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Strategy & Program Management, Investor Connects, Government-Industry Partnerships | Ex-Wells Fargo

About

I build partnerships and institutional relationships at the intersection of government, startups, industry, and investors, translating complex ecosystem challenges into programmes, partnerships, and policy outcomes that drive measurable impact. At the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), a Section 8 organisation under the Department of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, I have spent the last year leading strategic initiatives across the state's startup, talent, and digital economy ecosystem. My work spans government departments including EITBT, SDEL, Higher Education, Commerce & Industries, RDPR, and KKRDB, alongside founders, investors, corporates, academia, industry associations, and bilateral delegations from nine countries. Some of the initiatives I've led include the Super 100 Industry-Academia Adoption Program, recognised in the Government of Karnataka Budget 2026–27; the governance and evaluation framework for Nipuna Karnataka, a ₹300 crore (~€30 million) workforce development initiative; international engagements on talent mobility and innovation partnerships; and ecosystem intelligence that informs GCC attraction, workforce planning, and emerging technology strategy. Before KDEM, I led market research and go-to-market strategy for an AI training company in the UAE, completed an MSc in Digital Innovation at University College Dublin as a Government of Karnataka Overseas Scholar, and managed over US$500 million in monthly commercial loan operations at Wells Fargo. I'm particularly interested in venture ecosystems, innovation strategy, Digital Public Infrastructure, and the mechanisms that help founders scale from public policy and ecosystem design to investment, partnerships, and commercialization.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Associate at Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Driving strategic initiatives across government, industry, startups, academia, and global stakeholders to accelerate Karnataka’s digital economy, innovation ecosystem, investment, and workforce transformation. • Conceptualized and leading the Super 100 Industry–Academia Adoption Program, recognised in the Government of Karnataka Budget 2026–27 as a flagship capacity-building initiative. • Contributed to Karnataka Skill Development Policy 2025–32 and the Karnataka Skill Handbook, translating policy priorities into scalable execution frameworks. • Leading governance and impact measurement for Nipuna Karnataka (₹300 Cr initiative), including evaluation frameworks, ROI measurement, and outcome tracking. • Conducting ecosystem intelligence across AI, Semiconductors, EV, Aerospace, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and DeepTech sectors to support GCC expansion and investment strategies. • Managing a 25+ member CHRO Working Group and supporting the State Skill Advisory Council to align industry demand with strategic workforce interventions. • Engaging with international delegations and bilateral stakeholders across the USA, UK, Germany, UAE, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and other regions on innovation, talent mobility, and technology partnerships. • Supporting strategic initiatives including the Bengaluru Innovation Report 2025 (with 3one4 Capital), Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025, and ministerial engagements. • Collaborating with departments including EITBT & S&T, SDEL, RDPR, Higher Education, and KKRDB on innovation, investment, and economic development initiatives.

Founder’s Office - Financial Strategy & Market Research at AIRK Artificial Intelligence Training LLC, Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 · 6 mos, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

International Business Consultant at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 · 3 mo, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Selected as one of 35 students out of 1,500 for a consulting project supporting Proudly Made in Africa (PMIA), an NGO in Ireland dedicated to promoting trade justice with and in Africa.

Career transition at Career Break, Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, To pursue an MSc in Digital Innovation (MIS) at UCD Micheal Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Operations Accountant 2 - Commercial Loan Servicing Officer at Wells Fargo, Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Managed and processed 90 to 100 residential mortgage-backed securities reconciliation transactions worth over $500 million with 99.6% accuracy, ensuring that financial workflows, loan data, and funds provided by the servicer are accurately conveyed to investors by the 25th of every month. Reviewed servicer reports to ensure compliance with guidelines, verifying reporting accuracy, loss mitigation, and loan modifications. Identify and resolve processing exceptions while rectifying data discrepancies before wiring funds to investors. Analyzed complex transactions involving loan-level and security-related activities, developed tracking reports, and maintained operational efficiency within key performance indicators (KPIs). Collaborate with internal support teams to uphold high-quality standards, leveraging strategic planning and prioritization to consistently meet critical deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - MS, Digital Innovation - Managing Information Systems (MIS), UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

UG, Bachelor of Commerce - Business Process Management | BCom-BPM, St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous)

Public links

medium: https://medium.com/@nishchayjoseph