Who Are We

Impact Solutions Lab (ISL) is a venture studio focused on Social Impact Projects.

Vision

All communities have the opportunity to thrive through sustainable economic development, citizen engagement and innovation.

Mission

We develop transformative programs using innovative education methods and cutting-edge technological innovations to drive significant, positive social change in marginalised communities.

Core Team

Leo is a semiconductor entrepreneur and private investor. He was Cofounder and COO of two very successful microprocessor startups which were acquired’. He has been a seed investor, board member and advisor to several high-tech startups. For the past three years Leo has focused full time on a social impact venture studio, Impact Solutions Lab (ISL) supporting marginalised communities in India. Leo has a M.S. in Operations Research from UMASS, Amherst and an MBA from Stanford University.

Leo Joseph

Founder and Executive Director

Kanchan Thadani

Director of Curriculum and Facilitation

Vinaya Bharam

Senior Program Manager

Ratan Kongara

Director of Technology

Rashmi Nalla

Director of Alumni and Partnerships

Amruta Kulkarni

Manager, Literacy Curriculum and Facilitation

A multidisciplinary professional working at the intersection of STEM, art, and public policy to make learning accessible for marginalised communities.

Namrata

Manager, STEM Curriculum and Facilitation

Arista Engineer

Senior Associate, Literacy Curriculum and Facilitation

Taranjot Bahl

Senior Associate, STEM Curriculum and Facilitation

Sakshi Pachnoor

Associate, Programs

Jerin Jaison

Associate, College and Careers

Kaya Rao Shetty

Associate, Curriculum and Facilitation