INDIA: Founder of Temple Connect, Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni was recently honored as a Global Thought Leader of 2025 at the ‘Skill Live: Visionary Voices: Networking Experience event at the Fitzwilliam College, in the prestigious University of Cambridge, UK. This award was an acknowledgment of his relentless efforts in transforming temple ecosystems and pioneering temple management through his innovative entrepreneurial venture, Temple Connect.
Organized by the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), the event brought together a distinguished assembly of global visionaries, industry leaders, and thought pioneers for insightful discussions, book launches, and high-impact networking. A key highlight was launching the ‘Global Thought Leaders of the Year 2025’ coffee table book that prominently featured Giresh Kulkarni. The coffee table book celebrates individuals driving groundbreaking transformation across various fields.
Speaking about this recognition, Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni said, “It’s my pleasure to share this achievement as one of the proud ‘Global Thought Leaders of 2025’. Receiving this honor at Cambridge University is both humbling and inspiring. It reaffirms Temple Connect’s aim to revolutionize temple operations through sustainable, tech-driven innovation and strategic collaboration, ensuring stronger community engagement. This recognition fuels our commitment to preserving cultural legacies while embracing progress, thus enhancing the spiritual experience.”
Through Temple Connect, Kulkarni has redefined a structured approach to temple operations, heritage conservation, and religious tourism. He seeks to ensure that these sacred spaces remain efficiently managed and thrive as centers of faith, history, and sustainable development. Building on this vision, Kulkarni founded an innovative initiative, the International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) which emerged as the world’s largest knowledge-sharing platform for temple administrators, religious scholars, and industry stakeholders. The recognition by LOSD stands as a testament to his vision, further amplifying the significance and impact of his work on an international scale.