I have a track record of building and running successful start-ups and leading strategic, multi-million dollar initiatives for enterprise organizations such as Esri, IBM, and Thomson Reuters. I have directed product and customer initiatives across banking & finance, business intelligence, education, GIS, legal, non-profit, retail, software development, and telecom industries. I am the co-founder of the widely published 'The INDUStry Show' - a live, talk show sharing journeys of Indian entrepreneurs worldwide.
I led strategic innovation, product, and program management initiatives for the multi-billion dollar, privately-held Esri. I built and oversaw Esri's Early Adopter Program for software testing (Alpha and Beta), Esri Labs - an innovation incubator. I also had the privilege of leading the concept-to-market launch of Esri's first and only indoor mapping system - ArcGIS Indoors. Prior to my role at Esri, I led the development of the first mobile ERP app and integrated several acquisitions for Thomson Reuters.
I consider myself extremely fortunate and strongly believe in paying-it-forward. You will often find me advocating and volunteering for causes I truly believe in - children's education, nutrition, and fostering entrepreneurship. I serve on the board of Akshaya Patra, Antha Prerna Foundation, and Pratham-all 501c (3) non-profits and have helped raise $15mn to eradicate poverty, hunger, educate underserved children, and help marginalized entrepreneurs.
I have a Doctorate in Strategy & Innovation and an MBA in Leadership and Organizational Change Management. I am also a certified Program (PgMP) and Project Manager (PMP) earned through the Project Management Insititute. As a Pepperdine alum, I love the waves and I am an upcoming paddle-boarder. I am also an avid cyclist and have a few century rides under my saddle.
