Our Team
Experts Behind Our Impact
Our team brings together rich experience from government, consulting, global institutions, and industry, united by a shared commitment to public problem-solving.
Jai Prakash
Founder & CEO
Jai Prakash
Founder & CEO
Brief Bio
Mr Jai Prakash has a decade long experience on leading strategic policy engagements. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and having served as NITI Aayog Official for 5 years, he has seen policymaking at the highest rung of the current government.
Sectoral & Functional Experience
Jai’s core competencies span Public Policy Advisory, Regulatory Engagement, Market Entry Strategy, Investment Facilitation, and Business Expansion.
Clients
He has advised a wide range of stakeholders including Central Ministries, Regulatory Authorities (e.g., IRDAI, NPCI), IVCA (India Venture Capital Association), technology platforms, and apex industry associations such as CII, FICCI, and NASSCOM.
Key Assignments
- Advised Fortune 500 companies, digital marketplaces, and Venture Capital firms on regulatory risk mitigation and government engagement.
- Headed Public Policy at PB Fintech, leading initiatives for KYC reforms with IRDAI and NPCI.
- Played pivotal roles in national programs such as Digital India, Startup India, and inter-ministerial collaboration frameworks.
- Developed investor-focused policy proposals and contributed to sectoral reforms in chemicals, defence, pharmaceuticals, and housing.
- Instrumental in framing market entry and expansion strategies for multinational firms navigating India’s regulatory ecosystem.
Skill Badges
- NITI Aayog, Government of India
- Investment Promotion & Ease of Doing Business
- Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Governance & Reform
- Policy Communication & Thought Leadership
Gaurav Kumar
Co-founder & COO
Gaurav Kumar
Co-founder & COO
Brief Bio
Mr. Gaurav Kumar brings over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy and agri-tech sectors. A graduate in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and a PGDM in Strategy and Operations from IIM Bangalore, he combines deep technical knowledge, industry experience (across organizations like NTPC, Adani, and ReNew Power), and flair for entrepreneurship.
Sectoral & Functional Experience
Gaurav specializes in business operations, policy engagement, regulatory strategy, and scaling technology-driven ventures.
Clients
He has worked with government bodies, agri-input suppliers, financial institutions, energy sector companies, and data/tech partners involved in Gramik’s ecosystem.
Key Assignments
- Spearheaded 100x revenue growth of India’s leading agri-commerce platform—from ₹1.5 Cr in FY23 to ₹150 Cr in FY25. Managed end-to-end project planning for Solar/Wind/Hybrid sites, including CAPEX approval and development. Conducted techno-commercial bid management, financial modeling, and JV evaluations for renewable energy investments. Redesigned inventory systems, reducing stock-outs and implementing ERP-based procurement and reporting.
- Advised Deputy Health Minister on Vision 2030—benchmarked global models and built roadmaps.
- Integrated workforce nutrition into ESG/SEBI frameworks—mapped regulations and shaped policy rollout.
Skill Badges
- Agri-Tech & Financial Inclusion
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability
- Regulatory Strategy
- Governance & Reform
- Strategic Operations & Entrepreneurship
- Public Policy
Vivek Singh
Partner
Vivek Singh
Partner
Brief Bio
Mr. Vivek Singh is a seasoned public finance and policy strategist with extensive experience in government and financial sectors. An alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, ICAI, and a gold medalist from IIM Shillong, he served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister.
Sectoral & Functional Experience
Vivek’s expertise spans fiscal policy, budget strategy, corporate governance, and public communication. Within the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Ministry, he played a pivotal role in coordinating budget design, liaising with departments, and translating complex financial policies for public and stakeholder engagement.
Clients
He has collaborated closely with Finance Ministers, senior government officials, budget task force members, and business school administration.
Key Assignments
- Integral member of the Minister’s office, overseeing policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, and budget event planning.
- Played a key role in five successive national budgets, supporting fiscal policy design and implementation.
- Executed strategic initiatives for defence investment planning, policy analysis, and inter-ministerial coordination.
- Appointed as a Distinguished Alumnus, contributing to curriculum design, governance oversight, and academic policy at IIM Shillong.
- Designed and operationalized key budget components including taxation, subsidies, fiscal deficit control, disinvestment, and macroeconomic frameworks.
Skill Badges
- Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Policy Communication & Thought Leadership
- Public Finance & Corporate Governance
- Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Economic Analysis
- Higher Education Governance
Debanshu Roy
Partner
Debanshu Roy
Partner
Brief Bio
Dr. Debanshu Roy is a public health policy strategist with over a decade of experience in policy design and implementation across India and globally. A Fulbright Scholar in Health Economics & Policy from the University of Texas, Houston, and an alumnus of Grant Medical College, he has served at senior levels in India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Sectoral & Functional Experience
Debanshu’s core strengths lie in public health policy, digital health innovation, program design, and stakeholder engagement.
Clients
He has worked with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India), National Health Authority, Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia), Department of Education (Delhi), UT Administration Chandigarh, GAIN, USAID, Global Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, NHSRC, and FSSAI.
Key Assignments
- Led national EMR support managing analytics, surveillance, risk communication, and contributed to COWIN, including AI tools for data validation.
- Operationalized digital health mission—designed health IDs, registries, and public-private participation strategy.
- Drove tech adoption via academic–NGO partnerships and AI prototypes for digital health.
- Advised Deputy Health Minister on Vision 2030—benchmarked global models and built implementation roadmaps.
- Integrated workforce nutrition into ESG/SEBI frameworks—mapped regulations and supported policy rollout.
Skill Badges
- Public Health Policy
- Systemic Reforms
- MoHFW, Govt of India
- Digital Health & Governance
- MoHFW, Govt of Nepal
- MoH, Govt of KSA
Amit Ranjan
Partner
Amit Ranjan
Partner
Brief Bio
Mr. Amit Ranjan brings over 15 years of global leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, product development, and program management across the automotive, battery systems, and energy regeneration sectors. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA and a B.E. from B.I.T. Mesra, India.Sectoral & Functional Experience
Amit specializes in automotive powertrain engineering, battery systems, manufacturing strategy, and public policy related to emerging mobility and electrification.Clients
He has worked with leading OEMs such as Stellantis and Canoo, energy providers including Cummins and Duke Energy, and university innovation ecosystems. He has also engaged with U.S. state legislators to strengthen collaboration between policy, technology, and industry.Key Assignments
- Led the $220M launch for greenfield battery and brownfield EV manufacturing plants at Canoo.
- Spearheaded development of AI-driven quality systems, autonomous AGVs, and a $20M Business Operating System.
- Developed a patented silicone encapsulation process to mitigate battery thermal runaway.
- Managed Ferrari F160 engine program across 3 plants and 17 Tier-1 suppliers, recovering $26M in contractual claims.
- Founded Asterisk Green Inc. to develop Smart Micro Grids in partnership with Cummins and Duke Energy.
Skill Badges
- Automotive, Electrification, Battery & Energy Systems Engineering
- Product Engineering, Manufacturing & Program Management
- Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, Global Supply Chain
- SAE Battery Safety Standards J2929 – Chairperson
- Adjunct Professor / Board Member – KIIT India & Oakland University (USA)
Pratik Sinha
Senior Manager
Pratik Sinha
Senior Manager
Brief Bio
Mr. Pratik Sinha is a public policy and data strategy professional with cross-sectoral experience spanning government, consulting and analytics. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and Gold Medalist from the University of Delhi, he has served in leadership and consulting roles across NITI Aayog, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and Indus Insights.Sectoral & Functional Experience
Pratik’s experience spans data consulting, public policy, digital transformation and political strategy. His functional expertise includes data-driven governance, program management, regulatory and stakeholder engagement and campaign analytics, translating complex datasets into actionable policy and business insights.Clients
He has collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including NITI Aayog, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Jal Shakti Ministry, Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), UNICEF, Coal India Limited, Indus Insights, leading US airline and Retail Real Estate Developers.Key Assignments
- Contributed to national workforce readiness initiatives under Skill Development vertical, identifying policy and implementation gaps in India’s apprenticeship ecosystem.
- Administered 300+ government programs under MoYAS as Central Government officer, managing PFMS/GFR-compliant funds and district-level delivery for 1M+ youth.
- Developed electoral strategies for 28+ constituencies, drove data-based voter targeting (20% improvement) and managed multi-level campaign execution across Bihar and West Bengal.
- Led consulting engagement for a leading US-based airline, optimizing itineraries using Python, designing network planning strategies and developing demand-aligned scheduling models to enhance operational efficiency.
Skill Badges
- Public Policy & Governance
- Data Strategy & Analytics
- MoYAS, Govt of India
- NITI AAYOG
- Political & Campaign Consulting
- Program Management