Senior Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator

With a business background, Abishek learned through experience and exposure how market failures create ripple effects. This realization led him to work with social enterprises and founders across diverse sectors, recognizing the broader impact of modern capitalism.

Over the past 5 years, he has contributed to development organizations and taken on varied roles in enterprises at different growth stages and geographies. His journey has reinforced a deep commitment to fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive meaningful change.

In his previous role at Villgro Innovations Foundation, Abishek managed portfolios supporting founders in the Waste & Circularity sector and Clean Energy solutions for rural livelihoods. Today, he continues this work at Upaya’s Dignified Jobs Accelerator and other programs, investing in and supporting passionate early-stage businesses that create lasting impact.

Abishek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Loyola College, Chennai, and a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Corporate Finance from IÉSEG School of Management, France.