Impact Solutions Lab

Who We Are

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 Joseph

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

Rashmi Nalla

Director of Alumni and Partnerships

Ratan Kongara

Director of Technology

Amruta Kulkarni

Senior Manager, Literacy Curriculum and Facilitation

Vinaya Bharam

Senior Program Manager

Rhea Samuel

Manager, Program, Partnerships and Operations

Arista Engineer

Manager, Literacy Curriculum and Facilitation

Nisha Simon

Manager, Economics Curriculum and Facilitation

Taranjot Bahl

Senior Associate, STEM Curriculum and Facilitation

Jerin Jaison

Senior Associate, College and Careers

Ankit Gupta

Senior Associate, STEM Curriculum and Facilitation

Shweta Nikalje

Senior Associate, Programs 

Ratnanjali Satsangi

AI/ML Senior Associate

Neha Mishra

Associate, Programs

Kaya Rao Shetty

Senior Associate, Critical Literacy Curriculum and Facilitation