My journey is not a straight line, but a rich tapestry woven from hands-on entrepreneurship, deep social research, and a relentless drive to understand the 'why' behind human behavior. I founded and scaled a social enterprise, Chaani.in, from a rooftop shed, learning firsthand the immense challenges and incredible resilience of artisans in India's informal economy. This wasn't just a business; it was my masterclass in value chain complexities, grassroots capital formation, and the real-world impact of digital divides.

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​This lived experience, combined with a Master's in Sociology and Global Change from the University of Edinburgh, informs my unique approach. I blend the empathetic, ground-up perspective of an sociologist with the pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset of a systems thinker. I don't just analyze problems—I build frameworks to solve them, ensuring that policy and technology are not just theoretically sound, but human-centered and effective in the first mile where impact truly matters