Our Advisors
Backed by leaders who combine ground-level action with global perspective, our advisory board helps us build smarter for the planet.
Dr.Viji Krishnamurthy
Technology Strategy
Dr. Viji Krishnamurthy is VP – Generative AI at Oracle, leading cutting-edge technology strategy. With a Ph.D. in engineering and a career spanning AI, data platforms, and enterprise systems, she blends deep tech expertise with social impact thinking.
A co-author of one of Smarter Dharma’s patents, she plays a critical role in advising our tech and scale strategy—helping us build a sustainable platform that is both technically robust and designed for high-impact growth.
Dr. Sunita Purushottam
Sustainability
Dr. Sunita Purushottam leads Sustainability and CSR at Mahindra Lifespaces and chairs the Global Buildings Performance Network. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay,and degree in Physics and Electronics from Nagpur University.
With over 20 years of experience in ESG, energy strategy, and policy, her deep climate expertise helps guide Smarter Dharma’s product vision and R&D -ensuring alignment with scientific integrity and decarbonisation goals.
Niranjan Khatri
Sustainability
Niranjan Khatri is the founder of iSambhav and former GM – Environment at ITC Hotels. With 40+ years of experience in sustainability, inclusive employment, and green infrastructure, he has advised government, industry, and NGOs.
From eco-design to rural nutrition, his work spans deep, grassroots impact. As Smarter Dharma expands into hospitality and on-ground interventions, his practical wisdom and systems thinking provide vital direction for sustainable and inclusive implementation.