Co-leading a semester-long project aimed at revolutionizing the Ideation, Prototyping, and Testing phases at Olin Graduate School's design zone and accelerating the cycle time by 10x. This initiative is not only streamlining processes but also fostering a more dynamic and innovative environment for student entrepreneurs.Integrating generative AI technologies, partnering with Uizard and Framer AI, to refine and advance the product ideation process. Collaborating closely with Dean Fixson, focusing on strategic budgeting and resource allocation to enhance operational efficiencies across graduate school businesses. Our efforts are aimed at more streamlined operations, allowing for greater focus on student-led ventures and academic excellence.Engaging with students from the Parsons School of Design to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Design Zone's infrastructure. This collaboration will throw light on potential improvements in 3D printing infrastructure: a key component of the prototyping process.

Financial and Business Modeling: Assisted associates in building financial and business models, creating industry primers for Limited Partners (LPs), and conducting research for Leapfrog’s Asia and Africa Climate Transition Fund.Data Analysis and Valuation Modeling: Utilized tools like Capital IQ, Tracxn, and Private Circle to build financial and valuation models and slide decks for LPs, focusing on an Indian startup in the EV last-mile delivery business.Industry Engagement and Research: Participated in and occasionally led meetings with companies in the EV industry in India, collecting market data through visits to charging stations, EV warehouses, and factories.Climate Finance Communication: Created weekly Climate Finance newsletters for Leapfrog’s global climate team and partners in the Healthcare and Finance Funds, contributing to internal and external knowledge dissemination.

Strategic Market Analysis and Entry: Collaborated with Spoten to conduct a comprehensive global market analysis, recommending a lucrative market and devising an effective go-to-market strategy for the company's expansion.Business Framework Application and Risk Assessment: Utilized various business frameworks including SWOT, CATWOE, and Porter’s 5 Forces to assess opportunities and risks in the market, aligning with client's needs and objectives.Product Development and Placement Advisory: Offered strategic guidance on product development and placement, tailoring recommendations to fit the new market's unique dynamics and customer preferences.Team Collaboration and Project Leadership: Led and managed a team of 4 members, ensuring effective collaboration and the delivery of insightful presentations based on research and data from various databases.Executive Communication and Reporting: Maintained consistent communication with Spoten's executives, providing weekly briefings on project progress, insights, and actionable next steps.

Client Acquisition and Market Strategy: Successfully strategized and executed the acquisition of 4 key clients from competitors, enhancing Capboard.io's market presence.Content Creation: Authored and published insightful articles in three languages on GTM strategies, startup funding, and market sizing, demonstrating market expertise.Market Expansion: Led the initiative to onboard new clients from the USA and Mexico, marking Capboard.io's successful entry into these strategic markets.Strategic Networking for Market Entry: Facilitated key connections with Titan Capital's executives, catalyzing Capboard.io's expansion into the Indian market.

Competitive Landscape Research: Conducted in-depth secondary research on the competitive landscape in the kid's clothing industry, providing valuable insights for a firm invested in by Titan Capital.Angel Investment Meetings: Actively participated in meetings with potential startups seeking angel investors, playing a key role in the vetting process for startup founders.Hemp Industry Analysis: Identified investment opportunities in the newly legalized hemp industry in India. Facilitated a meeting between the founder of Bombay Hemp Co and Titan Capital, bridging a crucial gap in the emerging market.

Procurement and Operations: Collaborated with the procurement team and plant managers across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to optimize the purchase of spare parts and machinery for recycling factories.Logistics and Cost-Reduction Strategy: Developed logistics spreadsheets to manage imported waste tyres during the COVID-19 lockdown, initiating a cost-reduction process amid pandemic challenges.ERP Transition Assistance: Assisted the IT head in transitioning to Oracle Netsuite, enhancing the company's software capabilities and operational efficiency.