Bala Muthukumaran is a veteran of the Indian Airforce, qualified mechanical engineer, MBA in International Business, and has over 40 years multidisciplinary experience. During his active service with the IAF he gained valuable experience in the maintenance of Aircraft, Surface-to-Air Missile systems, and associated equipment and systems. Subsequently, for the past two decades he has been engaged primarily with the management of EPC projects in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors in the Middle East. The motivational seeds he planted are instrumental for Maven Academy to take shape, and he has been hands-on in conceptualization and incorporation of this institution. For long he has been an active member of JCI and Toastmasters international, both known worldwide for their commitment to developing communication and leadership skills, and functions as a career guide and counsellor to several youngsters even to this day. Deeply interested in reading about history, heritage, and nature, lately he has directly involved in a few entrepreneurial ventures as well.

Pradeep, as he is known to his closest friends, is an Electrical and Electronics engineer, and has obtained a PG diploma in business management and a diploma in occupational health & safety. He has several years of work experience in the Middle East and India across diverse fields such as cement manufacturing, minerals processing, oil & gas facility management, implementation of ISO management system standards, and auditing. He is also a Distinguished Toastmaster, the DTM being the highest title conferred by Toastmasters International, an organization dedicated to the empowerment of individuals by helping them become more effective communicators and leaders. Currently, he is a business owner practising as a consultant for ISO management systems implementation. As one of the founders of the Maven Academy, he plays a significant role in the operations and continues to steer it towards achieving its vision and mission. When not working he can be spotted reading, listening to music, or strumming one of his favorite songs in his guitar.

Kannan Ravi is a mechanical engineering graduate specialized in managing mega projects in power and petrochemical sectors across many countries, such as India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, over a span of 35 years. He is a passionate toastmaster and has held many senior positions in the organization in the past 15 years and has been awarded the highest title of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) from Toastmaster International, USA. He has been a trainer, coach, and mentor for adults and youth developing their public speaking skills and leadership qualities. Founder and mentor of many Gavel Clubs in Kuwait and India, he has helped many children realize their full potential and achieve excellence in communication skills and attain leadership roles. He also happens to be a qualified yoga trainer and has conducted many yoga workshops in India and ME for adults and children. Furthermore, he has assisted many international organizations, colleges, and schools in conducting and judging Speech, Debate, and Literary Competitions.