TEAM

MANAS NANDA

Manas is a visionary leader and the founder of the Harvest Wild, a social enterprise committed to effecting positive change in the lives of marginalized indigenous communities. He is driven by a deep sense of compassion and an unwavering commitment to empowering those who have been historically overlooked and underserved. His dedication and unwavering passion for social and environmental justice serve as an inspiration to us all.

RAVI SHANKAR PHUTANE

Ravi is a skilled and experienced enterprise manager responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Harvest Wild operations. With a deep understanding of business management principles and a keen eye for detail, Ravi ensures that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. He works closely with all team members to support their needs, streamline processes, and drive the organization's strategic goals forward. Ravi's strong leadership skills, analytical mindset, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to the enterprise.

ABHISHEK G

Abhishek is a strategic thinker and research specialist responsible for identifying potential product opportunities for the Harvest Wild. Through extensive market research and analysis, Abhishek helps the organization stay ahead of emerging trends and identify products that align with the organization's values and mission. His expertise in product development, coupled with his commitment to innovation and social responsibility, helps ensure the organization continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the communities it serves.

BIRINDHA SANTHAKUMAR

Birindha plays a critical role in the Harvest Wild as a skilled researcher focused on identifying and securing grant opportunities to support the organization's mission. With a strong background in grant writing and fundraising, Birindha is adept at navigating complex funding landscapes and is committed to maximizing the organization's impact through effective resource acquisition. Her expertise, strategic thinking, and dedication to advancing the organization's goals make her an invaluable member of the team.

VANI PRADEEP

Vani is a skilled and passionate content creator responsible for overseeing all content development for the Harvest Wild . She possesses a deep appreciation for the power of language and is committed to crafting compelling, informative, and impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences. Vani's exceptional writing skills and attention to detail ensure that all content is engaging, effective, and aligned with the organization's mission and values.

ADVISORS

NIKHIL DHYANI

Nikhil Dhyani is a highly skilled professional who has expertise in e-commerce FX and Interest Rates analysis, as well as managing development in front office Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates Derivatives Technology.

Apart from his technical skills, Nikhil has a great understanding of analyzing the gap between the business model and existing technology platform for Hedge Funds, and he has helped them with various strategic and tactical projects. He has past experience in Risk Management, Credit Risk, and Counterparty Risk, having worked for many multi-strategy, multi-billion dollar Hedge Funds.

Nikhil is a pro bono technical advisor for Harvest Wild and is helping the team build a native mobile application that will help growers to receive crop advisory and price discovery of the produce.

AMOL MISHRA

As an experienced sustainability, financial, strategy, and operations consultant for both social and non-social enterprises, Amol Mishra has accumulated a wealth of practical knowledge in the sustainability field, enabling him to contribute to the growing needs of this ever-changing industry. Amol's unique background allows him to analyze business systems and models within the social enterprise/sustainability domain with a focus on social KPI and financial returns framework.

With his diverse skill set and project expertise, Amol contributes to various aspects of sustainable businesses, including developing business plans for social enterprises, conducting feasibility analysis, drafting business plans, creating operational plans, implementing plans, conducting market analysis, and developing growth plans for sustainable products and services.

Additionally, Amol is skilled in financial modeling, including ROI calculations, growth projections, cash flow forecasts, asset and cash flow valuations, and business case development.