Verbattle was started by Deepak Thimaya, a veteran with over 25 years’ experience as a well-known television personality, presenter, senior journalist, entrepreneur, teacher, film-maker, producer, trainer, writer, artist, debate promoter, dramatist, brand and image consultant, advertising professional, social entrepreneur, political analyst and motivational speaker. Deepak started his career as an actor on television, but soon diversified his portfolio to include many leadership positions and firsts to his credit including the setting up of Verbattle, the biggest professional debate organisation in India; conceptualising, producing, and executing Mysooru Utsava, Siri Sambhrama for women, Bangalore Health Festival, and Sanjeevini Health Festival; establishing various companies in the fields of advertising, brand promotion, marketing, PR and brand consultancy, and so on.