Pushkar Ganesh Vaidya is one of the world’s leading scientists in the field of Astrobiology – the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. A space scientist, speaker, and author, he heads the Indian Astrobiology Research Foundation (IARF) and is driving research on the cosmic origins of life. A witty and engaging storyteller, Pushkar decodes the universe’s teachings—revealing how, from the Big Bang to black holes, cosmic phenomena provide a timeless framework for adaptation, innovation and reinvention.
Beginning his journey early, Pushkar authored his first book “In Search of Aliens” at just 17 years old. Over the last two decades, he has developed flagship programs, implemented at premier institutes including IITs and IIMs. He has delivered several invited talks and a TEDx talk, where his cosmic narratives captivated diverse audiences. His national workshop tour,Life in Space, attracted packed audiences across multiple cities and has engaged over 5,000+participants.
Now translating cosmic wisdom for professionals, Pushkar empowers them to apply the universe’s 13.8-billion-year playbook to drive measurable transformation for organisations, teams and individuals.
