Talk by Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik

Dr.Pattanaik writes and lectures extensively on the relevance of mythology in matters related to leadership, entrepreneurship, management and governance. He serves as Chief Belief Officer of the Future Group. To know about this role and designation click here. And is also story consultant to Star TV.

Trained in medicine, he spent 15 years in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries including Apollo Health Street and Sanofi Aventis, before joining Ernst & Young as Business Advisor. All this while, he spent his spare time studying and writing on sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their impact on culture. Kishore Biyani of Future Group who convinced him to turn his hobby into his vocation. Currently he is leadership coach and inspirational speaker to many organizations besides Future Group. His columns on management and culture that appear in Economic Times are a hit with general and specialist readers. His show Business Sutra with CNBC-18 and Shastrarth with CNBC-awaaz are popular with viewers for their innovative approach and simplicity. He has written over 25 books for everyone from adults to children, for youth to business executives.