Amit Kumar Singh
Ex- Google, Oracle, Palo Alto Networks
Director of Institute
Amit Singh is a distinguished technology executive with a career spanning over two decades at the forefront of cloud computing, enterprise software, and cybersecurity. As Chairman, Amit brings a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at some of the world’s most innovative technology companies.
Most recently, Amit served as the Chief Business Officer at Palo Alto Networks, where he focused on cultivating strategic customer relationships across the company’s comprehensive security platforms: Strata, Prisma, and Cortex. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks in 2018, Amit held several roles at Google, including founding and building Google’s Cloud business.
In this capacity, he worked to help companies move to Cloud-based services like Gmail, Google Docs and the entire Cloud platform suite. He also led business and operations for Google’s AR and VR efforts. Prior to Google, Amit spent 20 years at Oracle in various product, engineering, sales and strategy roles. Amit holds a master’s degree in industrial and management engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering.
Kunal Khanna
Executive Advisor, Marketing
Kunal Khanna is a visionary tech and business leader with over a decade at Google, currently serving as Head of Industry, U.S. He specializes in digital transformation, machine learning solutions, and strategic consulting for Fortune 50 clients.
Previously, as a public health lead and digital marketing evangelist, he has driven innovation at the intersection of technology and human impact. Kunal now brings his strategic foresight, storytelling skill, and digital mastery to the Institute of Absolute Intelligence, helping to scale its mission of inner transformation through conscious innovation.
Andrew Keaveney
Director of Communications
Andrew Keaveney is the director of communications of the Institute of Absolute Intelligence. A Stanford graduate in Film and Eastern Philosophy, he has taught breathwork and meditation for over 16 years across the U.S. and India. After spending four years in an ashram in India, he helped launch the Art of Living Retreat Center in North Carolina.
His media work includes editing the Wall Street Journal bestseller Notes for the Journey Within and producing a micro documentary on meditation research at Yale. Currently he is working to develop the Institute’s vision for bridging the expansion of human potential and consciousness.
Kushal M. Choksi
Director of Public Relations
Kushal M. Choksi is an entrepreneur whose career spans Wall Street, tech startups, and conscious consumer brands. He has held leadership roles at Goldman Sachs (Vice President), Athilon (Managing Director), and BlackRock (Senior Vice President). Kushal co-founded and successfully exited Hubbl, a mobile ad tech platform acquired by AirPush, and later founded Clavileno Capital, which merged with ARB Trading Group. Today, he and his wife are the co-founders of Elements, a mission-driven, Ayurveda-powered chocolate and protein brand.
A Carnegie Mellon graduate with dual master’s degrees in Computational Finance and Information Systems, Kushal also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association for Human Values. Kushal is the author of On a Wing And a Prayer – a bestselling Penguin Random House book.
Jitesh Vaswani
Director, Strategic Partnerships (Influencer & Podcast)
Jitesh Vaswani is a transformational speaker, breathwork teacher, and host of the Beyond The Known podcast. A faculty member with the Art of Living Foundation since 2016, he has taught SKY Breath Meditation to thousands worldwide. As Director of Partnerships, he led influencer strategy for the World Culture Festival, bringing 1.1 million people and 40M+ followers together.
He’s facilitated collaborations with Ed Mylett, Rainn Wilson, Lewis Howes, and others. With a background in RF engineering, Jitesh has spoken at TEDx, Google, and ASU. He also serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Institute of Absolute Intelligence.
Amanda Young
Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships
Amanda Young is the Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships for the Institute of Absolute Intelligence. A lifelong creative and entrepreneur, she is the founder of Urban Goddess, a platform dedicated to empowering women to trust their intuition through coaching, retreats, and transformative experiences.
With a background spanning leadership coaching, conscious entrepreneurship, and the arts, Amanda now focuses on forging media, research, and philanthropic partnerships to bring the Intuition Process to a global stage.
Jalpa Patel
Director of Operations
Director of Intuition Process
Jalpa Patel brings over 14 years of leadership experience in insurance, specializing in enterprise transformation, strategic initiatives, and data-driven decision-making.
She has executed high-impact programs in corporate development, M&A, and customer experience, consistently advancing organizational performance and cross-functional alignment. A certified Art of Living instructor and committed community advocate, Jalpa blends analytical rigor with people-centered leadership. She holds a master’s degree in cost accounting and finance and resides in Maryland.
Suparna Bhasin
Philanthropist
Suparna Bhasin Cooper is an inspirational speaker, philanthropist and longtime meditator. Her goal is to bring ancient Vedic practices such as meditation, breath-work and yoga, to different communities around the globe. Suparna holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Suparna is co-founder of the MaiTri Foundation along with her husband, Peter Cooper.
The MaiTri Foundation is the private family foundation of Peter and Suparna with a focus on peacebuilding, mental health in addition to spreading the philosophy of individual rights and freedom for an enlightened and sustainable world.
Kanan Madhu
Program Manager
Kanan Madhu is a seasoned program and operations professional with a background in entrepreneurship, real estate, and wellness. She has built trusted client relationships and led high-touch service businesses across diverse sectors. A certified Meditation and Yoga Instructor and long-time practitioner, Kanan brings clarity, calm, and execution strength to every project.
In her role with the Art of Living Foundation’s National Marketing Team, she leads national retention strategy, manages lead nurturing systems, and drives cross-functional initiatives that align with Gurudev’s vision of a stress-free, violence-free world. She is also currently bringing her operational and management strengths to the Institute of Absolute Intelligence to support the expansion of human potential and consciousness.
Dr. Aniket Gune
Dr. Aniket Gune is an entrepreneur who builds trustworthy AI and category-defining products at scale. He founded IntuitionAI, an AI due diligence platform that scores technical risk and value for investors. He also co-founded Elephant Venture Partners, partnering with founders to achieve global scale. Previously, Aniket was Chief Product Officer at SmartAsset, where he enabled 3X growth as the company reached a $1B+ valuation.
At Audible within Amazon, he led global products that helped drive 10x growth. At American Express, he built small-business credit risk models and led social acquisition initiatives. Aniket is a Brand Innovators “40 Under 40” honoree, an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, and holds a PhD from the University of Michigan. He serves on the board of Sri Sri Tattva, has been an instructor with the Art of Living for more than fifteen years. More recently, Gurudev has blessed him to be a Scanner, a Kaal-Gyaani.
Harry Monga
Hitesh Monga (Harry) is an experienced social-emotional learning facilitator and coach specializing in breathwork and meditation, with over 15,000 hours of classroom instruction. With a background in youth development and mindfulness education, he has spent more than a decade working with young people across K–12 and higher education settings.
A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, Harry brings both analytical rigor and deep empathy to his work. He currently facilitates the Intuition Process with the Institute of Absolute Intelligence, continuing his lifelong commitment to personal growth and human potential.