About Us
Our Mission
We believe in the power of relationships to enhance business outcomes. Our goal is to help IT decision-makers unlock the potential of trusted relationships and find effective solutions for their businesses.
Our technology platform, combined with a personal concierge service, enables one-2-one connections with India’s IT leaders based on shared interests, common responsibilities or similar industry expertise.
Our Values
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We use technology to create transparency, efficiency, and differentiation for our business.
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We will innovate rapidly to serve changing needs of our stakeholders.
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We treat every platform member as a partner in our business and recognize their contributions.
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We show respect for the time and privacy of every member and do not compromise it at any cost.
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We respect the dignity of every individual—client, member, or employee–and treat them fairly.
Our Team
121connects is founded by 3 colleagues who decided to put their collective 75+ years of experience, serving the IT community in India, to build a platform that enables personal connections in a whole new way. As former CEO, CIO, and Programs Director of a global IT media company, the trio realise that technology--deployed with a human touch--can dramatically change how IT leaders meet and engage in a digitally transformed world. They are backed by a dynamic, young and enthusiastic team that is eager to change the marketing paradigm.
Louis D'Mello
Founder
Barbara Simon
Founder - ANZ
Pavan Mehra
Founder
Ajay Adhikari
Ambassador
Rupesh Sreedharan
Founder
Akhilesh Tangudu
Ambassador
Venu Reddy
Founder - 121research
Ivan D'Mello
Ambassador