Prashant A.

Prashant A. is a distinguished academic and business leader currently serving as a Professor at Columbia Business School, where the focus is on teaching AI and Advanced Analytics in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods sector. As the Chief Executive Officer of Impact Analytics, recognized as one of the Fortune 100 most innovative companies in 2023, Prashant A. collaborates with leading retailers and CPG firms globally. With prior experience as a Senior Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, Co-Lead in Private Equity and Corporate Finance, and a Senior Advisor at the Office of Tony Blair, Prashant A. also founded Indipepal, an Indian Web 2.0 company. Additional roles include Executive Director at Courage Capital Management, LLC, where investments were led in Asian markets, and Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company, focused on media and private equity. Prashant A. holds a JD from Columbia Law School and a BA in Economics and Government from Cornell University.