In an era where young entrepreneurs are increasingly challenging conventional business models, two young founders from Rajasthan are working towards building something that goes beyond a traditional enterprise. Their vision is to create an ecosystem that connects youth development, entrepreneurship, technology, media, and creative talent under one umbrella.

Founded in 2024, Global Podium began with a simple yet powerful belief: young people deserve platforms where they can speak, lead, create, and make a difference. What started as an initiative centred around Model United Nations conferences, youth summits, and leadership programmes has gradually evolved into a diversified business group with ambitions extending beyond India’s borders.

At the forefront of this journey are Yuvraj Singh, Founder & Chairman, and Vanshaj Pradhan, Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman & Group CEO of Global Podium. Together, they are working towards transforming an initial youth-focused initiative into a multi-venture organisation with a wider entrepreneurial vision.

The Beginning: Creating Platforms for Young Voices

Global Podium’s journey began in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with an ambition to make youth participation more meaningful and accessible. Through Model United Nations conferences, youth parliaments, leadership workshops, and educational initiatives, the organisation sought to create opportunities for students to develop confidence, communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

The founding vision was never limited to organising events. It was about building platforms that encourage young people to express their perspectives, engage with important global issues, and develop skills beyond conventional academic learning.

Over time, Global Podium expanded its presence through institutional associations, collaborations, internships, and participation opportunities. Its network has grown to connect with over 10,000 young people across India, through internships, event participation, institutional engagements, and collaborations.

The organisation has also developed international associations and collaborations, including partnerships and engagements with organisations in Qatar and Turkey, reflecting its ambition to connect India’s youth ecosystem with international opportunities.

Two Founders, One Expanding Vision

Behind Global Podium’s evolution is the complementary leadership of its two principal founders.

Yuvraj Singh, Founder & Chairman, established the organisation with the vision of creating meaningful opportunities for young people and building platforms that encourage leadership, dialogue, and collaboration. His founding vision continues to shape the organisation’s broader direction and purpose.

Vanshaj Pradhan, Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman & Group CEO, has been instrumental in driving the organisation’s business development, operational expansion, strategic planning, and evolution into a diversified group. His focus has been on developing Global Podium beyond its original event-based foundation and building specialised business verticals that can operate across different industries.

The founding journey has also been supported by six other founding members — Karan Singh, Bhelitriveda Lakhera, Prachi Vyas, Vinod Suthar, Azeem Sharma, and Saksham Gupta — whose early contributions helped establish the organisation and shape its initial direction.

Together, the leadership reflects an entrepreneurial approach that combines youth development with business innovation and long-term institutional growth.

Beyond Events: Building a Diversified Business Ecosystem

As Global Podium evolved, its leadership identified opportunities to expand into industries that complement its existing capabilities and broader vision.

In 2026, the organisation began strengthening its group structure through three specialised business ventures, each with its own leadership and operational focus.

1. Global Podium Technologies

Led by Karan Maloo, CEO, GP Technologies, and Group CTO, Global Podium Technologies focuses on technology-driven solutions for businesses and organisations.

Its service portfolio includes web and application development, automation, artificial intelligence and agent workflows, cloud solutions, custom software, and autonomous infrastructure. The venture aims to help organisations adopt technology, streamline operations, and build solutions for evolving business requirements.

2. Global Podium Media Agency

Led by Suhani Agarwal, CEO, GP Media Agency, and Group CMO, this venture focuses on brand communication, creative campaigns, digital marketing, media strategy, and storytelling.

Its objective is to help brands establish stronger identities, connect with their audiences, and build meaningful visibility through creative and strategic communication.

3. Global Podium Artists Agency

Led by Kanupriya Vyas, CEO, GP Artists Agency, and Group CHRO, the venture operates in the talent and entertainment industry.

Its focus includes artist representation, talent management, live entertainment, artist bookings, and brand collaborations. Through this vertical, Global Podium aims to create opportunities for artists and connect talent with brands, institutions, and event organisers.

Together, these three ventures represent the group’s transition towards a diversified business ecosystem, bringing technology, communication, and creative talent under a common organisational vision.

From Rajasthan to an International Ambition

Headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Global Podium represents an emerging entrepreneurial effort from a region increasingly witnessing new-age business initiatives and youth-led ventures.

While its roots remain firmly connected to Rajasthan, its ambitions are not geographically limited. Through institutional relationships, international collaborations, digital services, and its expanding business verticals, the organisation is working towards developing a wider presence across India and international markets.

Its approach is built around creating interconnected opportunities rather than operating isolated businesses. Educational institutions, entrepreneurs, artists, technology professionals, brands, and young individuals form different parts of the larger ecosystem Global Podium aims to develop.

The Road Ahead: Building Opportunities Through Collaboration

For Global Podium, growth is not measured solely by the number of ventures it establishes. Its larger ambition is to create an environment where different industries, people, and ideas can come together to generate meaningful opportunities.

From developing youth leadership platforms and connecting educational institutions to building technology solutions, supporting artists, and helping brands communicate effectively, the organisation is working towards a business model that combines commercial growth with its founding philosophy of youth empowerment.

Speaking about the organisation’s vision, Vanshaj Pradhan, Vice-Chairman & Group CEO, Global Podium, shares:

“We started Global Podium with the belief that young people should not simply wait for opportunities; they should have the platforms, resources, and networks to create them. As we grow, our ambition is to build an organisation that goes beyond a single industry or business vertical. We want to create an ecosystem where technology, creativity, entrepreneurship, and youth development complement each other. Our roots are in Jaipur, Rajasthan, but our vision is international. We are still at the beginning of this journey, and we believe the most meaningful part of our work lies ahead.”

As Global Podium continues to develop its ventures and strengthen its institutional and international relationships, its journey reflects the ambitions of a new generation of entrepreneurs seeking to build businesses with a broader purpose.

What began as a platform for young voices is steadily evolving into a multi-venture enterprise, driven by a shared belief that opportunities are best created when people, ideas, and industries come together.

GLOBAL PODIUM — UNITE, SPEAK & RISE.