Anjali has joined Techne Infiniti as SVP Operations & Communities at Techne Infiniti. As SVP of Operations, Anjali focuses on internal process & best practices, finance, operations, investments and investment due diligence. She is also leading the development of Techne communities. Anjali serves as a Strategic Advisor to Shashi Group. She brings expertise in operations and business process excellence. Anjali led the establishment of Shashi Group’s Center of Innovation & Excellence (COIE) that establishes best practices, drives operational excellence, and evaluates and implements cutting edge technology solutions.
Anjali has a Masters in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, and an MBA in Marketing and Organizational Strategy from William E. Simon School of Business, University of Rochester. Anjali worked for over 10 years in high tech in various roles ranging from management & technology consultant at Eastman Kodak and American Management Systems, to Director of Marketing & Bizdev at HelloBrain, where she led business development for the online B2B marketplace for technology and intellectual property collaboration. Anjali built a global base of supply-side technology providers from research labs and universities across 150 countries and went on to lead the launch of the company’s first enterprise collaboration software as well as its rebranding campaign. In 1999, Anjali co-founded eMazza, an online double-blind algorithmic auction marketplace for technology labor with Arti Raman and Prof. Edward Lazear (Professor at Stanford Business School and formerly Chief Economist for the White House).
Anjali has a deep interest in education and believes that wholesome education should enable children to develop a love for learning and gather a wide variety of experiences. In 2009 Anjali founded FUSION, a pragmatic after school program that served elementary and middle school students. In addition to math, science, foreign language study, arts, music, dance and sports, FUSION learning programs included STEM labs, multi-generational programs conducted at local senior living centers, community campaigns for local shelters and food bank, and fundraisers for health, education and food charities including Just Like My Child Foundation, Akshaya Patra and Ekal Vidya. Anjali served as Vice Chairperson of the Board at Villa Montessori School, Cupertino.
Most recently Anjali co-founded Efkaria, a non-profit that identifies and funds social impact ventures, provide micro loans and give grants for projects that help end hunger, provide education, clean water and basic healthcare, protect animals and the environment, and empower women and children around the world. Anjali lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Saratoga, California. She enjoys hiking, squash, painting, music, and cooking.
