Jul 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Dehradun

• Worked at the intersection of government policy, institutional strategy, and program implementation to advance sustainable development and economic growth in Uttarakhand. Supported state-level planning, SDG integration, and entrepreneurship development by designing actionable concepts, facilitating stakeholder coordination, and embedding systemic thinking into program frameworks.
• Key Contributions:
• Contributed a chapter on entrepreneurship development to the State Economic Survey (2019), providing a systems-level analysis of Uttarakhand’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and outlining a strategic roadmap toward a knowledge-based economy.
• Designed a non-invasive SDG compliance framework to align private CSR investments with government development priorities — enabling blended financing toward state-aligned SDG targets.
• Authored the concept note on Rural Business Incubators, which led to the piloting of rural enterprise support programs.
• Co-Drafted District Strategy Papers integrating the state’s long-term vision and SDG priorities into decentralized planning at the district, block, and village levels.
• Conducted feasibility analysis of 270+ government-supported community enterprises, identifying operational and structural gaps, and recommending targeted interventions to enhance success potential.
• Facilitated capacity-building sessions for government officers, linking implementation know-how with broader SDG objectives and departmental strategies.
• Supported design and rollout of government schemes and public programs by preparing policy briefs, strategy notes, and field diagnostics.
• Served on a state-level COVID-19 response committee, contributing to livelihood and economic recovery planning during the first pandemic wave.
• Recognized for integrating into high-performing government teams and building credibility across departments through early contributions, systems insight, and practical design support.

Jan 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Dehradun · On-site

• Co-Founded and operated Vembryo Consulting as a registered partnership firm focused on startup support, business revival, and innovation strategy. Sustained a six-member salaried team and supported over 100 startups, while also contributing to key policy, academic, and ecosystem-level interventions that continue to shape Uttarakhand’s startup landscape.
• Key Contributions:
• Helped draft Uttarakhand’s first Start-up Policy, which led to formal engagement with the state government via UNDP.
• Organized 49 startup-focused events — from 20-person coffee meets to a 1,400-attendee summit with the honourable Chief Minister — all partner-funded.
• Supported 100+ startups across growth stages with business models, pitch readiness, fundraising, and market strategy.
• Co-chaired the Startup Task Force at PHD Chamber of Commerce and helped form a local angel investor group.
• Delivered 18+ Startup Yatra bootcamps, reaching 5,000+ students and aspiring founders.
• Mentored and advised at UPES: co-developed a mandatory B.Tech entrepreneurship course, helped structure the startup policy, designed the incubation funnel, and mentored 3 of 5 Techstars Startup Weekends.
• Introduced credit-linked final projects, placement deferral, and attendance flexibility for student entrepreneurs.
• Led awareness and faculty sensitization sessions to promote startup culture in higher education.
• Designed CSR- and grant-backed innovation pilots in clean tech and circular economy (e.g., NMHS e-waste).
• Supported strategic transactions under confidentiality.
• This phase grounded my systems-first approach—blending hands-on startup support with structural ecosystem building.

Mar 2013 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dehradun, India

• A pivotal career transition from bioengineering into innovation strategy and startup support. Operating independently due to personal constraints, I began applying TRIZ and systems thinking to help early-stage ventures and MSMEs solve practical business problems.
• Highlights:
• Designed a city-wide mapping and onboarding strategy for a hyperlocal grocery startup in 2013, years before the model became mainstream.
• Led a one-year revival effort for a legacy business school on the verge of shutting down, realigning it with student and parent expectations. A final event led to the creation of five new local businesses — all proposed by students, funded by local investors, and still running today.
• Delivered business advisory, concept development, and relevance-building interventions — laying the groundwork for my later work in startup ecosystems and commercialization strategy.

Jun 2007 – Mar 2013 · 5 yrs 9 mos · India, Finland, Netherlands · Hybrid

• Completed my Master of Science (Technology), Bioengineering from Tampere University of Technology, Finland, Aug 2008 – Mar 2011
• Major: Bioengineering | Minor: Water Management
• Research published; coursework included TRIZ, systems biology, and applied innovation
• Spent the early phase of my career in translational research roles across Europe and India, with a focus on bioengineering, microbiology, and applied innovation. This foundational training in systems biology, protocol design, and problem solving directly informs my later transition into cross-sector innovation strategy and deep-tech startup support.
• Key highlights:
• TNO, Netherlands: Contributed to the Top Institute for Food & Nutrition (TIFN) framework, developing protocols for bacterial detection in packaged food.
• TUT, Finland: Analyzed genomic data to extract metabolic profiles using bioinformatics tools.
• Vinoy Biotechnologies: Developed tissue-engineered products for burn and wound care.
• Indgen Life Tech: Created life sciences-focused knowledge systems and learning modules.