Partners
Collaborators
Brijendra R Joshi
Brijendra Rochan Joshi is an IT and management professional with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. He is co-founder and CEO of Rooster Logic, a data-driven ICT company, and co-founder of the Nepal Entrepreneurs’ Hub (NEHUB), an initiative dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in Nepal.
Deepa Shakya
Deepa Shakya, with over 15 years of experience working in private sector development, gender equality and social inclusion, and women’s economic empowerment, in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, is currently based in the US. She is currently working in a US based international humanitarian organization as a global gender equality and social inclusion advisor.
Hempal Shrestha
Hempal Shrestha, an Interdisciplinary Consulting Researcher with over 20 years of experience specializing in IT strategy, business process facilitation, knowledge management, and laws related to intellectual property rights (IPR).
Luna Shrestha Thakur
She is the founder of Change Fusion Nepal which supports social entrepreneurs in Nepal. Luna Shrestha Thakur worked as the Country Manager at Spring Accelerator from 2017 to 2020. It helped 11 Nepali social business working with adolescents girls.
Mona Shrestha Adhikari
Mona Shrestha Adhikari is a dedicated advocate for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable socio-economic development with a passion for women’s empowerment. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked across the private sector, national and international NGOs, and international organizations, driving impactful change in her field.
Neeraj Nepali
Neeraj is a seasoned professional in the field of Market System Development (MSD) for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries. With over 25 years of experience in private sector and rural economy development, he has managed diverse projects focusing on business innovation, entrepreneurship development, responsible business practices, multi-sector partnerships, institutional strengthening, and organizational development.
Shashi Bhattarai
Shashi Bhattarai, Co-founder of Knowledge Holding International (KHInt) and Development Dynamics, is an accomplished professional with 30+ years of experience in business, finance, and development. A Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from AIT, Thailand, he has collaborated with The World Bank, UNIDO, and FAO and led the SAARC Development Fund Secretariat in Nepal. He also teaches at SOM TU and KUSOM and has authored over 40 papers on business, banking, and decision analysis.
Shyam Sundar Jnavaly
Mr. Shyam Sundar Jnavaly, Executive Director of NDRC Nepal and advisor to DPNet Nepal, is a veteran in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development with 40+ years of expertise. Recently, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Washington Digital University, USA, for his contributions to emergency and disaster management.
Tyler McMahon
Tyler McMahon, co-founder of SmartPaani, is an entrepreneur focused on solving environmental challenges. With 10+ years of leadership, he has driven impactful projects in clean water and renewable energy. Now an advisor, he seeks opportunities in the U.S. climate and energy sector, leveraging his expertise in project management, product development, and effective communication.