About BCN Circle

A Trusted Business Network

Connected by Life Catalyst. Powered by Trust.

An exclusive community of entrepreneurs sharing a common mindset, common values, and a common commitment to ethical business growth — a secure environment for networking, referrals, and strategic collaborations.

One Philosophy. One Network. Unlimited Opportunities.

समान विचारसरणी, परस्पर विश्वास आणि सुरक्षित व्यावसायिक नातेसंबंध यांवर आधारित उद्योजकांचे एक मजबूत नेटवर्क.

The BCN Way

Our Own Model.
Built for Indian Entrepreneurs.

BCN Circle isn't a copy of anyone — it's our own discipline. Each circle is a private room of vetted entrepreneurs who meet on a fixed rhythm, refer real business, and hold each other accountable to growth.

What makes BCN unique is that membership is earned through the BE Program — every member has already done the inner work of clarity, systems, and ambition before they walk in.

The outcome: a room of people who think big, act decisively, and genuinely want each other to win.

Disciplined Rhythm

Fixed weekly meetings keep momentum and accountability alive.

One Per Category

Only one professional per business category, per circle.

Referrals That Close

Tracked introductions, transparent outcomes, real business done.

Earned Membership

Open only to BE Program graduates — depth over numbers.

Our Founders

The Visionaries Behind BCN Circle

Two complementary forces — strategy and execution — together shaping Life Catalyst and BCN Circle.

Mr. Atul Thakur
Founder

Mr. Atul Thakur

Founder · Strategy & Mentorship

The Strategist & Public Face

Atul Thakur is the founder, business strategist, and public face of Life Catalyst and BCN Circle. A seasoned mentor to hundreds of entrepreneurs, he architects the frameworks, vision, and growth narrative that define the BE Program and the BCN movement.

Business StrategyMentorship & BE ProgramVision & Brand
"Businesses don't fail for lack of effort — they fail for lack of clarity. BCN Circle gives entrepreneurs both clarity and a community to grow with."
Mr. Amrish Deshpande
Co-Founder

Mr. Amrish Deshpande

Co-Founder · Operations & Execution

The Pillar Behind the Scenes

Amrish Deshpande is the steady force that keeps Life Catalyst and BCN Circle running with precision. From program management to on-ground execution, he owns the systems, member experience, and operational rhythm that turn vision into delivery — day after day.

Operations & ManagementProgram ExecutionMember Experience
"Vision without execution stays a dream. Our job is to make sure every promise we make to a member, we deliver — flawlessly."

Together, Atul Thakur and Amrish Deshpande lead Life Catalyst Pvt. Ltd. and BCN Circle — one engineering the strategy and growth narrative, the other ensuring every program, meeting, and member promise is delivered with care.

Our Director

Guiding Force on the Board

Adv. Ravindra Kanade — Director, BCN Circle
Director

Adv. Ravindra Kanade

Director · Cooperative Leadership & Governance

Cooperative Sector Veteran · 25+ Years

Adv. Ravindra Kanade is a seasoned cooperative-sector leader, advocate, and the Managing Director of Shri Mangalnath Multistate. With over 25 years of experience guiding multistate cooperative societies and credit institutions, he brings governance depth, regulatory rigour, and a long-term institution-building mindset to the BCN Circle board.

Education

B.Sc., B.Ed., G.D.C. & A., LL.B., LL.M.

Current Role

Managing Director — Shri Mangalnath Multistate · Director, Multistate Federation

Social & Educational Contributions

  • Member, Development Committee — Siddheshwar Mahavidyalaya, Majalgaon
  • Member, Development Committee — Sundarrao Solanke Mahavidyalaya, Majalgaon
  • Past President — Rotary Club, Majalgaon (2025)

Honours & Awards

Best CEO — Multi-State FederationSahakar Ratna Puraskar — Dainik SakalSahakar Bhushan PuraskarMajalgaon Bhushan PuraskarMaharashtra Gaurav PuraskarBest Business of the Year 2025 — Life Catalyst
"Strengthening every cooperative and multistate institution — through sound finance, technical guidance, and trusted mentorship — so the cooperative movement grows stronger, more capable, and more progressive."
Life Catalyst Pvt. Ltd.

The Parent Company

Powered by Life Catalyst Pvt. Ltd.

Life Catalyst is a business transformation company. Its flagship Business Excellence Program has transformed hundreds of entrepreneurs — giving them mindset, systems, and community to scale 10x. BCN Circle is the networking arm that extends the BE Program into a living referral ecosystem.

✦ Exclusive Access — BE Members Only

Want to Join BCN Circle? Start with the Business Excellence Program.

BCN Circle membership is not sold separately — it is an exclusive benefit for Business Excellence Program members. Complete the 4-month transformation program and earn your seat in one of our two elite circles.

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₹7,000
Total: ₹35,000 · GST Waived
9 Deep Sessions
4 Months
Starts 23rd May 2026
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