Pranay is passionate about the intersection of science, technology, and business and aims to drive sustainable development leveraging innovation. Previously, he worked as an analyst at WAM Partners, a renowned venture capital firm based in New York, where he was actively involved in sourcing deals, conducting financial and market analyses, and evaluating early and growth-stage startups. At WAM, he focused on investment opportunities in Energy, CleanTech, and FinTech, analyzing market trends and regulatory landscapes to identify promising startups. He holds a Master’s degree in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from Brown University, where he specialized in technology commercialization, startup incubation, and strategic management. Pranay also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.