Sunanda Verma Bhatta — Co-Founder

I am a communications and branding professional with over 15 years of experience across development, healthtech, and entrepreneurship. My work brings together strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and storytelling to translate complex science and research into clear, human-centered narratives that inspire trust, visibility, and impact. At CGIAR, a global research partnership for food, land, and water systems, I first led communications for South Asia, developing strategies that strengthened collaboration between researchers, governments, and donors across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. I also contributed to the development of the India Strategy, aligning research priorities with national partners. Subsequently, I began contributing to CGIAR’s global communications team, supporting organization-wide campaigns and initiatives that enhance CGIAR’s visibility and advocacy across regions. A highlight was directing communications for CGIAR’s Listening Sessions, a flagship global stakeholder consultation that shaped its 2025–2030 Research Portfolio. In the healthtech and digital innovation space, I work with international teams to design and deliver communication strategies for connected health products. At Squegg, I lead branding and communication for the smart hand training device, developing strategies tailored for both clinicians and wellness users. At PeakData, I helped position the company as a thought leader in AI-driven healthcare insights through a focused content strategy. Entrepreneurship has also shaped my perspective; it taught me how to build communities, nurture collaboration, and turn ideas into movements. This mindset continues to influence my work today, grounding every communication in purpose, empathy, and clarity. Beyond work, I find inspiration in coffee and travel, two passions that connect me with people and stories from around the world. Whether discovering new coffee cultures or exploring places off the beaten path, I’m reminded that curiosity and connection are at the heart of every meaningful story.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a communications and branding expert in the healthtech and research sectors.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 14 yrs