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You’re invited to join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring India’s economic realities in 2026 and what they mean for investors, entrepreneurs, and operators navigating growth and opportunity across borders. This conversation will bring together seasoned leaders with firsthand experience investing in, building, and operating businesses in India and globally.

Date: May 20, 2026 | Time: 5:00p - 7:00p 

Location: Queen Building Conference Room, 5 Concourse Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Costs: Members and Sponsors - Free |

Non-Members - $15

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Panelist:

Anil Khatod

Senior Partner, Argonaut Private Equity & George Kaiser Family Foundation

Anil Khatod is a Senior Partner at Argonaut Private Equity and the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), with more than $6 billion under management. He is a founding partner and directs Argonaut’s and GKFF’s global investments across public and private companies in technology, financial services, and healthcare, spanning the U.S., India, China, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Israel.

Khatod has helped build numerous early‑ and growth‑stage companies, guiding them through mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs. He has served on the boards of more than 25 public and private companies, angel‑invested in over 40 companies, and currently serves on the boards of six companies, as well as advisory boards and investment committees for more than a dozen venture and private equity funds.

Previously, Khatod was CEO of AirDefense, a cybersecurity company acquired by Motorola, and Group President at Nortel Networks, where he held P&L responsibility for more than $25 billion in annual revenue and played a key role in building global leadership in optical and wireless networking.

Panelist:

Hitesh Shah

Serial Entrepreneur & Founder, BOT VFX

Hitesh Shah is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with more than 35 years of leadership experience at the intersection of creativity, technology, and global operations. He is the founder of BOT VFX, a globally recognized visual effects company with over 800 employees across the U.S. and India, serving major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms. Hitesh has built and exited multiple companies, advised Fortune 500 clients, and brings a deeply informed operator’s perspective on scaling businesses across borders.

Panelist:

Grace Multani

Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Grace Multani is an Associate Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Alpharetta, Georgia, with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. A native of India, she began her career at American Express Financial Advisors after attending the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. As a Certified Financial Planner, Grace has advised clients on comprehensive financial planning for over two decades. She is deeply involved in the community, particularly with GIACC, where she has served as President and Immediate Past Chairperson. Grace looks forward to sharing Morgan Stanley’s perspective on investing in the current Indian landscape.

Moderator:

Sonjui Kumar

Founding Partner, Kumar, Prabhu, Patel & Banerjee (KPPB LAW)

Sonjui Kumaris a co‑founding partner of KPPB LAW, a minority‑owned and minority‑certified business law firm and the first South Asian law firm in Georgia. With nearly three decades of experience, she advises domestic and international clients on corporate transactions from formation to exit, including mergers and acquisitions, cross‑border matters, governance, and contracts. Sonjui serves as general counsel to companies across manufacturing, technology, real estate, and business services, with a strong focus on U.S.–India business operations. She is a recognized leader in the legal and business community and frequently speaks on international transactions, minority‑owned business development, and cross‑border growth.

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Discussion Topics

• India’s economic outlook heading into 2026
• What current trends mean for investors, entrepreneurs, and operators
• Cross‑border investment and growth considerations
• Real‑world operational and execution challenges
• Key risks, opportunities, and strategic inflection points

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