Anand Rajan

Platform and Growth Advisor @ Societal Platform

Anand Rajan is a prominent figure in the field of technology and social impact, currently serving as the Platform and Growth Advisor at the EkStep Foundation since December 2018. He plays a crucial role in catalyzing population-scale problem-solving through platform thinking, focusing on leveraging infrastructures to foster sustainable interactions and network efforts across various sectors, including lifelong learning, financial inclusion, and personalized healthcare.1 4

Educational Background

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Thiagarajar College of Engineering.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.1

Professional Experience

Chief Platform Advisor at EkStep Foundation (Dec 2018 - Present): Anand has been instrumental in designing solutions that meet ecosystem needs and enhancing network interactions through responsive digital infrastructure.1 2
Mission Leader & Founder of Apurva.ai (Mar 2023 - Present): This platform aims to empower change leaders by harnessing collective wisdom within ecosystems to tackle complex societal challenges.2 5
Previously held significant roles at IBM, where he was a Program Director and Worldwide Technical Manager from 2006 to 2017, and worked with Covansys and Bank One Corporation earlier in his career.1 3

Contributions and Philosophy

Anand Rajan is passionate about applying exponential technologies to solve complex social problems. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement in developing solutions that are effective and scalable. His work often intersects with various sectors, including health, agriculture, education, and climate action.3 4 Anand believes in the power of collective wisdom as a sense-making infrastructure that can drive positive societal change by connecting diverse stakeholders and fostering collaboration.2 5

Through his initiatives at EkStep Foundation and Apurva.ai, Anand Rajan continues to contribute significantly to the intersection of technology and social development.