Srivardhini Jha is an accomplished researcher, teacher, and industry expert with extensive experience in innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets. She holds a PhD in Corporate Strategy and Policy from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and an MS in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Jha has a background in Information Science and Technology from B.M.S College of Engineering.

Jha has published research in several peer-reviewed international journals on topics in innovation strategy, ecosystem strategies, and social entrepreneurship. She has presented her research findings at several prestigious conferences such as the Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, and Strategic Management Society Conferences.

Jha has worked in a variety of leadership roles in both academia and industry. She is currently an Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where she teaches courses in innovation and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining the faculty at IIM Bangalore, Jha held research scientist roles at the CGIAR/McGill Centre for Convergence of Health and Economics and was a Fellow at the iSPIRT Foundation. She also held various senior management roles at Microsoft India, Sun Microsystems, and Infosys Technologies Ltd working on initiatives to build innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in the local ecosystem.

Overall, Jha's expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets and her passion for rigorous and practicable research make her a valuable asset to any organization.