Gunja Kapoor is a researcher and professional with over 15 years of experience across finance, policy research, and education initiatives. An engineer by training and a graduate of the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), she began her professional career in the financial sector. She worked as an Investment Analyst with CRISIL and Everstone Capital, where she was involved in financial analysis, research, and investment evaluation. Over the years, she has been actively engaged in policy interventions in MSMEs, emerging areas such as financial technology, ease of doing business, data privacy and artificial intelligence. Gunja Kapoor has also been involved in initiatives that use digital technologies to expand access to knowledge and opportunities, particularly for individuals and communities with limited digital access. Her work in education and skill development is driven by the belief that education and technological access play a crucial role in strengthening India’s growth and development
