About

Why The Leaders' Canvas exists

Most industries do not suffer from a shortage of information. What is often missing is the space to sit with difficult questions, listen to different experiences and examine how ideas work in the real world.

The Leaders' Canvas was created to provide that space.

It is a leadership and industry forum where people can speak honestly, disagree respectfully and learn from the experiences of others. Each edition is shaped by the city, its community and the questions that matter at that moment.

Philosophy

Our philosophy

Experiences and Conversations Shape Actions.

Experience gives an idea context.

Conversation allows it to be questioned.

Action gives it meaning.

That belief sits at the heart of every edition of The Leaders' Canvas.

Origins

How it began

The Leaders' Canvas emerged through a collaboration between The Collaborative Canvas Podcast and AX Pulse / Asia Research Media.

The Collaborative Canvas brought a belief in the power of individual stories and long-form conversations. AX Pulse brought a wider industry and regional perspective. Together, they created a physical forum where those conversations could move from the studio into the room—and from the room into action.

The first edition in Delhi (Gurugram) established the format; the next edition will be announced on the upcoming editions page.

People

Core members

Ankesh Saxena, Co-Founder & Curator at The Leaders' Canvas

Ankesh Saxena

Co-Founder & Curator

Founder and host of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast and Co-Founder & CBO of Acutus AI, Ankesh brings more than 25 years of experience across market research, consumer insights, entrepreneurship and industry storytelling.

Claudia Siregar, Co-Founder & Curator at The Leaders' Canvas

Claudia Siregar

Co-Founder & Curator

Founder of Asia Research Media and AX Pulse, Claudia brings deep connections across the global research, insights and business community, along with extensive experience in building industry conversations and collaborations.

Colin Wong, Co-Curator & Australia Lead at The Leaders' Canvas

Colin Wong

Co-Curator & Australia Lead

Australia Lead for The Leaders' Canvas, helping shape editions and conversations across the region.

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