My Journey
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Childhood in Udupi
Born to banker Tulu-speaking parents. Learned Karate and violin for 6 years, played football on the beach, and grew up with a love for learning and community.
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Engineering in Manipal
Built an exam portal used by 6000+ students. Class Representative for 3 years, Placement Coordinator in final year. Developed leadership and tech skills.
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Professional Growth
6 years in Bangalore (SAP), 4 years in Delhi (Edtech), 5 years in Hyderabad (Lifesciences, pharma, healthcare). Led teams, drove transformation, and built partnerships.
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Connecting the dots
MBA at ISB. Certifications from Wharton, Harvard and London Business School in strategy and leadership. Started Management Consulting practice.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- London Business School
- Confidential Projects with HR giant & AI CRM company
- Dean’s Special Advisor in Academic Committee at Goodenough College, London
- Institute of Engineers, India (IEI)
- MIT Manipal Industry Advisory Committee
- Sapne Foundation (Founding Trustee)
- India Inclusion Summit, Inclusion Fellowship & Let’s Include Film Festival (Founding Member)
Core Competencies
My Leadership Philosophy
The flywheel I created representing my core beliefs and purpose.
Leadership is about building institutions that serve human wellbeing with integrity. Here are my guiding principles:
Purpose over Prestige
Choose opportunities based on long-term societal impact rather than short-term visibility.
Systems over Silos
Focus on root causes, feedback loops, and designing interventions that strengthen institutions.
Learning as a Lifelong Discipline
Reflection is core; write, synthesize, and refine mental models through every experience.
People as the Ultimate Multiplier
Progress scales through trust, partnerships, and creating environments for others to grow.
Sustainability over Speed
Endurance matters; design life and work for long-term contribution, not short bursts of intensity.
What energizes me outside of work
Endurance Sports
I love triathlons, running, and exploring the outdoors.
Lifelong Learning
Always curious—especially about history, culture, and urban spaces.
Disability Inclusion
Passionate about building inclusive communities and advocating for disability inclusion.
Reflections
Writing, reading, music (violin), and meditation are my ways to reflect and recharge.