Led by Practitioners, Driven by Alumni
NavGurukul’s leadership combines grassroots understanding with deep professional expertise. The team includes graduates from IIT Delhi, Harvard University, St. Stephen’s College, NIT Surat, and leaders who have previously held key roles in organizations like Hero Vired, Knewton, Cisco, and Microland
Abhishek Gupta
Partner & CEO
IIT Delhi alumnus, Forbes India 30 Under 30, co-founded Zumbli.com & Frankly.me
Balakrishnan C.
Director (CEO Office)
Former Senior Director at Lowes India, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in technology and development
Nidhi Anarkat
Partner
Harvard graduate in Educational Technology, spearheads the organization’s academic innovation
Swara Pandey
Partnerships & Outreach Lead
Over 10 years in social impact and government collaborations
Aarzoo Jolly
Head of People & Culture
Specializes in trauma-informed community work and organizational well-being
Sandhya Dittakavi
Co-Founder Zuvy
Seasoned leader with global experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact
Notably, 75% of NavGurukul’s team members are alumni with many as young as 18 and leading operations across campuses, partnerships, and programs. 67%+ identify as women or non-binary, reinforcing our commitment to gender equity and representation