GNextGen

Supporting Tomorrow's Leaders With Effective Mentorship

GNextGen, launched in 2025, is Kasadara’s Global NextGen Mentorship Program, which seeks to develop and foster future technology and business leaders. This annual, recurring program is dedicated to supporting rising undergraduate seniors and graduate students from top institutions worldwide. Through targeted mentorship and real-time implementation opportunities, GNextGen aims to bridge the gap between academic institutions and the rapidly evolving tech industry.

GNextGen

A Unique Learning Experience

The GNextGen program focuses on high-demand domains such as:

  • Generative AI (Gen AI)
  • Data Science
  • No-Code and Low-Code Development Platforms
  • Business Applications
  • Analytics

With a focus on practical learning, mentees obtain considerable work experience through active participation in use cases that are relevant to their fields of study and develop skills that are currently in demand.

One-on-One Mentorship for Maximum Impact

The core of the GNextGen program is mentorship. Every mentee is assigned a mentor who is an industry expert and whose background, skills, and experience fit with the mentee’s career goals.

This relationship is designed to be mutually enriching, offering significant benefits to both mentees and mentors:

For Mentees:

  • Direct access to industry professionals with deep subject matter expertise.
  • Mentorship on career paths, emerging industry trends, and in-demand skills.
  • Exposure to real-world use cases and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Curated online learning resources to enhance technical and business acumen.

For Mentors:

  • The opportunity to give back to the industry by shaping the next generation of professionals.
  • The ability to share knowledge and insights that drive innovation.
  • A chance to engage with fresh perspectives and emerging talent.

Time Commitment & Program Structure

Mentors are expected to dedicate 8 to 16 hours per month, which includes:

  • Regular check-ins and one-on-one mentoring sessions with their assigned mentees.
  • Providing insights on industry best practices and career development strategies.
  • Offering support in implementing real-world use cases based on industry scenarios.

This structured yet flexible format allows mentors and mentees to utilize their time effectively.

Meet Our 2025 GNextGen 2nd Cohort

The GNextGen program brings together talented students from some of the world’s most prestigious universities in the USA and India. The 2025 cohort -2 includes participants from:

  • University of California, Davis, USA
  • Santa Clara University, USA
  • Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India
  • University of Central Florida, USA
  • University of Connecticut, USA
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

This multidimensional, immensely talented group of students will greatly benefit from expert mentoring, hands-on experience, and an environment that nurtures creativity and professional growth.

Cohort 2

Kickoff: Session 1

Title: The Role of Generative AI in the Modern Enterprises.

Guest Speaker:
Mr. Muthu A,
Data & Gen AI Strategy Leader

Date & Time: Sep 20, 2025, 10.30 AM EDT / 2.30 PM GMT / 8 PM IST

Session 2

Title: AI in Healthcare Research.

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ashwin Rajkumar,
Independent Director

Date & Time: Oct 25, 2025, 10.30 AM EDT / 2.30 PM GMT / 8 PM IST

Session 3

Title: Healthcare Payer Data Engineering and AI Use Cases.

Guest Speaker:
Mr. Bala Rangasamy,
Director of Product Data Engineering at BCBS

Date & Time: Nov 15, 2025, 10.30 AM EDT / 2.30 PM GMT / 9 PM IST

Session 4

Title: Industry 4.0/5.0 and Digital Twins – Impact of AI in the Manufacturing Domain.

Guest Speaker:
Mr. Sundararaman Ganapathiraman,
Chief Scientist and Head – Wipro Research

Date & Time: Dec 27, 2025, 10.30 AM EDT / 2.30 PM GMT / 9 PM IST