People Archive - The Dialogue

Our Team

At The Dialogue, we’re powered by a dedicated team of young policy professionals and a diverse advisory board. Our approach seamlessly integrates a core team and subject matter experts, providing us the ability to connect with a broad network while maintaining top-tier quality processes and project efficiency.

Dr. Amar Patnaik

Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)

Dr. Amar Patnaik, Founder of A&N Legal Solutions LLP, is a former Member of Parliament (2019-2024) and IA&AS officer. A champion of economic, technological, and climate reforms, he has advanced key frameworks in ESG, data privacy, and AI. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Harvard Kennedy School, and Wharton, he is also a certified Fraud Examiner. The Dialogue proudly welcomes him as our Senior Advisor.

Mr. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra

Member Board Of Directors and Chairman Audit Committee, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

Mr. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, a luminary in the Indian Banking and Financial Technology sector, boasts a prolific career spanning over four decades. Commencing his journey at SBI in 1982, he held senior and CXO-level roles globally, contributing significantly to the establishment of new businesses like Leasing, Private Equity, and Insurance. Currently, he serves on the boards of prominent organisations, including RBIH, NSEIT, Nippon Life Insurance, Spice Money, Mayfair Hotels, and Quantum MF. We are honored to have him with us as our Senior Advisor.

Mr. Jaspreet Bindra

Founder - Al&Beyond and Tech Whisperer Ltd and Ex-CDO Mahindra, Microsoft and TAS

Jaspreet Bindra is a seasoned expert in digital transformation and technology strategy. He has held leadership roles such as Group Chief Digital Officer at Mahindra Group, Regional Director at Microsoft India, and General Manager in the Tata Group. A founding team member of Baazee.com (later eBay India), Jaspreet is also the Founder of AI Beyond and Tech Whisperer Limited, UK. With an MBA, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and a Master’s in AI, Ethics, and Society from the University of Cambridge, he currently advises organizations like Mahindra Holidays and Findability Sciences. Jaspreet will now join The Dialogue as an Advisor, and we look forward to collaborating with him to advance thought leadership on AI and its responsible evolution.

Mr. Tabrez Ahmad

Group Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), Dell Technologies

Tabrez Ahmad, Group Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for APJ at Dell Technologies, brings over 20 years of experience in legal practice, public policy, and business strategy. He has held leadership roles at eBay India, OPPI, Microsoft Corporation, and FICCI, shaping key policies like the IT Act, data protection frameworks, and national telecom policies. His global expertise and vision make him an invaluable addition to The Dialogue, and we are thrilled to welcome him as an Advisor.

Prof. Subhajit Basu

Professor of Law and Technology, University of Leeds, UK

Professor Subhajit Basu, a leading expert in Law and Technology, focuses on the societal impacts of digital tech, especially in the Global South. Known for his work on privacy, consumer rights, and legal frameworks, he’s advised on cybercrime, data privacy, and AI ethics globally. His notable books include Privacy and Healthcare Data and Global Perspectives on E-Commerce Taxation Law. With a strong influence on digital governance policy, Professor Basu now advises The Dialogue on platform regulation and gender-tech issues.

Dr. Aditya Bhattacharjea

Professor of Economics (retd.), Delhi School of Economics and Visiting Senior Fellow, The Dialogue

Prof. Aditya Bhattacharjea, former Senior Professor of Economics at the Delhi School of Economics, brings extensive academic experience to his role as Visiting Senior Fellow at The Dialogue. With expertise in competition law and policy, Prof. Bhattacharjea’s research interests include international trade, industrial organization, and Indian economic development. He has contributed to government initiatives and served on various committees, bringing valuable insights to policy discussions. Prof. Bhattacharjea’s association with The Dialogue will be in the capacity of Visiting Senior Fellow, where he will be dedicated to delivering specialized knowledge, particularly in the domains of competition law and policy.

Dr. Viswanath Pingali

Professor, IIM Ahmedabad and Senior Fellow - Economics, The Dialogue

Prof. Viswanath (Vishy) Pingali, an economics faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad, specializes in competition law, digital markets, and public health research. He contributes to prestigious national and international journals. At IIMA, he teaches microeconomics, game theory, and behavioral economics, while also offering consultation services to corporations and law firms on competition and economics. With a Master’s from the Indian Statistical Institute and a PhD from Northwestern University, USA, Prof. Pingali brings extensive academic expertise to his role as a Senior Fellow- Economics at The Dialogue, focusing on specialized knowledge in competition law and policy.

Dr. Aurelien Portuese

Research Professor, The George Washington University

Dr. Aurelien Portuese, Research Professor, and Founding Director of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at The George Washington University, brings a wealth of experience. As a practicing attorney at Freshfields’ DC office, Special Editor at the Antitrust Law Journal, and a published author in prestigious journals, he is recognized for his significant contributions to antitrust. Acknowledged with nominations for the 2022 and 2019 Antitrust Writing Awards, he currently serves as the Editor of the Special Symposium “Beyond Dynamic Competition” in the ABA’s Antitrust Law Journal. In his advisory role at The Dialogue, he focuses on delivering specialized expertise, particularly in competition law and policy.

Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan

Fellow, NITI Aayog and Visiting Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress

Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan, a Fellow at NITI Aayog, has extensive experience in economic policy analysis. He has affiliations with several universities and international organizations, and has consulted for the UN, World Bank, and others. He founded the consulting firm Infinite Sum Modelling and has published over 150 papers and 8 books.

Dr. Avik Sarkar

Senior Research Fellow and Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business

Dr. Avik Sarkar, faculty at Indian School of Business, is developing the India Data Portal for government data analysis and visualization. He was the former Head of Data Analytics Cell at NITI Aayog, where he developed a roadmap for data use and AI in policy making. He has been recognized as a top data scientist and LinkedIn Influencer. He advises various government committees and has over 18 years of experience in AI and data science across multiple companies.

Sriya Sridhar

Consultant, Privacy and Data Governance

Sriya is an experienced lawyer specialising in technology law, data protection, and fintech. Recognised in Legal 500 for Data Protection and Intellectual Property, she holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe certification.

Kazim Rizvi

Founding Director

An important voice in India’s tech policy ecosystem, Kazim works on the intersection of technology, policy and society, with a focus on evidence-based research and discourse

Kriti Singh

Chief of Staff & Programme Manager - Online Gaming

Kriti oversees operations, research, strategic planning, and stakeholder relationships. With a journalism background, she’s dedicated to driving policy changes in the tech sector.

Akriti Jayant

Head of Communications

Akriti, with 11 years of diverse experience and a background in Journalism and Sociology, focuses on gender issues, women’s empowerment, and gender-integrated content creation.

Ayush Tripathi

Senior Programme Manager - Ecommerce, Fintech and Telecom

Ayush, specialises in E-commerce, FinTech, Telecommunication, and Digital Tax with a legal background and a strong research focus on technology policy.

Jameela Sahiba

Senior Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence

Jameela, a lawyer by training, specialises in Artificial Intelligence and Parliamentary outreach, leveraging her legal and legislative expertise for positive change.

Meemansa Agarwal

Senior Research Associate

Meemansa Agarwal is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, focusing on AI, online gaming, and the metaverse. She advocates for balanced tech regulations and holds a law degree from Symbiosis Law School.

Kamesh Shekar

Senior Programme Manager - Privacy, Data Governance and Co-lead - AI

Kamesh focuses on understanding the impact of policies and regulations on the data-driven technology ecosystem, contributing extensively to these critical fields.

Saksham Malik

Senior Programme Manager - Competition Law and Policy

Saksham leads digital competition practice, exploring the uncharted aspects of competition regulation, where it intersects with promoting fairness, equity, and inclusivity.

Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari

Senior Programme Manager - Platform Regulation, Gender and Tech

Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari, a Gold Medallist from the Indian Society of International Law and a Certified Information Privacy Professional, leads The Dialogue’s work on Platform Regulation and Gender and Technology, specializing in IP, cybersecurity, and emerging tech policy through global fellowships and extensive stakeholder engagement.

Soham Jagtap

Research Associate

Soham Jagtap is a Research Associate at The Dialogue, specializing in Fintech, E-commerce, and Digital Tax. His expertise lies at the intersection of law and technology, with a focus on advancing policies that foster innovation while safeguarding public interests.

Aman Mishra

Senior Research Associate

Aman Mishra specialises in competition law and policy, particularly in ever-evolving landscape of digital markets, with a strong background in research and capacity-building.

Anuradha Bhattacharya

Senior Research Associate

Anuradha Bhattacharya is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, specializing in competition law and digital markets. Anuradha holds a BA LLB (Hons.) from the University of Calcutta and an LLM in Competition Law from University College London. Her research interests include AI, sustainability, and data privacy in relation to competition law.

Bhoomika Agarwal

Senior Research Associate

Bhoomika specialises in competition and AI policy, developing research reports and policy recommendations to address tech industry challenges.

Garima Saxena

Senior Research Associate

Garima Saxena specialises in platform regulation, gender dynamics, and technology and conducts interdisciplinary research on social media governance, digital privacy, online safety, and more.

Vaishnavi Sharma

Research Associate

Vaishnavi specialises in privacy and data governance research. Her academic focus includes constitutional law and fundamental rights, particularly in the context of online and offline privacy.

Shivam Kulshrestha

Senior Communications Associate (Graphic Design)

Shivam is a graphic and motion designer with a passion for continuous learning and a strong work ethic, excelling at translating design briefs into creative realities.