I have over 25 years of experience in the digital payments and financial inclusion space, where I have led and managed various initiatives to enable access and affordability of financial services for the underserved segments. As the founder and CEO of GRAMePAY, I am on a mission to empower rural and semi-urban merchants with digital payment solutions and financial literacy. In addition to my entrepreneurial roles, I am also a certified independent director by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, bringing strategic vision, governance, and compliance to the boards of several organizations and startups. I am passionate about mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, especially in the fintech and social impact sectors, and have invested in multiple promising ventures. My core competencies include P&L management, business development, key account management, alliances, and project management. I have also been recognized as one of the most influential payments professionals and the best digital payment platform CEO by reputed industry forums.