Jacob Roshan

I am an impact-driven professional with over eight years of experience in program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across education, sustainability, and consulting. My career has spanned leadership roles in high-growth startups, government partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, where I have successfully designed and executed large-scale projects that drive measurable impact.

Currently pursuing an MBA at ISB, I am focused on refining my expertise in strategy, operations, and impact-driven leadership. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and excel at solving complex challenges through data-driven decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and hands-on execution.

As Chief Program Officer at VentureVillage, I established and scaled the India office, growing annual revenue to ₹1.2 crore while leading initiatives that impacted over 18,000 students across 92 institutions. I spearheaded key partnerships, including one with the University of Helsinki, which generated ₹1 crore in revenue and introduced innovative education programs to Indian schools. Additionally, I built and led a team of 12 program managers, ensuring high-quality execution through structured coaching and performance reviews.

At The Education Alliance, I played a key role in designing and implementing the Minimum Quality Standards Framework, which standardized school evaluations, reduced assessment time by 50%, and informed ₹4+ crore in funding allocations. My work involved extensive stakeholder collaboration with government officials, funders, and NGO partners to improve school quality and student learning outcomes.

My leadership journey began with Teach For India, where I improved literacy outcomes by 60%, raised ₹1.5 lakh for classroom infrastructure, and played a key role in city-wide initiatives. I also held leadership positions at IIT Madras, where I organized the department conference and managed high-stakes logistics.

I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from IIT Madras, where I developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and problem-solving. During my time at IIT Madras, I took on leadership roles, including organizing the department conference, where I managed logistics, stakeholder coordination, and execution to ensure a successful event. These experiences helped me hone my ability to work in high-pressure environments while balancing strategic planning with operational execution.

Currently, I am pursuing an MBA at the Indian School of Business (ISB), where I am further refining my expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership. My coursework has strengthened my ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop data-driven insights, and implement solutions at scale. I have also worked on hands-on consulting projects, including designing a go-to-market strategy for a Farmer Producer Organization, which resulted in immediate revenue generation.

Through my academic journey at IIT Madras and ISB, I have built a strong analytical skill set, a structured problem-solving approach, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams—capabilities that position me well to take on complex, high-impact roles.