OUR ADVISORS

OUR ADVISORS

Patrons

Gopichand Katragadda

Gopichand Katragadda

Founder, Myelin Foundry | Past CTO, Tata Group

Our first official mentor, Gopichand played a crucial role in our formative years, guiding us on technology, talent, and scaling strategies, always with a warm presence, and helping us navigate the intersection of technology and social impact.

Ramesh Kacholia

Ramesh Kacholia

Founder, Caring Friends

Our first individual donor, Ramesh uncle embodies kindness, compassion, and a deep commitment to philanthropy, inspiring us daily with his selflessness and generosity.

Rajiv Kuchhal

Rajiv Kuchhal

Past VP, Infosys

Rajiv has been a trusted guide, leveraging his vast experience in corporate and social sectors to forge key partnerships and navigate early challenges with clarity, ensuring our organizational sustainability.

Puneet Pushkarna

Puneet Pushkarna

General Partner, Solmark | Chairman, TiE Singapore

A pillar of strength for OpenGrad, Puneet brings strategic clarity, deep corporate connections, and expertise in exploring sustainable business models, driving our long-term vision.

Core Advisory

Venkat Krishnan

Venkat Krishnan

Principal Trustee, India Welfare Trust | Founder, Give

Venkat has been instrumental in community-building efforts, volunteer engagement strategies, and establishing government partnerships, providing straightforward advice and long-term vision.

Mohan Sundaram

Mohan Sundaram

CEO, Artilab Foundation

Mohan has shaped our organizational culture, provided sector expertise, and served as a sounding board during challenging times, driving our growth.

Gayathri Swahar

Gayathri Swahar

Senior Director, The/Nudge Institute

Since our incubation at The/Nudge, Gayathri has brought stability, direction, and ensured high team morale, acting as a de facto co-founder and keeping our mission focused.

Domain Advisory

Santosh Kurup

Santosh Kurup

Past CEO, ICT Academy, Kerala

An early believer in OpenGrads vision, Santosh has driven growth with his tech expertise and institutional connections, ensuring our programs remain innovative and effective.

Dr. V. S Elizabeth

Dr. V. S Elizabeth

Professor, NLSIU | Past VC, Tamil Nadu National Law University

With her vast experience in legal academia, Prof. Elizabeth has helped navigate the legal education ecosystem, forging connections with law institutions and experts, and informing our strategic decisions.

OpenGrad’s journey is fueled by compassion and empowerment.

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