Sameer Gaikwad in his corporate avatar specialised in the Electrical Power Industry for over 33 years, leading operations for European and US multinational companies for South Asia & Middle East.

He left his corporate life in 2022 at the age of 54 to follow his passions. He is a disciple of work-life balance with mindful living and loves to mentor young and impressionable minds.

Sameer’s other varied interests include Wellness, Yoga, Vipassana, Nature photography, Indian knowledge systems & civilisation, Amateur astronomy and Heritage conservation. In 2023 he led an ascetic life for a month to complete the 2600 km long Narmada Parikrama, solo on a bicycle. Recently he has authored a book on his Parikrama experiences.