Rohit Gawande

Rohit Gawande is a Senior Investment Principal at Mulago Foundation, a role he has held since joining the organization in 2021.2 With a focus on finding, funding, and supporting high-impact organizations in energy, climate, and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, Gawande plays a crucial role in the foundation's investment strategy.1

Educational Background

Gawande's academic credentials are impressive and diverse:

• MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management
• Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School
• AB in Public Policy from Princeton University2

His educational focus has been on environmental policy, climate change, sustainability, and urban affairs.1

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role at Mulago Foundation, Gawande has held several notable positions:

• Public Narrative Trainer and Coach at Sunrise Movement
• Teaching Fellow and Coach at Harvard Kennedy School
• Director of Innovation at Powerhouse
• Roles at Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Carbon Lighthouse in the clean energy sector
• Various positions at Acumen, including Portfolio Analyst, Impact Associate, and Senior Impact Associate

Skills and Expertise

Gawande's areas of expertise include:

• Impact investing
• Environmental policy
• Climate change
• Sustainability
• Social enterprise
• Entrepreneurship
• Clean energy

Additional Interests

Beyond his professional pursuits, Rohit Gawande is also:

• A jazz and Afrobeat drummer
• A public narrative trainer with the Sunrise Movement
• An avid runner2

Rohit Gawande's LinkedIn profile (username: rohit-gawande-41b51a38) describes him as an "Investor and advocate in climate justice & policy; Public Narrative coach"3, reflecting his commitment to environmental causes and his diverse skill set.