Team

The Team

WE ARE KNOWN BY THE COMPANY WE KEEP

The Team

WE ARE KNOWN BY COMPANY WE KEEP

At Sankalp Forum, our strength lies in the diverse and passionate individuals who drive our mission forward. Our team is a dynamic blend of visionaries, strategists, and changemakers, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. United by a shared commitment to fostering sustainable development, we curate impactful convenings that bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders across Asia and Africa. Together, we are transforming ideas into action, creating ecosystems that empower communities and inspire innovation.

Pramit Banerjee

Manager

Focused about creating Impact, he is passionate about advisory and advocacy.


Margaret Nakunza

Networks And Engagement Lead
(Sub-Saharan Africa)

Passionate about Social Impact projects. With an eye to detail and her bold character, she excels in all that she engages in.

Parita Shah

Partnerships & Networks
(South Asia)

An expert in sustainable development goals and developing programs around empowering social enterprises.

Elsie Wanjiku

Analyst
(Enterprise Support)

Elsie is an Associate with the Sankalp team, and has three events under her belt. She looks at registrations and the Sankalp Awards.

Pratik Dave

Senior Associate

Pratik has 8+ years of experience in the development sector where he served as a last-mile change agent, co-founded an education non-profit, and worked as an impact consultant and a fundraising professional. He is an aspiring marathoner and loves to sketch.

Pramit Banerjee
Partnerships Lead

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Pramit Banerjee

Partnerships Lead | Building Bridges Across Continents

Pramit plays a pivotal role in fostering and managing relationships with financiers for Sankalp’s flagship convenings across Africa, India, and Bangladesh. With over ten years of diverse experience in education, healthcare, enterprise development and community development sectors, he possesses deep expertise in development finance, external relationships, and impact entrepreneurship. Pramit is dedicated to designing and executing engagement modules that catalyze collaboration and scaling positive impact.

Core Expertise :-  Development Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Social Entrepreneurship, Convening Design & Management

Margaret Nakunza
Communications and Engagement
Lead

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Margaret Nakunza

Communications and Engagement Lead | Amplifying Impact Through Strategic Communications

Margaret spearheads integrated communications and digital marketing campaigns for global organizations within the development sector. With over seven years of experience, she excels in crafting targeted content, managing online platforms, and engaging key audiences across diverse channels. Her portfolio boasts successful projects with esteemed clients like the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, UNICEF, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Margaret is passionate about leveraging bold ideas and meticulous attention to detail to elevate brand visibility and amplify impact.

Core Expertise :-  Digital Marketing Strategy, Brand Visibility & Amplification, Event Planning & Network Building, Content Creation & Management

Parita Shah
Content Creation and Strategy
Lead

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Parita Shah

Content Creation and Strategy Lead | Curating Content to Inspire Global Solutions

Parita is a dedicated professional with over five years of diverse experience across education, livelihoods, agriculture, and rural development. At Sankalp Forum, she leverages her expertise in entrepreneurial-led development to curate content and engage stakeholders, fostering environments that accelerate social entrepreneurship across India, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Ghana. Renowned for her exceptional communication skills, Parita skillfully influences a wide range of audiences, from investors to industry leaders and senior leadership in multilateral foundations. Her passion lies in designing initiatives that nurture entrepreneurial mindsets to tackle global crises.

Core Expertise :- Content Strategy & Curation, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration, Communication & Influence

Elsie Wanjiku
Enterprise Support

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Elsie Wanjiku

Enterprise Support | Empowering Enterprises Through Strategic Solutions

Elsie is driven by a commitment to impact-led enterprise support and talent management. Her ambition and competence shine through her relentless pursuit of opportunities to drive change and foster learning. At Sankalp Forum, Elsie supports enterprises by providing tailored capacity building solutions and driving impactful change within organizations. She thrives on collaborating with diverse teams to amplify social impact.

Core Expertise :- Enterprise Support & Development, Talent Management Strategies, Impact-Driven Initiatives, Change Management

Pratik Dave
Enterprise Investor Relations
Lead

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Pratik Dave

Enterprise Investor Relations Lead | Designing Innovations for Social Impact

Pratik leads Enterprise Investor Relations at Sankalp Forum, where he drives investment opportunities for social enterprises across Africa, India, and Bangladesh. Passionate about creating innovative solutions that deliver measurable social impact, Pratik brings a wealth of experience as a last-mile change agent, co-founder of an education non-profit, and impact consultant for various organizations. His versatile expertise spans fundraising for enterprises, project needs analysis, business research, strategic communications, and project management, all driven by a deep commitment to solving social challenges.

Core Expertise :- Investment Facilitation for Social Enterprises, Innovative Solution Design, Project Analysis & Management, Fundraising

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WHY WORK WITH SANKALP

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WHY WORK WITH SANKALP

At Sankalp you will find a global landscape and a fun filled team who consistently builds a platform of immense ecosystem potential.
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