Meet Our Board of Advisory

Director at Ashoka Buildcon Ltd

Ashish Kataria is a director at Ashoka Buildcon Ltd., an Indian Fortune 500 infrastructure company, and has been with the organization for 21 years. He holds a Master's in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Bradford. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology. He previously worked as an assistant project manager at Kiewit. Kataria is described as a challenge seeker, adventurer, and business strategist with expertise in highway development​
Ashish Kataria

Co-founder of HDFC Credila Financial Services

Ajay Bohora is the co-founder of HDFC Credila Financial Services, which is recognized as India’s largest private education loan lender. He held this role from February 2006 to December 2019. Bohora's educational background includes an MBA in International Business from Hofstra University, New York, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Production from VJTI University of Mumbai. His expertise spans business development, strategy, and finance.
Ajay Bohora

Co-founder of Winjit Technologies

Ashwin Kandoi is a co-founder of Winjit Technologies, which started as a small venture and has grown to a software services company employing over 1,000 people. He has over 20 years of experience in areas such as fintech, IoT, and AI. Kandoi is a Chartered Accountant with expertise in business development, ERP, and project management. His education includes a CA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a BCom from Gokhale Education Society’s Bhikusa Yamasa Kshatriya College of Commerce in Nashik.
Ashwin Kandoi

Manager of Innovation & Startup at the Maharashtra State Innovation Society

Amit Kothawade is an innovation and project management expert with over ten years of experience in both public and private sectors. Currently, he is the Manager of Innovation & Startup at the Maharashtra State Innovation Society, where he champions innovation policies and partnerships. Notable achievements include leading major initiatives like Maharashtra’s tree plantation drive and representing India in a startup ecosystem program in Japan. With a background in engineering and finance, Amit’s expertise is reinforced by certifications in project management and governance auditing.
Amit Kothawade