Director, Kickstart Services Private Limited

Vidhya Ramasubban is a distinguished development professional with over three decades of experience in international development, specializing in disability inclusion,...

Shanmugavel N

CEO and Founder, Fabrula

Shanmugavel is a responsible design entrepreneur and the founder of Fabrula Private Limited, a company dedicated to upcycling waste into...

Joel Andrews D

Director & Co- Founder, Jesso Edutech

Joel Andrews is a Co-founder and Startup Activist with a proven track record in the Edtech industry. With expertise in...

Hari Prasad

Founder, Beyond Sustainability Network

Hari is a passionate advocate for sustainable development, driven by his discovery of Ikigai, his true purpose, focused on addressing...

Gopala Krishnan B

Independent Director

Gopala Krishnan B has a successful 37-year career that spans a variety of industries, including K–12 Education, Office Automation, Information...

Volunteers - The Driving Force

Our volunteers are the backbone of Hack4Purpose. They ensure seamless execution, coordinate logistics, support participants, and create a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Aadhithya K

Event Support & Engagement

Aadhithya played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of backstage activities. From arranging chairs on stage to setting...

Jagajanani S D

Event Coordinator & Master of Ceremonies

Jagajanani played a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of the event. As the Master of Ceremonies, she handled...

Madhumitha V D

Event Support & Guest Coordinator

Madhumitha helped in ensuring a smooth experience for our esteemed chief guests. From welcoming them at the parking area to...

Pooja Mercy R

Event Support & Student Engagement

Pooja played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth event experience for students. She actively collected feedback on both the...

Preethi R

Event Volunteer

Preethi R played a crucial role in ensuring smooth accommodation arrangements for girl students in the hostel. She actively guided...

S Manojkumar

Event Support & Logistics Volunteer

Manojkumar actively supported the boys’ hostel arrangements, helped with mattress distribution, and coordinated room key allocations. Additionally, he took the...

Core Team: The Visionaries

Hack4Purpose is driven by a passionate team committed to empowering the next generation of innovators. They work tirelessly to bring this vision to life and inspire positive change.

Desika Prabakar

Founder and Director

As the visionary behind our organization, Desika plays a pivotal role in shaping our mission and long-term strategies. 7+ years...

Saraswathi Prabakar

Director

A key part of our leadership team, Saraswathi contributes to strategic decision-making, organizational development, and guiding our projects to success....

Prabakar

Treasurer

As Treasurer, Prabakar manages our financial resources, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial matters. His role is crucial in...

Obulaxmi

Chief Operating Officer

Obulaxmi oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring that our initiatives are executed efficiently and align with our sustainability and impact goals.As...

Collaborators - Cornerstones of Support

Our Collaborators are the cornerstone of Hack4Purpose, a dynamic network of organizations spanning global institutions and local enterprises.