An entrepreneur with an Engineering (VJTI) and MBA (NMIMS) background, Manisha has groomed and managed 2 IT ventures called RetailNet (I) Pvt Ltd and Kennovation Software Services in her previous avatar before making the switch to the development sector in 2011. Manisha has been working in the sector in various capacities. She was part of the HNI Giving team at GiveIndia where she managed grant portfolios for families and individuals. She also extended the reach of HNI Giving to Singapore. She has been associated with Dasra and Humane Society International/India and works with the Maharashtra State Government as a Steering Committee Member for their drought proofing mission.