The Family Business Centre (FBC) is housed within IDEATE Lab as a JGU wide initiative. It focuses on supporting business families through education, capability development, ecosystem connects, mentoring, consulting and international collaborations to help drive their family business’ performance, resilience, cohesion, governance and legacy impacts to the next level. The Centre recognizes the unique dynamics and impact of family businesses in India's growth story and works with both next-generation, incumbent generation family business leaders as well as their various stakeholders.
Transition & succession planning for next-gen family entrepreneurs
Digital transformation,
Global collaboration with international partners
Industry-facing executive programs and immersion bootcamps
Masters in Family Business (Online) finalized – launching October 2025 Family Business Roundtable conducted with 40+ participants (alumni & industry)
Curated Mentorship & Accelerator Access for student and alumni-led family businesses – successfully launched our Venture Builder program with over a dozen alumni ventures and a dozen current student ventures, over 100
crores of growth in value creation!
Conducted a very popular “Understanding Angel Investing” workshops series Launched “Biswamil-lions” our curated alumni-led early stage angel investor group for our existing students, as well as our alumni and
stakeholders
Conducted two highly successful executive development programs and an outreach and collaboration initiative with a leading law firm in Southern India
Strong alumni & investor engagement across FBC and IDEATE Lab initiatives
Master’s in Family Business (Online) – launching October 2025
Intensive non-residential programs
Field trips and outreach
Philippe J Weil is an established leader in operating international Family Offices and trusted consultant. His passionate holistic approach to Family and Business is unique and impactful. PJW is an author of books and articles, a well-respected international speaker and docent.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjweil/
Suraj Malik has experience in setting up and managing family offices and trusts for business owners for effective succession planning. Active in contributing to family office ecosystem in India on areas such as growth strategy and finance and providing solutions on ownership structuring, asset protection, fund raising and exit planning.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maliksuraj/
Dr. Vinod Surana is a renowned lawyer, mediator, and conflict management specialist, recognized among “100 Legal Luminaries of India” by Lexis Nexis and recommended by Chambers & Partners for Corporate/M&A. He holds advanced qualifications from institutions like Harvard, Cornell, LSE, and IIMs. Beyond law, he is a CEO coach, keynote speaker, and policy advocate with a deep interest in diplomacy, organic living, and mediation. His work blends legal expertise with a commitment to peace, progress, and purposeful leadership.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vinod-surana-69751b39/
Mr. Ajay Sharma Director & Promoter, Shree Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhawan Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ajay Sharma leads Shree Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhawan Pvt. Ltd., India's largest Ayurvedic medicine manufacturer. A key figure in the third generation of the Baidyanath legacy, he has played a pivotal role in its growth beyond the 100-year mark. Educated at St. Joseph’s School, Mayo College, and Allahabad University, he joined the family business at 19 and took charge by 35. He serves on the boards of Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital and the Chauhan Bhawan Ayurveda Research Foundation. Recipient of the prestigious Nagarjuna Award, Mr. Sharma is also a passionate painter and lives in New Delhi.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-sharma-b57715171/
Here, is a model showing the various Ecosystem Partners of IDEATE Lab and Family Business Centre.
