Naveen Deshpande is the Founder and Director of Mixtape Entertainment and Ground Control, two pioneering companies shaping India’s independent music and production ecosystem. With over two decades of experience, Naveen has built an influential presence across artist representation, bookings, touring, and festival management—championing acts like Bloodywood, Pentagram, and Skyharbor. His production agency Ground Control has become a go-to for cutting-edge lighting design, working with festivals like Lollapalooza India and artists like Anoushka Shankar, Prateek Kuhad, and Divine. In 2025, Ground Control became the first Indian lighting project to be featured in MA Lighting’s international calendar, placing Naveen alongside global legends like Metallica and Eurovision.