Viresh is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and technologist, with more than 20 years of experience in the global software industry. He led Installshield Software Corporation into becoming a leader of innovative software development solutions and a brand recognized by software developers worldwide.

Viresh has been awarded multiple industry awards including: KPMG’s “Illinois High Tech Award”, Ernst & Young’s “Software Entrepreneur of the Year Award” as well as being recognized in Silicon India Magazine’s “Top 100”. He also has been recognized by top Chicago business publication, Crain’s Chicago Business, the “Forty under Forty: Executives to Watch” and the “Who’s Who in Chicago Business” list.

Viresh served as president and co-founder of TiE Midwest. In addition, he is a member of the Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering’s Advisory Board and a member of the Board of Directors of Telerik Corporation. Viresh holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Akash founded LeewayHertz Technologies. Under his leadership, LeewayHertz has grown quickly; attracting world-class talent to the company.

His mastery of usability, interface design, and system architecture has motivated the company to create aesthetically beautiful, useful and highly functional applications.

Akash has a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications from Indraprastha University. He has also been awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for 2008 as well as being nominated for Most Popular Entrepreneur by Sun Microsystems Sun Startup Essentials in 2009.

Rajesh Takyar heads the Information Technology and Operations team at LeewayHertz. Rajesh has over 20 years experience in the IT and web solutions industry. His leadership guides our IT and Operations team in providing world class infrastructure to our design and development and project management delivery teams and ensuring that our internal systems are available 24x7 with the right level of redundancy and reliability and security.

Lance heads the sales function at our US headquarters in the Chicago area. In addition to assisting customers from both the United Kingdom and the Americas, Lance also establishes robust strategies and bulletproof processes for the global sales and business development team. Lance is no stranger to building world-class, customer-focused organizations that don't merely generate steady revenue growth, but delight their customers along the way.

He has contributed his expertise to high-tech corporations such as InstallShield Software Corporation, Macrovision, and Acresso. Additionally, Lance's vast professional background includes managing customer experiences in positions affiliated with Volkswagen AG, Guitar Center, and multiple television production companies.

His approach and management style is aligned with the acclaimed FISH! Philosophy of sales and customer care, which is summarized through four main tenants: 1] Choose Your Attitude, 2] Be Present, 3] Make Their Day, and 4] Have Fun! He truly believes that this is the only way to deliver a world-class experience to his customers. Lance earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communications and a minor in Business from Southern Illinois University.

Mansi heads the marketing and finance functions at LeewayHertz. With more than 5 years of industrial experience in planning, conceptualization and execution of marketing strategies her responsibilities range from setting overall corporate strategy, market positioning and branding. Mansi is responsible for the strategy, tactics and programs to create interest, demand and recognition for LeewayHertz and its services. In 2010, she was awarded by iGroup for being “Second Best Young Women Leader of the Year 2010”. She holds a Masters degree in Marketing & Business Administration from Institute of Management Technology.