Dr. Tausif Malik
Founder, Publisher, Editor & Academician
Dr. Tausif Malik is an entrepreneur, media professional, educationist, publisher, and global business strategist with extensive experience across media, marketing, education, technology, entrepreneurship, and international business development. He is the Founder Director, Publisher and Editor of TMA Worldwide, with a presence in India and the USA, and has been involved in developing media and business platforms connecting professionals, entrepreneurs, institutions, and organizations across India, the United States, the GCC, and other international markets. With academic qualifications including M.Com, M.B.A. and D.B.A., Dr. Malik combines business knowledge with a strong understanding of communications, strategic marketing, and international collaboration.
Dr. Malik is also the driving force behind several initiatives focused on media, entrepreneurship, education, technology, and global connectivity. Through TMA Worldwide, he has developed platforms including The Desi Buzz, The MAD Buzz, The Dubai Buzz, GCCStartup.News and Startup Berita, creating opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and community leaders to share their stories and connect with wider audiences. He is also the Founder of RiseBack, an affordable EdTech initiative focused on making education, professional training, test preparation, and certificate programs more accessible through technology and AI. His work has consistently focused on creating platforms that connect ideas with people, institutions, markets, and opportunities.
As the Founder and driving force behind the Pune Ideas Festival, Dr. Tausif Malik is committed to positioning Pune as a leading hub for ideas, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, technology, media, and global collaboration. The festival brings together students, academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, innovators, and international delegates to exchange knowledge and develop meaningful partnerships. Through the Organizing Committee and its network of industry and academic leaders, Dr. Malik aims to create a sustainable platform that celebrates Pune's intellectual and entrepreneurial heritage while connecting it with the global innovation ecosystem. The festival is guided by the philosophy “Ideas for Today, Impact for Tomorrow.”
