FREE non profit Business Network supporting the community
in and around Pearland, Texas since 2016 - no membership fees
GB FuturePreneurs
GB FuturePreneurs is our amazing effort in which we encourageyouth to be creative, do community service, hard work, think out of the box, embrace, leadership and more .... read more
GB Healthcare Network
One of our core focus is Healthcare. Pearland has a huge Healthcare presence and a big part of our efforts is to support the healthcare community read more
GB Ambassadors
Our Ambassador program is unique and designed to give opportunities to individuals who want to serve and promote goodwill in the community read more
The GB Team
GB Team comprises of active community members who step up to support the effort through sheer volunteerism and good samaritanism read more
GB Youth Ambassadors
GB Youth Ambassadors are next generation leaders leading our FuturePrenuers projects read more
Shiv Kandavelu is a seasoned technology development leader with an illustrious 25-year career spanning diverse industry verticals. Skilled in shepherding concepts to fruition, he enjoys navigating the intricate landscapes of innovation and production. Currently, he holds the position of Director of IT, Cybersecurity, and Platform Engineering at a dynamic late-stage startup.
Shiv volunteered for IAPAC in 2023 and joined them in 2024. Shiv's involvement with the Greater Houston Tamil School(HTS) from 2012 to 2020 underscores his belief in the power of education. As a volunteer, treasurer, and board member, he played a pivotal role in not only nurturing the institution but also championing the recognition of Tamil language for second language credit by the Texas Education Agency. He also served as the Houston Chapter coordinator for Asha for Education(AfE) and volunteer book distribution coordinator for patients at the renowned U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Guided by the principle of karma, He actively fosters the growth and development of Indian Origin Candidates, leveraging his experience and influence to empower future leaders. In his leisure time, Shiv indulges in his passion for exploring new-age hardware technology, preserving antique innovations, and biking adventures.
Our Ambassadors Team
GB Ambassadors initiative was launched in 2020. As a pilot project, we have combined our Ambassador program with our Apprentice program.
Madhan Kumar Vijayakumar is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of experience in IT services. He brings deep expertise in Data, Digital Transformation, Cloud technologies, and Account Management, driving measurable business value for clients across BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), Healthcare, and Retail domains.
Throughout his career, Madhan has consistently delivered cost optimization and operational efficiency. His leadership has been instrumental in managing large-scale production support transitions and enterprise data/database migrations for major BFSI clients.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, complemented by a one-year professional course in Software Engineering, where he gained expertise in Mainframe technologies, .NET, VB, Oracle, and SQL Server. He is a certified IBM DataStage 390 and QualityStage Developer, and in 2021, earned the AWS Certified Solutions Architect credential. Motivated by his strong background in Insurance IT, Madhan also obtained Insurance Provider Licenses for Texas and Tennessee in 2025.
Madhan has been a resident of Pearland, Texas, for over 10 years, where he lives with his family. He actively volunteers with organizations such as Keep Pearland Beautiful, the Houston Food Bank, Greater Houston Tamil School, and Greater Businesses of Pearland initiatives. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing tennis and gardening.
Our Ambassador program is for those who want to serve and also enhance their leadership skills, we are unique and different from other programs
- Our Ambassadors DO NOT make any financial investment in the organization towards their apparel or gear
- Our Ambassadors give just 5 to 10 hours in a month depending on our events and activities. The rest of the time is their time for their job/business/family/other things.
- Our Ambassadors are very active in the community and work as a team to support the community.
- Our Ambassadors are incentivized in several ways through recognition, leadership, organizational recognition, business promotion,
GB Ambassadors
- Promote Goodwill in the community selflessly
- Organize events and workshops
- Promote citizenship
- Serve as apprentices as they enhance their leadership skills
- Support business growth and contribute to the health of the economy
- Promote diversity, support minorities,
- Promote culture
- Support our kids and youth programs
Lety Jimenez- Ler WFG Transamerica Business partner
What She’s Passionate About: Lety is passionate about empowering families through financial education, supporting small businesses, and creating opportunities for growth within the community. She believes in building strong foundations so future generations can thrive. I enjoyed being part of Greater Business of Pearland because I am deeply committed to uplift my community!
Fun Fact / Personal Touch: Lety loves spending time with her family, giving back through community events, and mentoring others to become the best version of themselves. She’s also a proud bilingual advocate who enjoys connecting people and building meaningful relationships.
Bincy Jacob is a business owner and community advocate, living in the Houston area for the last 10 years. Bincy dedicated 15+ years as an advocate and non-profit executive in the field of violence against women and immigrant rights. After forming Advocates Real Estate Group in 2014, Bincy serves the community as an industry leader, a contributor to various news and online media, and an advocate for civic engagement and marginalized communities.