Our Team

Rajee is the Co Founder & Chairperson, Percipere & Futuroot CEO, BCMGuru. She has around 30 years of professional experience with expertise in Organisation Tech Strategy, Process automation, Organisational change management, Business Process & Digital Transformation and Program management. She is an alumnus of INSEAD and a qualified Cost Accountant, carrying expertise in Blockchain & Cybersecurity with experience in Financial Services / Insurance & Media sectors.

Some of the investments lead by her are Elastic Run, Porter, Videoverse, Beepkart, Bharatpe, Servify etc. Prior to InnoVen she was a Principal at Seedfund, where Tarana sourced, evaluated and mentored early stage companies. She also works closely with the portfolio companies to get them to the next level of growth. Given her strong ties with angel groups like Mumbai Angels, where she was an active member and the venture investor community, Tarana continues to be involved in the early stage space mentoring and guiding founders on fund raising, strategy and business development, and dabbles a bit in some angel investing.
Tarana serves on CII Western Region Sub-Committee on Start ups and Entrepreneurship, is an Independent Director with India Bulls Real Estate, and an advisor to Auerolis an early stage sector agnostic fund.
Tarana started her career in New York with Morgan Stanley, following which she joined Radian, a financial services firm, in their structured finance group. Tarana holds an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University, and an MBA from Columbia Business School, USA.

She earned her doctorate from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai. A strong advocate for gender equity and a believer in the efficacy of education and lifelong learning, Shilpi has worked with organizations like Magic Bus, Path International, Columbia Global Centers among others. She is also a recipient of the esteemed Vital Voices Women Lead India fellowship.

Having started a string of internships right after her schooling years, she gained experience in various fields of social work. She has published a paper with the Emerald Emerging Markets Publishing House, UK on – ‘Empowering lives through football’. She spearheads the partnerships and sustainability efforts at OSCAR Foundation.

With expertise in financial management, internal controls, and compliance, Priyank excels in developing financial policies, maintaining cash flow, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His proficiency in MS Excel and Tally, along with his strong analytical skills, enables him to optimize financial performance and generate accurate reports. Priyank is a proactive communicator and collaborator, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

He has experience in handling key accounts, overseeing campaigns, content, branding, and video production. He holds a Bachelor’s in Mass Media and a Diploma in Fashion Photography, with expertise in Adobe Suite, Canva, and Trello.

She jump-started her career as a computer teacher, developing the curriculum for English, Hindi, Mathematics, Marathi, and computer skills. She progressed to becoming Project Head, spearheading volunteer engagement events, developing the foundation’s Child Sponsorship Programme, and identifying and coordinating with new and existing donors.

She is currently the Fundraising Manager at OSCAR Foundation, where she actively works towards expanding donor networking, writing proposals and grants, maintaining the OSCAR Child Sponsorship programme, and managing the relationship with OSCAR’s portfolio of individual donors. Sunita holds an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS (SVKM) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University.

He is dedicated to the development of grassroots football and oversees the overall streamlining and management of the programme. Kumar holds a ‘C’ Diploma license in Coaching (2024) from the AIFF (All India Football Federation) and a Diploma in Sports Business Management from Pyramid Sports, England. He has attended numerous national and international trainings, including the Manchester United Coaching Course Premier Skills Football Coaching Training and the International Grassroots Football Coach training in Mumbai with coaches from Bayer Leverkusen and Queens Park Rangers.

He started his OSCAR journey as a football coach for both the I-League U15 team and the senior team. In the process, he also completed his licenses to become a coach and today is a now a qualified AFC C licence coach. Today he manages the Daman project of OSCAR.

Having grown up playing multiple sports, she strongly believes in the power of sport to build discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Through her work with organisations such as Magic Bus India Foundation and the OSCAR Foundation, Supriya has mentored underprivileged children and youth, promoting health, gender equality, and life skills. She is passionate about empowering girls through inclusive community sports programmes.

He works closely with young leaders across Mumbai, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Daman, and Goa, supporting their leadership growth and community engagement. A certified football coach with a AIFF D License and KNVB grassroots training, Manohar is committed to empowering youth to become confident, self-reliant changemakers through sport.

He initiated the OSCAR program in Rajasthan with the vision of creating positive change in communities through sports and life skills education. Through continuous motivation, guidance, and access to opportunities, he works to empower children, especially girls, to become confident individuals and role models for their families and communities.

I believe in clear communication, teamwork, and maintaining smooth HR processes within the organization.

Associated with OSCAR since 2010, he began his journey as a Young Leader, working closely with children and communities at the grassroots. Over the years, his consistent field engagement and leadership have seen him grow into a key programme leader. A certified football coach with an AIFF D License, Fardin has trained nationally and internationally and remains committed to using sport as a tool for social development.

With a Master’s degree in Social Work, he leads the Alumni and Fellowship Program and manages the OSCAR Goa Football Program. Working closely with schools and communities, Venancio uses football as a platform to build confidence, life skills, and leadership, creating safe and inclusive spaces where children and young people can grow and thrive.

Purvi serves on the boards of several prominent listed and unlisted Indian corporations, including Ambuja (Adani) Cement Ltd., Shoppers Stop Ltd., Metropolis Healthcare, and Imagine Marketing Ltd. (boAt), often chairing their NRC, CSR, and ESG committees. She is also actively involved in academia as a guest faculty and mentor at premier institutions like IIT Mumbai, St. Xavier’s College, and Ashoka University. Purvi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is a globally certified director (GCB.D), and completed her business strategy and leadership management credentials at the Wharton Business School, USA.

He is actively involved in volunteering and several pro bono initiatives where he supports NGOs with strategic advisory on organizational issues, along with other senior industry experts. Prior to joining Apraava Energy, Gopinath held leadership roles at Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporate Limited. Gopinath is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and is also trained in Strategic HR from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Before co-founding A91, Abhay served as Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India Advisors from 2008 to 2018, joining the firm in 2007. During his tenure, he led investments in some of India’s most dynamic consumer and healthcare companies, partnering with visionary founders to build challenger brands, drive execution excellence in large markets, and scale innovative businesses in emerging categories.

His notable investments and board roles include Vini Cosmetics, Indigo Paints, PI Industries, La Renon, Curatio Healthcare, ASG Eyecare, Awfis, MedGenome, Sugar cosmetics, Atomberg, Blue Tokai, Plum, SEDEMAC, Eatclub, Technosport.

Abhay began his career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co. (Mumbai and Johannesburg), followed by a successful stint in investment banking at DSP Merrill Lynch.

He holds a PGDM (MBA) from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay.

Beyond investing, Abhay is deeply committed to education and philanthropy. He is a trustee at Ashoka University and BECT, a trust focused on primary and secondary education.

Abhay is widely respected for his sharp strategic insight, deep sectoral knowledge, and long-term commitment to creating positive impact through entrepreneurship.

Currently leading Roundglass Sports operations – a multi sport entity leveraging football, hockey, tennis and golf to transform the lives of youth in Punjab.

Ashish has a deep understanding of and a strong network in the Indian Sports ecosystem, especially due to his involvement in the Indian Super League from its very inception in 2014.

Ashish graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, majoring in Computer Engineering and Business. He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars and panels. Ashish is also a Visiting Faculty at one of India’s premier sports management programs.

Inspired by my parents’ dedication to OSCAR, I’ve embraced the transformative power of sports through track, kickboxing, and life lessons. I belive in OSCAR’s vision -Every child deserves the right opportunity to succeed.

I understand the impact OSCAR has on the lives of the children and this has strengthened my commitment to OSCAR and I endeavour to contribute in any way I possibly can. I am working on creating a video where the concept of physics is taught through football. I have helped  raise funds for OSCAR and am excited to share my football skills with the children.  I will continue to support the remarkable work done by the foundation.

As the Executive Director of the International Young Leaders Council (IYLC) and Founder of the National Young Leaders Association (NYLA), she leads initiatives focused on youth leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and global service. She is currently leading a fundraising campaign to help bring six girls from OSCAR Foundation’s communities in India to the United States for a life-changing cultural and educational exchange. As an OSCAR Young Ambassador, Samaya is honored to support OSCAR’s mission and help inspire greater awareness for children and young people.

My journey in football showed me that the game can be a powerful pathway to education, opportunity, and lasting change, inspiring me to partner with OSCAR Foundation through my IB MYP Community Project. Through this project, I worked with donors, led an online fundraising campaign, delivered an Artificial Intelligence workshop for OSCAR children, and helped facilitate a long-term collaboration between the Dinesh Vyas Trust and OSCAR Foundation for the Under-14 Girls’ Lakshya Project. As an OSCAR Young Ambassador, I am proud to continue creating opportunities through football and education by supporting a scholarship programme for deserving older OSCAR children pursuing higher education and future careers.

India was the first country that I visited during my travels and the OSCAR Foundation was a central part of making it my favourite country. My fundraiser involved running the Mumbai Marathon in January 2026 during my visit, and I look forward to more fundraisers and working closely with OSCAR over the next few years.

He subsequently visited the programme in Mumbai as a volunteer in 2020, running the Mumbai Half Marathon and providing on-the-ground support to the Data team and coaches. Tom has continued with fundraising initiatives since visiting, including volunteering at the inaugural OSCAR Ball in 2023. Tom currently works in the Investor Relations team at I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure private equity firm, where he focuses on raising capital from institutional investors. Tom holds an MA in Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

Since then, the OSCAR family have stayed very close to my heart and I love seeing how much the network has grown – any opportunity to get involved I am keen for!

The friends and memories I have made through a short 2 month stint in Mumbai have stuck with me and I can’t wait to see how I can stay involved with the OSCAR family. Now I am moving over to Bologna, Italy to start my professional career however I can’t wait to stay involved with the OSCAR foundation and see what the future holds.

As a young leader, I worked with OSCAR both in the UK and India, giving talks, creating presentations and videos showcasing the UK tours. I am passionate about getting children into education, especially girls. I’m currently studying post graduate medicine at the University of Warwick.

I first volunteered with the OSCAR Foundation in Mumbai in 2020, drawn to its mission of using sports, education, and life skills to empower children. Since then, I’ve remained deeply connected to the OSCAR community, most recently fundraising by running 7.5km every day to work throughout December.

In February 2026, I returned to Mumbai for the Annual Football Day and saw firsthand how much the event has grown. Now serving as a Young Ambassador, I look forward to supporting our international community and helping host the upcoming OSCAR Ball in September!

I joined the OSCAR Family in 2022 when I went to Mumbai as a volunteer for a month to assist the Oscar Team. During my stay in India, I immersed myself in all aspects of OSCAR life, creating various initiatives and running sporting activities for the OSCAR participants. I also took the 12-hour train ride to Karnataka to deliver football boots to children in remote villages. I continue to fundraise for the charity actively and recently helped at the OSCAR Fundraising Ball in London. I look forward to returning to India to continue my work as a young Ambassador for the foundation and keeping in touch with my OSCAR friends there.

In January 2024 I volunteered with OSCAR in India. It was an incredible visit for me especially visiting the villages in Karnataka and it was enjoyable being met by smiles everywhere I went.