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Harshit Pandey

@harshitpandey

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Entrepreneurial professional with expertise in clean energy and partnerships.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to drive impactful strategies and partnerships in a mission-driven environment.

I am an entrepreneurial professional with a proven track record of building and scaling cross-functional initiatives across clean energy, infrastructure, and development sectors. As the Co-founder and Chief Partnerships Officer at Zircle, I led nationwide ecosystem development by onboarding over 100 B2B partners and managing operations across more than 150 projects valued at over INR 5 crore. My skills in growth strategy, operational execution, and stakeholder management have been pivotal in driving success in high-growth environments.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a people-first leadership style, building and leading teams to foster an impact-driven culture. My experience includes significant roles in policy advocacy, regulatory affairs, and consulting, where I have successfully shaped regulatory frameworks and led national-level policy efforts in the solar energy sector. I am passionate about contributing to mission-driven, execution-heavy roles in strategy, partnerships, or business operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Partnerships and People Officer

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Zircle

May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Co-founded Zircle and led its growth across India, managing operations in 20+ cities. Onboarded 100+ B2B partners and managed a solar asset portfolio of 10+ MW. Built a 15+ member team and oversaw operations for 150+ solar projects valued at INR 5+ crore.

B2B Team Leadership Solar Operations Management Growth Strategy Stakeholder Management Project Management Fundraising Customer Acquisition

Manager – Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs

SunEdison

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Led national-level policy advocacy efforts, interfacing with government bodies to shape solar energy regulations. Chaired the rooftop solar vertical at NSEFI and represented SunEdison in key workshops organized by MNRE.

Policy Advocacy Regulatory Affairs Stakeholder Engagement Solar Government Relations Public Speaking Research Team Management

Senior Analyst, Zonal Lead

Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC)

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Co-led the Data & Political Intelligence vertical, managing analysts and field executives across multiple states. Developed campaign strategies for political parties and onboarded influencers from a large stakeholder pool.

Data Analysis Campaign Strategy Team Management Stakeholder Engagement Research Communication Leadership Strategic Planning

District Lead, National Nutrition Mission

Tata Trusts – Ministry of Women and Child Development

Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Led a team to implement POSHAN Abhiyaan across Anganwadi centers, improving nutrition outcomes for children. Managed budgets and communication campaigns, achieving significant savings through inter-departmental coordination.

Leadership Budget Management Team Coordination Communication Project Management Strategic Planning

Research Assistant

Right to Food Campaign

Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 (1 month)

Conducted research under Prof. Jean Drèze, contributing to studies on food security and policy recommendations.

Research Data Collection Communication Team Collaboration Critical Thinking

Research Assistant

Stanford University

Apr 2018 - May 2018 (1 month)

Conducted anthropological fieldwork for a study on vernacular urbanism, engaging with diverse demographic groups.

Anthropology Data Analysis Communication Teamwork Critical Thinking Qualitative Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stanford University

Seed Spark Entrepreneurship Program, Entrepreneurship

2025 - 2025

Selected for the 5-month immersive cohort designed for high-potential entrepreneurs to build strategy, network, and business acumen. Curriculum from Stanford Graduate School of Business, focusing on scaling startups and innovative Silicon Valley frameworks. Upon completion, access to the Stanford Seed Spark Network for ongoing resources and collaboration.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

MA in Social Sciences, Social Sciences

2017 - 2019

Grade: 7.10

Pursued a Master's degree focusing on Sustainability, Livelihoods, and Natural Resources, gaining insights into social sciences and their application in real-world scenarios.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

BA in Social Sciences, Social Sciences

2014 - 2017

Grade: 7.00

Completed a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Economics, Political Science, and Statistics, providing a strong foundation in social sciences and analytical skills.