Giving Back
Social Investing
Success is Best Shared
At the heart of my professional journey lies a profound commitment to creating enduring social impact. True success transcends financial metrics; it embodies the capacity to uplift communities, empower change-makers, and drive meaningful societal transformation. My dedication to social investing is not merely philanthropic but a strategic endeavor to foster innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable progress. Holding positions such as Founder and President of IIRF Americas, International Advisor for India at WTC Utah, and Advisor to Equippp Social Impact Technologies, I have the privilege of directly contributing to initiatives that redefine the intersection of commerce, research, and social progress.
Pennam Foundation, Hyderabad: Supporting Yzak (Blind School)
Believing that vision extends beyond sight, the Pennam Foundation is dedicated to uplifting visually impaired children in Visakhapatnam. The foundation’s heartfelt mission is to create hope and provide support to these children, emphasizing that donations towards their welfare may not restore sight but can significantly enhance their quality of life. By providing resources, mentorship, and infrastructure to visually impaired students, I am investing in a future where talent and potential are nurtured through opportunity and empowerment, irrespective of physical constraints.
Equippp: The Crowdfunding & Social Investing Powerhouse
As an Advisor to Equippp Social Impact Technologies, I support a pioneering platform that bridges the gap between visionaries and investors, facilitating projects aimed at driving positive change. Equippp is a public limited company listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and permitted to trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The company specializes in new-age technologies and next-generation IT solutions and services, enabling organizations to capture the business benefits of emerging technologies such as digital engineering, business intelligence, analytics, machine learning, testing, and IT consulting. Equippp offers a high degree of skills, intellectual properties, and domain expertise across areas like Digital Transformation, Enterprise Solutions, and tech platforms for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Non-Profits in the social impact ecosystem.
The mission of Equippp is to harness the power of the internet and new-generation ideas to effect positive global change.By enabling individuals to share their innovative thoughts and create unique yet reliable solutions, Equippp values collaboration, innovation, shared aspirations, and connection. The organization strives to foster positive growth through its digital platforms by connecting sectors worldwide, offering advisory strategies and solutions to entities in need.
In a significant development, Equippp has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BSE to fuel the growth of the Social Stock Exchange (SSE). This partnership aims to aid several eligible non-profit organizations (NPOs) from the over 34 lakh operating NPOs. Equippp will leverage its technological expertise to construct a prototype for BSE that assembles a network of pro bono professionals, offering compliance, audit, and other elite services tailored to the SSE ecosystem. Both organizations will conduct joint seminars, public relation events, and participate in trade shows and conferences to educate and engage the community about the SSE’s benefits, ultimately encouraging stakeholder participation.
World Trade Center Utah: Supporting Global Trade & Social Impact
Economic growth and social responsibility are intrinsically linked. As the International Advisor for India at WTC Utah, I play an active role in fostering global trade relationships while ensuring that economic progress aligns with social responsibility. WTC Utah serves as a dynamic hub for international business expansion, helping Utah-based companies accelerate their global reach through strategic networks, programs, and services. By facilitating global collaboration, WTC Utah strengthens economic ecosystems and paves the way for sustainable, socially responsible commerce. My involvement here allows me to advocate for impactful Indo-US trade relationships that create economic prosperity while driving meaningful social change.
Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF): Enabling Next-Gen Research & Policy
As the Founder and President of IIRF Americas, I am dedicated to fostering global discourse on international relations, Indian heritage, political economy, and security studies. The Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF) is a New Delhi-based organization with an overseas center in the USA, forming part of a global network of scholars, professionals, and veterans. The foundation focuses primarily on international relations, Indian heritage, political economy, and security studies. Led by experts with decades of international and domestic policy experience, IIRF engages with governments, policymakers, academics, students, industries, practitioners, and civil society to provide insightful and fresh analysis of global trends and India’s evolving role as an emerging world leader. The foundation also runs special programs for veterans, reflecting its commitment to leveraging scholarly research for informed policy-making and societal advancement.
IIRF’s vision is rooted in the belief that for mankind to survive as a civil society, there is no alternative other than to share the resources of the universe for the benefit of all. The foundation feels that Indian civilization, philosophy, and traditions have much to offer to the world in resolving global contradictions. Therefore, IIRF is committed to bringing in and facilitating fresh ideas from corporate sectors, civil services, academia, and defense to seek solutions to human problems.
My approach to giving back is rooted in the philosophy that sustainable social impact should be an integral part of success. By strategically aligning with institutions and initiatives that drive change, I ensure that my investments contribute to a more equitable, forward-thinking, and empowered world. I invite like-minded individuals and organizations to join me in this mission—because the greatest returns come not just from financial capital, but from the ability to transform lives and shape a better future for all.