Nishigandha Kulkarni
Founder
Nishigandhaji, a Pune-based entrepreneur, has dedicated twenty years to empowering women and special children. She believes overcoming fear is key to success and has taken up paragliding to help women conquer their fears. Drawing from her own experiences, she aims to inspire thousands of women to embrace fearlessness and achieve success.
Pankaj Gugale
Paragliding & Management Team
Pankaj Sir, a paragliding veteran with 20 years of experience, is renowned for his expertise gained from flying across various locations, including South Africa. As the most seasoned player in Kamshet, akin to Sachin Tendulkar, he offers exceptional guidance and counseling to tourists, ensuring a safe and thrilling paragliding adventure with Phoenix Adventure Sports.
Pratik Kute
Founder
Pratik Sir, a mechanical engineer turned paragliding enthusiast, leverages his technical expertise to provide accurate weather forecasts and technical guidance for tourists. With a decade of experience, he has helped thousands overcome fear and enjoy the exhilarating experience of paragliding through his counseling. Many continue to express gratitude to Pratik for his invaluable support.
Rajkumar Shirke
Co-founder
Rajkumar Shirke, a young sports teacher from Pasrani village near Panchgani, fulfilled his childhood dream of paragliding after completing his education. With a B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed., he quickly made a name for himself in Pune's sports scene, inspiring hundreds of children to leave their mobile phones behind and embrace sports, ultimately grooming them into successful athletes.
Pawan Shinde
Pilot
Pawan Sir, hailed as the world's finest paragliding pilot, exhibits a natural talent and passion for the sport. With a decade of experience, he effortlessly maneuvers paragliders, ensuring a safe and exhilarating journey for passengers of all ages and sizes. As a key member of the pilot team, Pawan eagerly welcomes tourists to experience the thrill of paragliding under his expert guidance.
Ishan Nanaware
CEO
Ishan Nanavare, a 12-year-old sports enthusiast, has been immersed in adventure sports, particularly paragliding, for the past two years. Inspired by his father, he co-founded Phoenix Adventure Sports and displays remarkable courage and determination to lead the company forward, aiming to introduce over one lakh people to the thrill of paragliding.
