Experience

Leap Scholar

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP - Strategic Initiatives

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Thunderbird School of Global Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  - Leading the setting up of the Thunderbird, ASU Center of Excellence in Mumbai, India that will promote executive education, online degree programs and micro-certifications- Putting together a strategy for positioning Thunderbird as a thought leader in India- Leading the way for forging partnerships with Indian institutes of prominence for Thunderbird and ASU - Leading the setting up of the Thunderbird, ASU Center of Excellence in Mumbai, India that will promote executive education, online degree programs and micro-certifications- Putting together a strategy for positioning Thunderbird as a thought leader in India- Leading the way for forging partnerships with Indian institutes of prominence for Thunderbird and ASU



MentorMind

• India
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Advising on strategy, business plan, business model and providing access to networks Advising on strategy, business plan, business model and providing access to networks



Leadstart (One Point Six Technologies Pvt. Ltd)

• India
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Advising on strategy, business plan, fund raising and providing access to networks Advising on strategy, business plan, fund raising and providing access to networks



HolonIQ

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• India Program Partner

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

  - Contributor to HolonIQ’s Global Education Report for the Indian education sector - India Program Partner for India EdTech Summit and India Executive Program- Supported HolonIQ for promoting the "India and South Asia Edtech 100" - Contributor to HolonIQ’s Global Education Report for the Indian education sector - India Program Partner for India EdTech Summit and India Executive Program- Supported HolonIQ for promoting the "India and South Asia Edtech 100"



Leap Finance

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Nov 2020 - May 2021

  Strategising on pathway and twinning programs with US/Canadian Universities Strategising on pathway and twinning programs with US/Canadian Universities



Wadhwani Foundation

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Wadhwani Entrepreneur

  • Jan 2019 - May 2021

  -Led teams in India, South East Asia and MENA at the Wadhwani Entrepreneur initiative where we inspire, educate and support early-stage entrepreneurs:-Led the global strategy, brand building and deployment for National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) across India, SEA & MENA through B2B channels for college students, thereby improving our impact outcomes by 30%-Scaled entrepreneurship programs through a B2C model across India, SEA, MENA and LATAM to school/college students/professionals by creating innovative digital programs/products -Built out entrepreneurship programs for college incubators to ensure campus venture creation and job creation -Led thought leadership in entrepreneurship education globally with the help of authored articles/podcasts/events-Successfully received grant funding from the Gates Foundation to build capacity across 80 Atal Innovation Mission funded incubators and accelerators across India



Benesse Corporation

• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  - Provided overall guidance to Benesse for their market entry strategy into India- Opened networks and advised on suitable channel partners for distributing Benesse Education products in India - Provided overall guidance to Benesse for their market entry strategy into India- Opened networks and advised on suitable channel partners for distributing Benesse Education products in India



StudyIQ

• Angel Investor

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

  Exited investment with 10x returns on investmentAdvice on Business and growth strategy, fund raising, business plan and enhancement of product offering and business models. Exited investment with 10x returns on investmentAdvice on Business and growth strategy, fund raising, business plan and enhancement of product offering and business models.



Chrysalis EZ Vidya

• India
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021



Noitacude Educational Services Pvt Ltd (Mypeegu.com)

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2021

  Advice on International expansion, investor relations, new business models, operational efficiency, providing access to domestic and international networks. Advice on International expansion, investor relations, new business models, operational efficiency, providing access to domestic and international networks.



SocioLadder Group

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2020

  Advising on strategy, fund raising and business models and processes. Advising on strategy, fund raising and business models and processes.



Eduvanz

• India
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Angel Investor

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2020

  Exited investment with 4x returns Exited investment with 4x returns



Clap Global

• India
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

  Support on Fund raising, development of new business models, technology, financial projections and access to domestic and international networks Support on Fund raising, development of new business models, technology, financial projections and access to domestic and international networks



Hunar Online Courses

• India
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Supporting the leadership on articulating value proposition, building business plan and planning for resources, while thinking through partnerships. Supporting the leadership on articulating value proposition, building business plan and planning for resources, while thinking through partnerships.



Stones2Milestones

• India
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Advise on strategy, business planning and fund raising Advise on strategy, business planning and fund raising



Zee Learn Ltd

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Consultant to Mount Litera School International

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  - Recruitment of senior leadership- Development of career guidance and university placement cell - Introduction of academic and non-academic interventions to enhance student learning outcomes. - Recruitment of senior leadership- Development of career guidance and university placement cell - Introduction of academic and non-academic interventions to enhance student learning outcomes.



SUN PHARMA

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant to Shikha Academy

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  - Visualizing and developing the entire project and operations plan for Shikha Academy, an Innovative School Model for low-income kids as part of the Sun Pharma CSR plans- Hiring and leading the team towards the creation of Shikha Academy – physical infrastructure, curriculum development and teacher training- Supporting Mobilization plans and community outreach- Created budgets and financial plan for the school’s sustainability - Visualizing and developing the entire project and operations plan for Shikha Academy, an Innovative School Model for low-income kids as part of the Sun Pharma CSR plans- Hiring and leading the team towards the creation of Shikha Academy – physical infrastructure, curriculum development and teacher training- Supporting Mobilization plans and community outreach- Created budgets and financial plan for the school’s sustainability



PALGenie Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

• Advisor

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Business Strategy, Product Roadmap Strategy, Networks and Collaborations Business Strategy, Product Roadmap Strategy, Networks and Collaborations



I Love Mondays

• Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - May 2018



Varthana

• India
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2017



The Education Alliance

• India
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Steering Committee Member

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2017



Teach For India

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Advisor

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2017



Akshara Foundation

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2017



Anudip Foundation

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017



EnglishHelper

• India
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017



Aspiring Minds

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017



Omidyar Network

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Investments

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  -Created India & South Asia EdTech investment strategy for the board -Managed both the for profit and non-profit portfolio-Originated deals and led diligence for 60+ companies in EdTech/Education-Led 2 New investments – Vedantu, Centa -Funded Village Capital K12 EdTech Cohort for incubation/mentoring of 15 companies leading to investment in DoubtNut (the highest ranked start-up in the cohort)-Led the $ 4MM follow-on round of funding in Varthana, $1MM follow-on funding in The Education Alliance-Served on the board of 3 for profit companies (Varthana, English Helper and Centa) and 2 non-profit organisations (Anudip Foundation and Akshara Foundation); Observer on 1 for-profit company (Aspiring Minds); part of 2 non-profit steering committees (The Education Alliance and The Education Collective) -Engaged with government bodies for policy advocacy to promote system level impact



FSG

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Funder

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2017



Kalorex

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2015



Deeksha

• India
• Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2015



Kaizenvest

• Singapore
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2015

  -Raised a 70 MM Fund focussed on education as a first time team with other Kaizen founding partners for Kaizen Private Equity, Fund I from IFC, SIFEM, Obviam, UBS, Bertelsmann and Kaizen Domestic Scheme I from HDFC and 350+ Indian HNI’s-Lead due diligence of ~80 potential investee companies in the education sector-Lead investor relations with foreign and domestic investors-Served on the board of 3 portfolio companies – helped promoters define company strategy, build sustainable business models and talent acquisition-Assisted portfolio companies with improving/streamlining education operations-Organised domestic and global thought leadership conferences/events in education



Smart Institute Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2006 - Feb 2009

  -Founded Educational Services Company providing vocational and corporate training programs in Retail, Real Estate, BFSI and Media/Communications-Leading Business Development, Operations, Foreign University Alliances and Academic Curriculum development-Building business plans for new vocational programs with local universities/colleges/institutions -Founded Educational Services Company providing vocational and corporate training programs in Retail, Real Estate, BFSI and Media/Communications-Leading Business Development, Operations, Foreign University Alliances and Academic Curriculum development-Building business plans for new vocational programs with local universities/colleges/institutions



StraEd

• Education Administration Programs

• Vice President

  • Nov 2006 - Oct 2008

  -Developed pedagogy and curriculum for various vocational programs and institutions in India-Forged relationships with US universities with the purpose of bringing US diplomas/degrees to Indian shores through articulation agreements -Developed pedagogy and curriculum for various vocational programs and institutions in India-Forged relationships with US universities with the purpose of bringing US diplomas/degrees to Indian shores through articulation agreements



Great Circle Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

• CEO

  • Feb 2001 - Oct 2006

  - Founded and led an education start-up that started its journey with career guidance services to K-12 schools through psychometric assessments/aptitude tests- Provided consulting for implementing systems and processes to achieve the IBDP accreditation - Pioneered study abroad counselling and SAT/GRE/GMAT coaching- Representing and recruiting for US Universities in India, through Road Shows and Seminars - Led the project management for 2 twinning programs - American National College, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Global Pathways Institute, Mumbai, India.



Dresdner Bank

• Summer Intern

  • May 2000 - Aug 2000

  -Evaluate risk parameters while analysing proposed investment prospects on a daily basis-Analyse the impact mergers, acquisitions, and other business practices will have on the market and economy-Compile analysis findings into a compact report that is useful, accessible, and as in-depth as possible-Created and presented reports at board meetings clearly and concisely to aid in market decision making-Offer financial consultation to company leaders in regard to investment and corporate decisions



NHB Ball & Roller Ltd

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 1997 - Jul 1999

  Engineering Company engaged in the manufacturing of steel balls for Bearings and other applications -Identification of new business areas and preparation of business plan for setting up new plant -Assisted in arranging for a project loan and acquisition of land for new plant -Co-ordinating with multiple local authorities to obtain various permissions -Recruiting various vendors for implementing project of setting up new plant -Trained for purchasing raw material and hence hedging and cross-border transactions



Darashaw

• India
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head Of Equity Research

  • Mar 1994 - Aug 1997

  -Headed the Equity Analysis division-Dealt with major FII’s worldwide-Managed HNI’s portfoliosSenior Associate, Institutional Sales team-Insight into Debt Capital Market: Bond trading and Debt Syndication-Handled both the treasury & credit side of the debt capital market-Worked with corporates for fund raising in the form of corporate bonds/ long term loans/ working capital-Developing and Maintaining relationships with banks & financial institutions -Headed the Equity Analysis division-Dealt with major FII’s worldwide-Managed HNI’s portfoliosSenior Associate, Institutional Sales team-Insight into Debt Capital Market: Bond trading and Debt Syndication-Handled both the treasury & credit side of the debt capital market-Worked with corporates for fund raising in the form of corporate bonds/ long term loans/ working capital-Developing and Maintaining relationships with banks & financial institutions



ASK WEALTH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED

• Equity Analyst

  • May 1991 - Jan 1994

  -Started with and eventually led the Equity Analysis team -Played an instrumental role in the launch of the company’s tie-up with FII’s.-Launched in-house magazine for private investors with equity analysis and investment options -Started with and eventually led the Equity Analysis team -Played an instrumental role in the launch of the company’s tie-up with FII’s.-Launched in-house magazine for private investors with equity analysis and investment options