THE Founders
Lets Rise Together
Vela Pandya
Author, Educator, and Entrepreneur
Vela Pandya is an author, educator, and entrepreneur whose work centers around people, storytelling, and community. She is the founder of Mysteries by Vela, an immersive experience platform where participants step into carefully crafted murder mystery worlds filled with secrets, strategy, and social interaction.
She is the author of Things Unsaid: A Collection of Essays and Poetry, a reflective body of writing that explores observation, emotion, and the conversations people often leave unspoken. Her creative work is strongly influenced by her academic background in Anthropology from the University of Toronto, where she studied human behavior, culture, and the ways people interact within communities.
Alongside her ventures, Vela co-hosts the podcast We’re Too Opinionated, a conversational space where ideas, perspectives, and cultural observations are discussed with honesty and curiosity.
She is also an educator at Apple Global School, where she works closely with students and continues to bring creativity, critical thinking, and storytelling into learning spaces.
Vela is drawn to building environments where people connect, exchange ideas and experience stories together."
Dr Manisha Vasvani is a dentist, entrepreneur, and community builder who stands at the crossroads of healthcare, education, and lifestyle experiences. She leads Dr Manisha's Multispeciality Dental Clinic in Science City, Ahmedabad, after running two successful practices in Kolhapur that together served more than 5,000 patients.
She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and has worked across hospitals, trusts, and private setups, giving her a strong grip on both patient care and the realities of running a practice. Beyond the clinic, Dr Manisha is the founder of @drmanishasdental and is building Oraluxe, a luxury oral care brand that brings clinic-level insight into everyday routines.
She teaches as an oral health faculty member with mriga by School Of Integral Life Skills and mentors doctors on practice management, blending dentistry with systems, operations, and patient experience. She creates digital content for Humm Care as an oral health content creator, turning dentistry into clear, friendly guidance for children and families and helping them make better decisions for their smiles.
Her voice in the digital space has taken her to India's first ever dental creators' fest, and her perspectives have been featured on podcasts that bridge dentistry, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. She curates lifestyle, event, and experience‑driven content while building a networking‑driven space that connects people who care for growth, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.
Dr Manisha is known for her love of networking, her curiosity for marketing and digital strategy, and her pride in her Sindhi roots.
Dr Manisha Vasvani
Dentist, Entrepreneur & Community Builder