Ajanta Chakraborty

Engaging, practical strategies to create joyful inclusive cultural connections

Strategies to transform Schools, Libraries, and Businesses into Joyful Inclusive spaces, strategies to succeed as an author writing diverse children's books, strategies to succeed and scale niche small businesses, and all while delivering engaging, funny, exciting talks!

A Multicultural Educator with 15+ years of experience, Silicon Valley Computer Scientist, North America Head of Marketing in Education Technology,  Small Business Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author. This diverse and dynamic background equips Ajanta with an unparalleled ability to connect with and inspire any audience. With a proven track record of delivering impactful, actionable insights, Ajanta is not only an incredibly engaging speaker but a thought leader who provides valuable takeaways for every attendee.

BIO

Ajanta Chakraborty is a founder, speaker, author, and cultural educator. She is the co-founder of Chicago-based Bollywood & Culture Groove which spreads the joy of Indian culture through movement and literature and has impacted 5,000+ individuals over the past 15 years.

She is the award-winning co-author of the 16-book series Maya & Neel's India Adventure that have sold 85,000 copies worldwide. She works extensively with schools, libraries, and corporates and has conducted almost 500 cultural workshops.

Ajanta has a Master's in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia and a Senior Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Prayag Sangeet Samiti.

Ajanta is the recipient of the International Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Corporate Woman of Achievement award by NAWBO, YouTube Silver Creator Award, International Impact Book Award, Best Dance/Music Company CEO from WE Awards, and more.

Her efforts in ethnic dance, and cultural education have been recognized on NBC, ABC, FOX, Elle Magazine, Neilsen Media, Sun-Times, Univision, Al Jazira, and more.

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