Therapeople Innovation Labs Miami & New Delhi CEO and Co-Founder, 2012 to Present

An Innovation Lab started within the Family business with a focus on building scalable disruptive technology products

Currently raised funds via internal accruals and a US based Angel Investor

Have built a team comprising of a Medical professional, Engineers and Design Thinkers

As part of phase 1, we are focusing on mobile products and launching one application in mid-February

In charge of research, documentation, establishing business relationships and managing the New Delhi Office

In collaboration with Mercuria Energy Group we aim to develop the Indian market. Mercuria is one of the five largest energy traders in the world

Exploring the entire range of commodities from Crude Oil, Coal to Metals

Helped secure twelve month supply agreements for Copper Cathodes from leading Indian Miners valued in excess of $100mn and amounting to 16 K metric tonne. Was team leader in negotiations with the Miners and their lawyer. Played active role in drafting of documentation including sellers contract and letter of credit

Played a lead role in negotiating a contractual obligation with the Indian Oil Corporation – actively engaged with lawyers and fully involved in drafting of all documents and communication

GTI CAPITAL Private Equity, New York and New Delhi Analyst Investment Team, Feb. 2012 to Feb. 2013

Part of the Deal team that reviewed and analysed opportunities across sectors and stages

Regular interaction with Promoters, Bankers, Lawyers and Accountants. Prepared internal memos, presentations, and external co-investment notes. Also drafted and reviewed several term sheets. Extensive experience in fundamental valuation and modelling techniques

Part of the team that reviewed and invested USD 9mn in a large auto components manufacturer. Also part of the team that invested USD 6mm amount in a food logistics startup

In addition to working with the deal team, I was also in charge of increasing deal flow. Originated 6 different investment opportunities for the firm, via a proprietary channel. Also lead and instilled an informal deal-sharing agreement with a Mumbai and New York based VC Fund.

In charge of scheduling, preparation of memos, communication liaison, data analysis and research for the Chairman

Designed, created and managed a sophisticated Dashboard for the Chairman for regular project monitoring

Worked as research analyst on a USD 50M loan syndication for a Cement grinding Unit. Assisted at time of project appraisal and part of team which completed the documentation process

Worked on negotiating and helped secure financing for a USD 21M 150K Tonne Coal import order from USA. Prepared detailed documentation for the transaction including letters of credit, FX hedging contract

Worked as a research analyst for the Chairman to assist and prepare him for discussions and negotiations with credit rating agencies and major banks

Personal Family Office, New Delhi, India

Head of New Investments, Sep, 2009 to Present

Real Estate, Commodity and Stock portfolio with in excess of c. $100mn; mix of residential and commercial

In real estate primary focus in the NCR region

Impact: In-charge of structuring and deal origination. Regular interaction with intermediaries, developers, lawyers and government authorities

Consultant, New Delhi March 2008 to Sep 2008

Involved in the India retail Strategy for one of the world’s largest Real Estate Companies

Was solely responsible for the creation and maintenance of the business plans; involving extensive excel modelling

Conducted regular field surveys and interviews to gather data

Prepared frequent presentations for the Clients Senior Management and their international retail partners

Intern, Real Estate Division, London, UK, Sept 2007 to Dec 2007

Got exposure to multiple pitches in the M&A, Offerings, SUV/REIT and Securization space

Regularly prepared pitch books including benchmarking, comparable and trading valuations

Additionally worked on company profiles, due diligence questionnaires, briefing notes and several generic research requests

Key Transaction –$6.88bn sale of Vasakronan to AP Fastigheter. Sole financial advisor to the Swedish Worked alongside an Analyst, Associate and a Vice President on the transaction

Office of Advisor to the Indian Prime Minister, India

Part Time Consultant, 2009 – 2010

Prepared a detailed study on Innovative Practises in the Education space in India

Impact: Education has been highlighted as a key innovation vertical by the National Innovation Council

I proposed and helped build a prototype of a digital dashboard to be used by policy makers

Impact: The proposal went to the white paper stage and was the first Government to Citizen (G2C) initiation as part of the larger Open Government initiative

Authored the social media strategy for the Office of the Advisor

Impact: Lead to a Facebook, You tube page and a twitter account

Contributed towards the National Legal Mission and National Solar Mission respectively

Impact: Union Cabinet had approved the Legal Mission. Identified suitable candidates to head the Solar Mission

Prepared concept notes on carbon credits and a proposed National Innovation Day

Impact: Oversaw a study on carbon credits by a private consulting group. The National Innovation Council had approved the idea of a National Innovation Day and 24th July was proposed as a possible date

Social Secretary, Bhopal, Oct 2006 to Aug 2007,

Visualized and established a grievance cell to attend to the petitions of the people

In- charge of the Governor’s social calendar, which included coordinating his tour program and interacting with leaders

In- charge of the grievance cell. The cell had a staff of three people and catered to an average of 60 – 70 people per day.

We received applications from petitioners departments. Over time, we estimated to have a 30% success rate.