Twisha is a person with long dark hair wearing a patterned sleeveless top, smiling against a peach-colored wall.

Hi! I am Twisha.

I am a seasoned Strategy and Operations Leader with over 12 years of experience in building global teams, scaling businesses, and using technology to solve complex challenges. With a strong background at the intersection of AI-driven technology and healthcare, I am passionate about leading mission-driven teams and leveraging data insights to drive impactful results.

Throughout my career, I have -

  • grown startups into global leaders

  • supercharged system efficiencies in big tech companies

  • pioneered innovative and efficient solutions at the cross section of AI-driven technology and healthcare

  • negotiated and secured deals with universities, health systems, government programs, and non profits

  • built inclusive, innovative, and sustainable organizations

With an Engineering degree and a PhD in Organizational Behavior from IIM Ahmedabad, I bring a blend of analytical precision and human-centered leadership to every project.

Key Accomplishments

Business Transformation

Stepped in as CEO of a company facing financial challenges and transformed it with an innovative business model, achieving 75% gross margins and scaling revenue to 1M+ ARR within just six months.

Secured contracts with leading organizations such as UC Berkeley, Amazon One Medical, and Health Canada, driving growth and international expansion.

Global Expansion

Successfully scaled and managed the first online peer-support-based mental health platform, expanding its reach to 189 countries and 140 languages through strategic collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

Built and led high-performing, diverse teams across 30+ countries to drive global impact.

AI Innovation

Developed a Generative AI-powered platform to deliver affordable, accessible, and evidence-based treatment recommendations at scale.

Designed and executed a strategic roadmap to enhance the model by leveraging embedding techniques and fine-tuning with proprietary qualitative and quantitative datasets, optimizing accuracy and personalization for diverse global populations.

Available For

Full Time Roles

As an engineer and a seasoned mission driven business leader, I aspire to join a team that is leveraging technology to create transformative change through fast-paced, high-impact initiatives.

Seeking leadership roles in - Business Strategy & Transformation, Business Operations, Business Growth.

Consulting Projects

With a diverse portfolio of work both in my professional career and volunteering interests, I specialize in driving impactful, data-driven solutions that address complex challenges, streamline operations, and accelerate growth.

Areas of specialty - Healthcare, Early Stage Startups, Social Impact, Tech for Good, Strategic Partnerships.

Leadership Mentoring

As a community builder, I have mentored numerous founders and aspiring leaders, offering guidance rooted in empathy and a genuine desire to help others succeed. I am passionate about sharing my experience to help others overcome obstacles.

Special focus groups - Women Leaders, Startup Founders, Small Business Owners.

Notable Testimonials

"The amount we have accomplished with Twisha leading the partnership is way more than what we have with our other partners. We thank her for her leadership and support in making our program successful."

Enterprise customer

"In my first interaction with Twisha I recognized her amazing ability to find the most unconventional solutions to problems. The moment you present a problem to her, you can see those brain gears turning and within minutes you have a workable solution."

Consulting client

"Twisha has a unique ability to simplify the most complex problems into easy tasks, making the operations streamlined and the project less intimidating for the team."

Team member

Community Involvement & Other Interests

I am deeply passionate about social justice and equality, dedicating my time to volunteering and civic engagement to drive meaningful impact. I champion causes that amplify marginalized voices and embrace diverse perspectives, fostering a culture of activism and empathy through community outreach and collaboration.

My strong community network fuels my purpose and energy while allowing me to cross-pollinate insights and leverage my ecosystem to further excel in my work.

Current involvement:

  • Honorary Planning and Transportation Commissioner, City of San Carlos

  • Member, Board of Directors, San Carlos Education Foundation

  • Domestic Violence Client Advocate, Maitri Bay Area

  • Branding and Outreach Consultant, One Life Counseling

  • Parent Education Lead, San Carlos Charter Learning Center

  • Marketing Consultant, Community Foundation of San Carlos

  • Team Manager, San Carlos United Soccer

Other pursuits:

  • Masters in Indian classical dance Kathak

  • Masters in Indian instrumental Tabla

  • Indian dance choreographer and performer

  • 5AM Peloton workouts

  • Running half marathons

  • Mom to the two best boys in the world!

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Runners participating in a race on a paved road with trees in the background. Twisha, the lead runner is wearing a light green tank top, pink shorts, and a headband.
Twisha, hiking on a steep cliff edge along Angel's Landing trail in Zion National Park, wearing hiking gear and holding a safety chain, with a canyon view in the background.
Twisha exercising on a Peloton bike with a screen displaying a workout class.