Akanksha Hazari

Akanksha Hazari is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in the tech and consulting sectors. As the CEO and Founder of LoveLocal since 2020, Akanksha is dedicated to digitizing local retailers to enhance the neighborhood shopping experience. Prior to LoveLocal, Akanksha founded m.Paani and served as its CEO from 2015 to 2019, transforming the initiative into LoveLocal. Akanksha's accolades include the ORIGIN Innovation Award in 2020, the Vital Voices Global Leadership Economic Empowerment Award in 2016, and recognition as a Google India Rising Star in 2014. In addition to leadership roles, Akanksha is a Governing Council Member of the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai, focusing on promoting the local tech ecosystem. Educational background includes degrees in Politics from Princeton University and a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. Previous professional experiences encompass consulting and project management roles in various international organizations and initiatives.