About Us

IndicAI Foundation, established in 2019, is a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWD) through inclusive education, skill development, and technology-driven interventions. 

 

Our work has been nationally recognized, selected by IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL as one of India’s Top 10 Social Ventures in 2020, and awarded a grant of ₹31 lakhs for our impact-driven approach.
Since inception, IndicAI has re-skilled over 1,650 PWD learners, facilitated employment for 65+ candidates in leading organizations, and partnered with many blind schools to provide digital inclusion.

 

We are fully certified under FCRA, 12A, and 80G, making us eligible for both domestic and international CSR and philanthropic support. Our approach blends AI, accessibility, and empathy, ensuring no one is left behind.

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Meet our Team

Our Founders

Sarita Chaudhary

Co-founder

With 17 years in EdTech and leadership at Aditya Birla Group and Goldman Sachs, she brings deep expertise and purpose. She’s an alumna of SIBM Pune and the Kellogg School of Management.

Neha Shivran

Co-founder

Neha has 15 years of experience in FinTech, Data Science, and Banking. She holds a B.Tech from NSIT Delhi, an MBA from Cranfield University, and studied Deep Learning at Washington University.

Our Mentors

Anant Arora

CEO of Vasudha Foods, driving global growth in Sattvic nutrition. He brings over 35 years of leadership experience across Airtel, Akshaya Patra, and The/Nudge Foundation.

Mohan Sundaram

CEO of Artilab Foundation. President of Disability NGO Alliance. Associated with the incubation program of IIM Bangalore. Mr. Sundaram has mentored over 1,200 budding entrepreneurs. Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad.

Aparna Labroo

Professor of Digital Marketing with Kellogg’s College of Management- Northwestern University. Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad and Cornell University.

Aloke Malik

Founder of Doctor 24×7. Ex-President Peter England Retail and Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports. He is also actively associated with Sajida Foundation, a leading NGO in Bangladesh. Alumni of IIM Calcutta.

Dipendra Manocha

Director of Daisy Consortium, developing Countries. President of the National Association of Blind. Member of the Executive Committee of the World Blind Union. He is the Managing Trustee of the Saksham Trust.

Our Core Team

Dinesh Chaudhary

Advisory

Dinesh has 19 years of experience covering Banking, Risk Analytics and AI product management. He has an MBA from IIM – Indore and MS in AI from UC Berkeley. 

Gaurav Bansal

Independent Board Director

MBA from ISB Hyderabad with over 21 years of leadership experience in technology, AI, and entrepreneurship. He provides independent oversight on governance,
strategy, risk management, and organizational growth.

Sameeksha Thakur

Independent Board Director

An MBA from ITM Mumbai with over 21 years of experience, including 12 years in the development sector. She provides independent oversight on compliance, ethics, POSH governance, policy review, and organizational accountability.

Monica Gupta

Advisory

Dr. Monica is a seasoned academic and corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in institutions like IMT Ghaziabad and FORE School of Management. She currently serves as Director at Ajeevi Technologies and plays a key mentoring role at IndicAI. At IndicAI, she supports students in developing spoken English and interview skills. Her work reflects a deep commitment to student success and employability.

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Ritu Poddar

Advisory

A Chartered Accountant with over 22 years of experience in finance and compliance. She oversees budgeting, financial reporting, statutory audits, and strengthens financial systems and governance.

 Shreya Verma

Advisory

Shreya is an MBA graduate from SIBM, Pune, with over 12 years of experience. A learning-tech enthusiast, she guides the organization’s education and employment operations, driving impactful program delivery.

Purva Mittal

Advisory

Purva Mittal has over 12 years of experience in patient advocacy and disability activism. She herself is a rare disease patient. She has shown an active presence on multiple platforms to voice the urgency of better policies and their implementation for people with disabilities.

Akash Das

Education Program Manager

Akash Das holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. As Program Manager at Indic AI, he leads the education vertical and manages partnerships with NGOs and Edtech to drive impactful education programs.

Sandeep Mahajan

Head-Corporate Relations & Placements

Sandeep Mahajan, a B.Com and MBA graduate, brings over 20 years of experience in Corporate Sales, Retail Distribution, and Operations. He leads Corporate Relations and Placements, building strategic partnerships and creating career opportunities for (PwD) students.

Amreen Sharma

Sr. Manager – CSR

Amreen is a B.Tech graduate from Bangalore University with experience at Eye Mantra Foundation and Mantra Foundation. At Indic AI, she heads CSR and Partnerships, driving collaborations focused on preventive eye care, disability inclusion, and women’s empowerment.