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title: "Akshay Kumar Baskaran - Building for High-Impact Capital & Talent in Bengaluru | Tal"
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# Akshay Kumar Baskaran on Tal

## Headline

Driving Talent & Culture for High\-Impact Organisations

## About

In my current role as Talent Acquisition Manager at Digantara, I lead efforts to identify and cultivate top talent in the rapidly evolving space\-tech sector\. This role reflects my ongoing commitment to building high\-impact teams and supporting individuals who drive transformative change—an area where I find both purpose and challenge\. Previously, I served as Talent Acquisition Manager at Central Square Foundation, where I intentionally refocused on talent acquisition\. This pivot complemented my earlier experience in product management, allowing me to bring a systems\-thinking approach to human resources and deepen my understanding of how mission\-aligned talent fuels innovation\. Earlier in my career at The/Nudge Institute, I worked as an Associate Product Manager, designing and implementing solutions aimed at ending poverty in India\. I contributed to initiatives like Asha Kiran, where I applied behavioral science and tech to empower rural women and supported field execution in collaboration with grassroots partners\. I was also a founding member of The/Nudge Forum, helping deliver the inaugural in\-person Charcha—a convening of leaders across livelihoods, technology, policy, and business\. Blending product thinking with talent strategy, my career has been rooted in a commitment to meaningful impact and continuous learning\. I bring a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to organizations working to solve complex problems at scale\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## Work experience

Building for High\-Impact Capital & Talent at Stealth, Aug 2026 \- Present · 1 mo

Talent Acquisition Manager at Digantara, May 2025 \- Jul 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru

Independent Recruiter at Self\., Dec 2024 \- Apr 2025 · 5 mos, Remote, • Identified top talent for niche roles in remote environments for multiple nonprofits\. • Assisted in market positioning \+ Comp & Ben strategies to attract top talent for organisations\.

Community Member at The Talent Deck, Jul 2024 \- Aug 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Talent Acquisition Manager at Central Square Foundation, Dec 2023 \- Nov 2024 · 1 yr, New Delhi, • Led hiring for 10\+ niche roles at Central Square Foundation, delivering a 90% offer\-to\-joining ratio through targeted sourcing and stakeholder alignment\. • Implemented tracking processes to streamline recruitment and mentored colleagues for excellence\. • Contributed to the discovery and nurturing of individuals passionate about transformative education initiatives\.

## Education

General Management Program, Business Administration and Management, General, Stoa

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