Panel of Experts for Ecoideaz Ventures
Levine Lawrence
Levine Lawrence is a media veteran with 15 years of experience in market research and business journalism. He has built expertise in various facets of mass communication such as business reporting, content editing and photo-journalism. He has built a sizeable portfolio of business case studies, academic research articles, art & culture features, travelogues, etc. Despite being confined to his office cubicle, Levine has always been passionate about nature, environmental solutions and an eco-friendly lifestyle. He has made an effort to interact with various eco-researchers and green innovators across India, who are creating better solutions to save the environment. – Linkedin profile
Shilpa Basavaraj
Shilpa Basavaraj is a fashion industry veteran who is now venturing out to work with social enterprises in rural India. Armed with BFA in Applied Art, CAVA and postgraduate diploma in Fashion Design from NIFT, Delhi, she built a rich industry experience in apparel design and manufacturing. She worked with leading garment manufacturers across Asia, such as Tommy Hilfiger India, Jayson Sourcing, SBI Garments Sdn. Bhd., Tiny Bee Apparels, etc. After taking a sabbatical from her hectic corporate life, Shilpa is now helping social enterprises working with artisans in handloom and handicrafts based in South India. – Linkedin profile
Mustaq Alisha
Mustaq Alisha is a veteran agricultural professional with two decades of experience in biofertilizer production and farmland operations. He is deeply involved in the R&D of new agricultural inputs and developing new agro technologies that help to improve crop yields, and reduce pests and diseases, which in turn would reduce stress on farmers. Apart from managing his venture, he often works with local farming communities and farmer-producer organizations to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve the overall health of the agricultural industry. Beyond his work-related activities, he actively participates in Toastmasters Club and Rotary Club initiatives in Shivamogga District. – Linkedin profile
Sunil Sood
Sunil Sood is a veteran in the energy management sector who has built an illustrious career of more than 40 years in energy efficiency and conservation. Being a mechanical engineer and a certified energy auditor, he has worked with both public sector enterprises and private companies in India. Realizing the need to build a movement dedicated to energy management, Sunil Sood founded the Indian Association of Energy Management Professionals (IAEMP) in 2006. He has been honored with numerous awards for his achievements in energy efficiency, and he is also passionately involved with various voluntary groups working on cleanliness and waste management. – Linkedin profileSuhail Chaturvedi
Suhail Chaturvedi is a sustainability professional and adviser for various CSR projects. He has completed his Masters in Sustainable Development from TERI University, New Delhi. He has worked in different capacities ranging from industrial research and analysis, business and brand promotion, along with social outreach in rural sectors for energy needs. He is currently involved in Bajaj Group, as a CSR Manager to manage implementation of various CSR and ESG projects across the group. – Linkedin profile
Sreesvarna B
Sreesvarna B is an Agricultural Engineer, who graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru and got her master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her research interests include climate change and its impact, energy extraction from renewable sources, and water management. As a part of her academics, Sreesvarna has done various projects on technology and sustainable development in rural areas, thermal image analysis for assessing canopy temperature of plantation crops, design of micro-irrigation systems and bio-materials feasibility for solar cells. Her other passions include playing violin, camping, cycling, gardening and writing articles. – Linkedin profile
Khushbu Pancholi
Khushbu Pancholi is an MBA graduate who has good experience in Audit, Accounting, and Finance fields. She is passionate about strengthening the financial position of micro, small & medium enterprises. With an intention to promote an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle, she joined Ecoideaz in 2017. Currently, she is working as a Finance Controller in an SME business and is involved in consulting various eco-friendly startups and NGOs – Linkedin profile
