Paula has built institutions and networks at the intersection of enterprise, education and impact. She was the founding Managing Director of Seedfund Advisors, one of India’s first early-stage venture funds, and is Founder-President Emeritus of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs India. Having previously led technology companies in India and the US, she continues to serve as Promoter Director of the Hinditron Group of Companies.

A committed philanthropic leader, Paula champions education, gender equality, human rights and the arts. She serves on the boards of Team4Tech, Indian School of Leadership, The Gender Lab, Edelgive Foundation, MakerBhavan Foundation and Katalyst India, and holds governance roles at KREA University and K J Somaiya College of Engineering. She has advised the SDG Philanthropy Platform India and the UN India Women Entrepreneurship Network. Her other roles include serving on the advisory board of Stanford University’s Centre for Human Rights and International Justice, Vice Chair of Stanford SEED, and a cultural ambassador for Asia Society in India.

Paula holds a master’s degree in Applied Physics from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She lives in Mumbai with her family and enjoys painting, poetry, being with nature and engaging with community and social issues.

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Prior to joining GDI, Khushboo led the finance team for 8+ years for a non-profit organisation specializing in child safety. In this role, she worked to strengthen financial systems, ensure compliance, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. She also played a key role in promoting transparency and accountability to help advance the organisation’s social impact goals.

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Khushboo enjoys using her financial expertise to solve problems while keeping people at the centre of her work. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and believes that a warm cup of hot chocolate can make any day a little better.

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As Director of Impact Investing at Silicon Valley Social Ventures (SV2), she leads early-stage investments across climate, health, education, and economic empowerment, while building partnerships to strengthen the impact investing ecosystem. She is also a founding convener of the Bay Area South Asians Climate Association (BASACA), focused on accelerating climate partnerships across South Asia and the U.S.

Suhani co-founded Saral Designs, a National Entrepreneurship Award-winning social enterprise addressing menstrual health through decentralized manufacturing. Under her leadership, Saral scaled to 150+ entrepreneurs in 13 countries, improving menstrual hygiene access for over one million people. Saral’s model was featured in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, EY & Acumen’s Inclusive Business Playbook, and Gates Open Research.

After transitioning into climate investing, Suhani led the Environment Fund at ACT Capital Foundation and worked at Energy Innovation Capital, investing in deep-tech energy and climate solutions.

Suhani has been named one of Forbes India’s Top 25 Trailblazing Women in Business, Business Today’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Impact, and is the recipient of the Young Alumni Achiever Award from IIT Bombay. She has given two TEDx talks: on decentralized health innovation at IIT Bombay and on integrating traditional practices with modern tech for climate at Stanford. Suhani holds an MBA from Stanford GSB and a B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science from IIT Bombay.

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Shriya brings 14 years of experience across innovative finance, development consulting, and program management. She offers an integrated perspective on complex development challenges, shaped by her work with leading impact-driven organisations including KOIS, Oxford Policy Management, Aretè Advisors (now part of Bain & Company), ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, and the World Resources Institute.

Previously at KOIS, she led the design of blended finance solutions at the intersection of economic inclusion, financial innovation, and systems change. Shriya is deeply committed to supporting locally led solutions and strengthening the evidence base for scaling through innovative financing mechanisms.

She holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies. Outside of work, she is an avid heritage enthusiast, often found conducting heritage walks and curating book hunts across Mumbai.

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Aakash is an experienced investor, entrepreneur, and operator. He has 10+ years of VC experience and has built domain expertise across Energy, Food Systems, Water, Climate, and several other verticals. Prior to Peak, he co-led the Asia portfolio at Accion Venture Lab (Washington D.C.), a global financial inclusion VC fund. Aakash also previously led early-stage deals at Sattva Capital (Mumbai), a private investment office, and worked at Contrarian Partners (Mumbai), a generalist VC fund.

Aakash has built strong operating experience as the CEO and co-founder of neonVest, a New York-based, VC-backed tech startup connecting early-stage founders to top-tier VCs globally. He is actively involved in the climate ecosystem globally and has given a TEDx talk on “The ‘Hidden Cost’ of Everything We Do.” Aakash holds a B.Sc. in Finance and International Business from NYU Stern School of Business.

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Gayatri has led diverse organisations at the intersection of education, sustainability, and community empowerment. As CEO of the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation, she focused on sustainable development through water body rejuvenation, regenerative agriculture, and non-profit capacity building. At the India School Leadership Institute, she strengthened school leadership across low-income communities, investing in principals as change agents. Earlier, as Chief Operating Officer at Teach For India, she was instrumental in building delivery systems and scaling operations during the organisation’s formative years. She has also held leadership roles at top-tier consulting firms, including Dalberg Advisors, where she led multi-sectoral projects for non-profits, multilateral, and foundations.

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Greeshma has over 9 years of experience with a focus on climate impact and social justice in India. She previously led a circular textiles program at Enviu India, building social impact ventures to reduce landfill waste, and creating opportunities for marginalized communities. Her experience also includes applying systems thinking to address complex challenges and unlocking philanthropic support for development initiatives. Passionate about balancing development with sustainability, Greeshma is committed to making the solid waste management market more accessible and profitable for informal workers and entrepreneurs.

Greeshma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Climate Science and Policy. She is also a published author including contributions to IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and Nature Climate Change.

Greeshma is based out of Bangalore, India, and is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking and cycling.

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Before joining GDI, Sharanya spent over six years working in the development sector in India on issues related to education, sexual and reproductive health, and women and youth empowerment. Her work has focused on driving innovation, advancing strategic philanthropy, and strengthening organizational capacity to address complex social challenges. She has worked with organizations such as Dasra, Kaivalya Education Foundation, and Saral Designs, helping deepen program impact and build partnerships across civil society, funding, and government stakeholders.

Sharanya holds a master’s degree in Gender and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She brings a deep interest in systems change and a commitment to applying an intersectional lens to all aspects of her work.

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Before joining GDI, he co-founded Kreo, a consumer electronics brand for content creators and gamers, where he led brand and growth as CMO. He also worked with the Global Tuberculosis team at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) across Asia and Africa, and began his career at Bain & Company, serving clients in private equity, FMCG, and the public sector.

Niraj is a graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Outside work, he’s a geography nerd, curious traveler, and passionate FC Barcelona fan.

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Tanushri did her Master’s in Digital Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, UK. Outside work, she can usually be found reading, crocheting, and struggling to learn the piano.

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Janani is an experienced People Practices and Sustainability practitioner, and over the course of the last 10 years, she’s worked in the development sector, supporting organisations with developing their people strategy and implementing equitable people practices. She cares deeply about inclusion and compassion in the workplace, and has worked as a gender consultant specializing in the prevention of sexual harassment and building a safe workplace (aligned to SDGs 5, 8, and 10). Janani holds a Master’s in Global Development Practice from Harvard Extension School.

Janani is based out of Mumbai, India, and enjoys the outdoors, spending time with animals, and is a sustainable textile enthusiast.

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Before L2V, he worked at Roche Pharma India, leading their value-based healthcare effort. He has also been a management consultant for the life-sciences industry and developed pricing, market access, and country entry strategies for global organizations. 

He is a physician and has an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Outside work, you could find him running, painting, practicing hypnotherapy, and reading tarot cards. 

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