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Author | Entrepreneur | Building a brand inspired by India’s Coffee Heritage

About

I'm currently building a specialty coffee brand with one simple belief: Indian coffee deserves to be spoken about the way people speak about wine. That means working with traceable microlots, exceptional estates, experimental processing, and telling the stories behind every harvest, not just selling coffee. Before this, I spent over a decade working across sustainability, circular economy, education, and policy, which taught me how to think in systems rather than products. Surprisingly, that mindset has become just as valuable in building a brand. I'm still an author. Still deeply interested in sustainability. Just expressing those ideas through a different medium now. If you're passionate about specialty coffee, branding, entrepreneurship, or thoughtful products, let's connect.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

sora

Canva Magic Studio

HeyGen

Napkin AI

Veo

Work experience

Consultant at Unilever, Mar 2025 - Nov 2025 · 9 mos, London Area, United Kingdom, Leading a strategic MBA consultancy project with Unilever, focused on integrating ESRS compliance with sustainability-driven operational improvements. Analyzing environmental data (energy, water, waste, emissions) across global office sites to identify high-impact actions. Exploring the use of Microsoft Sustainability Manager and AI to improve reporting accuracy and enable data-informed decisions. Developing a cultural engagement framework to embed a "sustainability-first" mindset across the organization.

Teaching Faculty at Insights, Oct 2019 - Aug 2024 · 4 y 10 mo, On-site, With extensive experience teaching Sociology for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, I specialize in simplifying complex sociological concepts and enhancing answer-writing skills. My approach integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, helping aspirants connect sociological frameworks to contemporary issues. By providing personalized guidance and proven strategies, I empower students to excel in one of India’s most competitive examinations, equipping them with a sociological perspective essential for effective policymaking and administration.

ESG Manager at Highgrip Industries LLP, Jun 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, As the ESG Manager at High Grip Industries, I lead the company’s sustainability and governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with global environmental standards and corporate social responsibility goals. My role focuses on embedding sustainability into every facet of the business while driving measurable impact for stakeholders.

Regenerative Agriculture Entrepreneur at BENAKA ESTATES, Chikmagalur, India, We focus on topsoil regeneration, improving the water cycle, supporting carbon sequestration and strengthening the soil health. The resilience is improved through combination of specific agricultural and post-harvesting practices that positively impact the whole coffee farm system: the soil, the coffee plant, the people who cultivate and the surrounding environment.

Policy Consultant at Government of Karnataka, Oct 2014 - Sep 2022 · 7 y 11 mo, Udupi, As an Consultant under Kasturi Praveen, Panchayat President, I worked on policy formulation for the ‘One District, One Product’ scheme, designed to promote the micro food processing industry in Udupi district. Key contributions: * Policy Development: Supported the creation of strategies to enhance local entrepreneurship and strengthen the micro food processing sector. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with government officials and local communities to ensure policies were practical and impactful. * Research & Analysis: Conducted studies on regional strengths and market opportunities, delivering insights to guide policy decisions.

Education

Executive MBA, University of Exeter Business School

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering