From Jaipur to the World: How Yuvraj Singh and Vanshaj Pradhan Are Building a Global Youth Development and Business Ecosystem
Jaipur, Rajasthan: At a time when young entrepreneurs are increasingly challenging conventional business models, two emerging founders from Rajasthan are working towards building something that extends beyond a traditional enterprise. Their vision is to create an integrated ecosystem connecting 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.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: At a time when young entrepreneurs are increasingly challenging conventional business models, two emerging founders from Rajasthan are working towards building something that extends beyond a traditional enterprise. Their vision is to create an integrated ecosystem connecting 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.
Leading this journey are Yuvraj Singh, Founder & Chairman, and Vanshaj Pradhan, Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman & Group CEO of Global Podium. Together, they are working to transform an initial youth-focused initiative into a multi-venture organisation driven by a broader entrepreneurial vision.
The Beginning: Creating Platforms for Young Voices
Global Podium's journey began in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with the ambition of making youth participation more meaningful, accessible, and impactful. Through Model United Nations conferences, youth parliaments, leadership workshops, and educational initiatives, the organisation set out to provide students with opportunities to develop confidence, communication skills, leadership abilities, and critical thinking.
The founding vision was never limited to organising events. It was about creating 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 reach through institutional associations, collaborations, internship programmes, and various participation opportunities. Its network has grown to connect with more than 10,000 young people across India through internships, event participation, institutional engagements, and collaborations.
The organisation has also established international associations and collaborations, including partnerships and engagements with organisations in Qatar and Turkey. These initiatives reflect 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 a vision of creating meaningful opportunities for young people and developing platforms that encourage leadership, dialogue, and collaboration. His founding philosophy continues to shape the organisation's broader direction and purpose.
Vanshaj Pradhan, Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman & Group CEO, has played an instrumental role in driving business development, operational expansion, strategic planning, and the organisation's evolution into a diversified group. His focus has been on taking Global Podium beyond its original event-based foundation and developing specialised business verticals capable of operating across multiple 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. Their early contributions helped establish the organisation and shape its initial direction.
Together, the leadership team reflects an entrepreneurial approach that combines youth development, 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 by developing three specialised business ventures, each with its own leadership team and operational focus.
1. Global Podium Technologies
Led by Karan Maloo, CEO of GP Technologies and Group CTO, Global Podium Technologies focuses on delivering technology-driven solutions for businesses and organisations.
Its service portfolio includes website and application development, business automation, artificial intelligence, agent-based workflows, cloud solutions, custom software development, and autonomous infrastructure.
The venture aims to help organisations adopt emerging technologies, streamline operations, and develop innovative solutions that address evolving business requirements.
2. Global Podium Media Agency
Led by Suhani Agarwal, CEO of 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 distinctive identities, connect effectively with their target audiences, and build meaningful visibility through creative and strategically planned communication.
By combining creativity with strategic thinking, the agency aims to support brands in strengthening their market presence and developing lasting audience relationships.
3. Global Podium Artists Agency
Led by Kanupriya Vyas, CEO of GP Artists Agency and Group CHRO, this venture operates within the talent management and entertainment industry.
Its focus areas include artist representation, talent management, live entertainment, artist bookings, and brand collaborations.
Through this vertical, Global Podium aims to create new opportunities for artists while connecting creative talent with brands, educational institutions, event organisers, and other industry stakeholders.
Together, these three ventures represent Global Podium's transition towards a diversified business ecosystem, bringing technology, communication, and creative talent under a shared organisational vision.
From Rajasthan to an International Ambition
Headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Global Podium represents an emerging entrepreneurial initiative from a region increasingly witnessing the growth of new-age businesses and youth-led ventures.
Although its roots remain firmly connected to Rajasthan, its ambitions extend far beyond geographical boundaries. Through institutional relationships, international collaborations, digital services, and expanding business verticals, the organisation is working towards building a wider presence across India and international markets.
Its approach centres on creating interconnected opportunities rather than operating isolated businesses. Educational institutions, entrepreneurs, artists, technology professionals, brands, and young individuals represent different parts of the larger ecosystem that Global Podium aims to develop.
This interconnected approach reflects the founders' belief that collaboration between different industries and communities can create opportunities that go beyond the capabilities of individual ventures.
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 of 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 the shared belief that opportunities are best created when people, ideas, and industries come together.
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