- Hi, my name isSatish Manchikanti
Satish Manchikanti is...
The Co-Founder of U&I, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing youth movements, and the Co-Founder of Change+, an innovative leadership development firm. Driven by his passion for social change and his entrepreneurial mind, he has been successful in leading an organisation that has engaged over 30,000 volunteers to provide quality education to children from less privileged backgrounds across 40 cities in India.
Satish has several national and international speaking credits to his name, including 3 TEDx talks. His powerful speeches are drawn from his rich experiences and he has a natural flair for story-telling. He is known for his unconventional leadership style and motivational training. He crafts high-impact training solutions for his clients and helps young people identify and own their unique value proposition. He is a recognised expert in creating media solutions that engage diverse audiences.
Satish is a visionary with a creative streak. Apart from directing, producing and writing about a hundred corporate films, he has written and co-directed the critically acclaimed documentary, ‘A Handful of Dreams’.
Satish is a 2020 Gratitude Fellow.Motivational Talks
inspire others. if you need to, use words.
Tedx NITTRichy
TEDx VVCE
TEDX CMRIT
Under 25 Summit
IIT JODHPUR
That Stupid Brave Decision
Satish Manchikanti talks about that 'Stupid, brave decision' he took when his life was taking him downhill.
Watch his Ted talk to know how his life took a U-turn.
- What I doI'm currently passionate about...Co-FounderU&I is one of the fastest growing volunteer-driven charities in India. With over a 2700 active volunteers reaching 2000 children through its 56 learning centers in 20 cities.Co-FounderChange+ is a socially driven training company focused on inspiring change today to create a better tomorrow. From conflict to celebrations, language to culture, productivity to leading teams - we customise training to change the way people think, work and play.
Press
- A handful of dreamsA powerful story of a city wide operation against human trafficking through begging rings in Bangalore. This docudrama written and co-directed by Satish Manchikanti, follows the story of two children rescued during Operation Rakshane.
- "Warning: Satish has a unique ability to inspire creativity in others,mobilize teams into action, and collaboratewith diverse groups to accomplish difficult tasks.If you are looking to build something full of beauty and meaning,as well as have a blast along the way, I highly recommendSatish as a partner, resource, or friend for the journey."- Ajit Sivaram, Co-founder, U&I.