BCG X

Product Senior, Strategic Design

> Lead design research and innovation workshops across healthcare, automotive, and agriculture sectors, identifying critical market needs and driving strategic growth.
> Collaborate with diverse management teams to merge design thinking with traditional business processes, elevating innovation and operational efficiency.

Strategic Designer

 Innovation Mission Punjab 

Led the Pollinator in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at educational institutions, bringing together over 25 startup incubators across Punjab under the PINE network to enhance ecosystem collaboration and quality delivery.

Head - Pollinator

As a founding member, crafted and executed the mission, vision, and strategic direction for a PPP with the state government, including the hiring of key team members.

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ScaleFactor Consulting Labs

Senior Partner

AIC - Indian School of Business 

> Worked with ISB leadership and the AIC CEO as a founding member to develop the incubator's strategic framework, integrating research insights and workshop findings.
> Led workshops with state government, startups, SMEs, and research institutions, evaluating the startup ecosystem and developing targeted programs for the region's youth.

Business Designer

DLabs at the Indian School of Business

> Spearheaded key startup acceleration initiatives including the SAP-ISB Jumpstart Social Enterprise, Clean Energy Lab, and Envision Fintech Accelerator Program. Executed impactful accelerator programs by leveraging the expertise of ISB faculty, industry experts, and strategic partners, all enriched through decision-making workshops.
> Equipped early-stage startups with advanced design and innovation methodologies to solidify their problem-solution and product-market fit strategies.

Indian School of Business

> Crafted and delivered educational content across multiple workshops, including Design Thinking and Business Plan creation, focusing on practical skill applications.
> Successfully engaged with 1000 students to foster a problem-solving mindset, guiding the development of their tech ideas into prototypes and business plans, and preparing them to secure seed funding with effective go-to-market strategies.

Design Strategist

Klove Studio - India

Design Manager

Magppie Retail Limited

Assistant General Manager, Design

J.P. Morgan

Intern, PMO, Brokerage Technology Services

Assistant Designer & Project Manager

I am a Strategic Design & Innovation Expert with over 15 years of experience in transforming businesses through human-centered design, design thinking, and venture building. I specialize in identifying market opportunities, crafting value-driven strategies, and delivering high-impact solutions.

My work spans healthcare, automotive, agriculture and more, where I have successfully led design research, innovation workshops, and strategic growth initiatives. By blending creative vision with business strategy, I help organizations unlock new opportunities and stay ahead in an evolving market.

Happy to connect and explore how strategic design can drive businesses forward!

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