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Rohini Manyam Seshasayee

Judge at MassChallenge

United States

Overview 

Rohini Manyam Seshasayee, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a seasoned professional with a background in impact, technology, and climate, noted for her roles as a public speaker and writer. With a strong foundation in business administration from Cornell University and experience as a Senior Innovation Manager at Commonwealth, she has made significant contributions as a mentor at organizations like MassChallenge and Cleantech Open. Highlights of her career include serving as a Judge at MassChallenge and contributing as a Speaker at Women and Climate events, showcasing her expertise in technology and innovation within the climate sector.

Work Experience 

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The Climate Reality Project

  • Director

    2025 - Current

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Impact Entrepreneur

  • Correspondent

    2024

    As a correspondent for Impact Entrepreneur, I contribute in-depth articles and analyses on philanthropy, impact investing, social entrepreneurship and impact, and sustainable finance.

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MassChallenge

  • Judge

    2024

CO

Cleantech Open

  • Mentor

    2024

Cleantech Open Midwest is a division within the larger Cleantech Open network that accelerates start-up businesses.

cleantechopen.org
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Women and Climate

  • Speaker

    2024

FI

Founder Institute

  • Mentor

    2024

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All Tech Is Human

  • Mentor

    2024

All Tech Is Human is informing & inspiring the next generation of responsible technologists & changemakers.

Raised $550,000.00 from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.

alltechishuman.org
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Commonwealth

  • Senior Innovation Manager

    2023 - 2025

    Commonwealth is a national social impact organization building financial security and opportunity for financially vulnerable people through innovation and partnerships to change systems.

Commonwealth is a non-profit organization that provides funding, accounting, expenses, and emergency saving services.

d2dfund.org
CE

Cornell Emerging Markets Institute

  • Fellow

    2021 - 2023

    Organized EMI conference. Co-wrote article with Prof. Casanova published in The Diplomat

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Mindshift Capital

  • Investor

    2022 - 2023

    Mindshift Capital invests in women-led Seed and Series A stage start-ups globally - Sourcing women-led companies in FoodTech, FinTech, EdTech, and Health & Wellness industries. - Evaluate target companies’ market opportunity, evidence of product-market fit, preparedness for growth, and returns potential, sensitivity analysis, write reports to Limited Partners, source opportunities; support strategic planning and research

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