Sasidhar Thumuluri — Co-Founder
A recognized business leader with 20+ years of global experience in economic development, inclusive finance, digital transformation and impact investing, across multilateral, private and non-profit institutions. Led first-of-its-kind business transformation, developing an AI-driven fintech stack and expanding financial access to over 3 million underserved households and women-led enterprises. Provided strategic advice to banks and governments, co-led the structuring of global micro-housing investment fund, and managed multi-million dollar impact investments across Asia and Africa. Served on various boards and policy forums including B20 task forces, won multiple awards and speaks/writes frequently on inclusive finance, business transformation, social entrepreneurship and digital leadership. Domain Expertise: MSME, Microfinance, Affordable Housing, Agrifinance, Rural Livelihoods Management Expertise: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Product Development, Process Re-engineering, Policy Analysis, Due Diligence, Capacity Building, Fund Raising, Impact Assessment, Change Management, Program Management and Client Relations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Economic Development expert with a focus on impact investing.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 24 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Investment Management
- Financial Inclusion
- Digital Transformation
- Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Policy Analysis
Career Highlights
- 20+ years in economic development and impact investing.
- Expanded financial access to over 3 million underserved households.
- Led first-of-its-kind AI-driven fintech transformation.
Work Experience
CGAP
Digital Finance Advisor (Consultant) (3 mos)
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Investment Expert (Consultant) (6 mos)
BASIX
Strategic Advisor (6 mos)
Sub-K IMPACT Solutions Ltd
Strategic Advisor (9 mos)
Co-founder, MD & CEO (8 yrs 11 mos)
Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
SRO - India Fintech Foundation (SRO-FT DF)
Chair, BC Sub-Committee (9 mos)
B20 Task Force for Financial Inclusion and Infrastructure, G20 Brazil Presidency
Member (7 mos)
Indian School of Business
Advisory Board Member, Center for Analytical Finance (2 yrs 8 mos)
Prayaan Capital
Board Member (2 yrs 9 mos)
B20 Task Force on Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment, G20 India Presidency
Member (9 mos)
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT FEDERATION OF INDIA
Board Chair (3 yrs 1 mo)
Board Member (9 yrs 10 mos)
IFC - International Finance Corporation
Operations Officer, Access to Finance Advisory (2 yrs 1 mo)
Habitat for Humanity International
Global Business Strategy Manager, International Housing Finance (3 yrs 4 mos)
Trident Microfin Limited
Board Member (3 yrs 11 mos)
MicroVest Capital Management, LLC
Investment Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
BASIX
Program Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Unit Head (1 yr 7 mos)
Field Executive (1 yr 10 mos)
Education
Master of Public Administration - MPA at Princeton University
Seed Transformation Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
India Acumen Fellow at Acumen Academy
Accelerated Development Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA at Indian Institute of Forest Management
B.Sc at Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
Primary at Kendriya Vidyalaya
