Samir Junnarkar

Samir Junnarkar is a seasoned professional specializing in Strategy, Innovation, Leadership, and Organizational Transformation, currently serving as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School since February 2025. Previously, Samir held the role of Director, Head of Business Operations at Aurora Solar, where responsibilities included establishing the Business Operations & Special Projects practice to drive growth. Prior experience includes serving as Chief of Staff at Varo Bank, enhancing Executive Operations, and as Manager of Strategy & Operations at Google, contributing to improved accountability and collaboration. Samir also held positions at LinkedIn as Senior Associate in Business Operations & Analytics, at Morgan Stanley as an Analyst in Equity Capital Markets, and at the US Department of the Treasury as an intern. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Stanford University.