About
I’m a global partnerships and strategy leader with 20+ years of experience spanning technology, philanthropy, and social impact. My career has included senior roles at Apple, Google and Microsoft as well as philanthropic leadership at Pratham USA with experience across the US, India and global marketsCurrently designing, building and launching Kairos Infiniti Ventures!I bring a track record of building high-impact initiatives across sectors, with expertise in:- Intersection of AI/technology and Impact- Global partnerships & ecosystem building- Philanthropy, CSR, and capital flows to the Global South- Impact investing & fund strategy- Consulting/advisory for social entrepreneurs- AI skilling, digital inclusion, and the future of work- Diaspora engagement and cross-border collaborations
Experience
Managing Director
Kairos Infiniti Ventures · San Francisco Bay Area
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Kairos Infiniti Ventures is a purpose-built venture capital fund investing in Seed to Series A, Applied AI & AI-enabled enterprises that expand access, agency, and opportunity at population scale. Our Mission is to drive economic productivity and formalize livelihoods for the Next 3 Billion across the Global South.
Consultant - Stanford Seed Entrepreneur Program
Stanford Seed · San Francisco Bay Area
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The Stanford Seed Program of the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies is a Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Seed-trained entrepreneurs are empowered to scale their companies, create valuable local, regional, and global networks, and transform lives in their communities.
Strategic Advisor
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Democratizing growth narratives for enterprises, startups and accelerators/incubators with storytelling and AI
Strategic Advisor
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Designing, building and driving India/Global partnerships and growth for Verix and AI Kiran Verix is a groundbreaking authentication and verification platform powered by blockchain and generative AI. Designed to combat fraud and ensure transparency, Verix enables organizations to seamlessly verify certifications, skills, awards, tickets, products, and more in real-time.
Strategic Advisor
Advising various social-impact organizations on partnerships, scaling and operations · San Francisco Bay Area
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Advisor
LunARC DAO · San Francisco Bay Area
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Linking communities to establish the first learning institution on the Moon ** The Lunar University **
Founding Limited Partner
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A historic first fund with a mission to increase the diversity quotient in the venture capital ecosystem, the Neythri Futures Fund positions South Asian women front and center as key investors and stakeholders and offers an opportunity to amplify their influence and catalyze innovation. The fund offers a distinct and differentiated advantage to the startups it invests in - access to the diverse, talent network of its LP base that is composed of senior executives, operators, investors, and board members who are committed to the success of these companies. The Neythri Futures Fund will invest in tech-enabled, venture-scale startups led by diverse teams.
Leadership Circle | Social Impact and Community Leadership Executive Committee
Neythri.org · San Francisco Bay Area
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Neythri is enabling the professional success of South Asian women by fostering community, conversation, and outcomes in the areas of leadership development, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and social good neythri.org
Director - Corporate Philanthropy + Strategic Partnerships
Pratham USA · San Francisco Bay Area
* Designing, building and growing global strategic partnerships at Pratham * Leading Corporate philanthropy engagements : - Global Employee Engagement campaigns - Corporate/Institutional/CSR Funding - Building a global Corporate Advocacy community - New Partnership/Alliance models * In-depth partnership with India programs and operations on planning and execution.
Advisor-Corporate Partnerships
Pratham USA · San Francisco Bay Area
* Building a global corporate engagement framework * Collaborating on digital events Since 1994 Pratham has worked to give every child in India the quality education they need to thrive, at school, in work - and in life. Pratham reaches millions of children and youth in India each year through operations in 23 cities, 21 states, and two union territories. Pratham focuses on developing low-cost and scalable solutions to address gaps in the education system and work in collaboration with India’s governments, communities, educators, and industries to improve learning outcomes and influence education policy. Pratham USA is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) charity with 14 chapters across the United States that raise awareness and mobilize financial resources for their work on the ground.
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA, Marketing,Strategic Mgmt
Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi
MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
St. Francis College for Women
BSc., Bachelor of Science (Math, Physics and Chemistry)
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