AI-Powered Analytics for Strategy, M&A, and, Sustainability
AI-Powered Analytics for Strategy, M&A, and, Sustainability
Espalier is the leading AI-powered growth partner for environmental services and technology companies, empowering businesses to achieve transformative growth through data-driven insights.
We are uniquely positioned to offer you the best of human and machine intelligence – given our wealth of domain expertise gained over the years by our M&A and Growth consultants, our solid industry-specific knowledge assets, and our cutting-edge AI technology.
Our mission is to empower environmental services and technology companies with AI-powered growth solutions for Strategy, M&A and Sustainability. By delivering granular industry and company analytics, we help businesses unlock untapped revenue opportunities, optimize M&A strategies, and lead with sustainability. Working with corporations, private equity firms, investment banks, and professional services firms, we offer analytics solutions for increasing revenues, making accretive M&A decisions, increasing ESG scores, and transforming business models using process and disruptive technologies.
Our long-term vision is to enable businesses to create a more sustainable and innovative world by creating a bridge between technology and environmental stewardship. With a commitment to innovation and measurable impact, Espalier stands apart as the catalyst for a smarter, greener future.
Leadership
Espalier’s team is led by senior executives of leading companies such as IBM and GE, with extensive backgrounds in business strategy, transformation, data, and analytics. As former C-suite executives, Espalier’s leadership team understands today’s challenge of creating strategic clarity against a backdrop of increasingly complexity.
Dr. Inder Thukral
Managing Partner
Inder is responsible for strategic imperatives for Espalier.
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He has worked extensively with Technology companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been in senior positions with IBM in multiple geographies.
Inder received his PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MS from University of Rhode Island in the US and a Bachelor’s in engineering from IIT Roorkee, India.
Rajeev Vaid
Managing Partner
Rajeev is responsible for growth imperatives at Espalier.
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Rajeev has worked extensively with Technology and Industrial companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been in senior positions with IBM and Genpact in multiple geographies.
Rajeev received his MBA from Aston Business School, UK and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from IIT Roorkee, India.
Hetal Shah
Partner
Hetal is responsible for technology and product management imperatives at Espalier.
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Hetal has worked extensively with Technology companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has experience of working with IBM and Hexaware in multiple geographies.
Hetal received his MBA from Cass Business School, UK and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from IIT Mumbai, India.
Gaurav Kshettry
Vice President
Gaurav is responsible for all client services at Espalier.
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Gaurav has worked extensively with Technology and Industrial companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been an entrepreneur in the automotive industry for over a decade.
Gaurav received his MBA from IMI, New Delhi and a Bachelor’s in Arts and Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, India.
Pawan Kumar
VP Finance and Legal
Pawan is responsible for financial management and legal processes at Espalier.
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A seasoned Finance Professional with over 17 years of experience, Pawan drives financial strategy; his leadership has a proven record of optimizing financial operations and implementing robust reporting systems. As a key member of the executive leadership team, he has a deep understanding of the financial and legal landscape. He ably navigates complex regulatory requirements, provides strategic counsel, ensures organizational compliance, and effectively manages the financial and legal aspects of the business.
Dr. Inder Thukral, Managing Partner
Inder is responsible for strategic imperatives for Espalier.
He has worked extensively with Technology companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been in senior positions with IBM in multiple geographies.
Inder received his PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MS from University of Rhode Island in the US and a Bachelor’s in engineering from IIT Roorkee, India.
Rajeev Vaid, Managing Partner
Rajeev is responsible for growth imperatives at Espalier.
Rajeev has worked extensively with Technology and Industrial companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been in senior positions with IBM and Genpact in multiple geographies.
Rajeev received his MBA from Aston Business School, UK and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from IIT Roorkee, India.
Hetal Shah, Partner
Hetal is responsible for technology and product management imperatives at Espalier.
Hetal has worked extensively with Technology companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has experience of working with IBM and Hexaware in multiple geographies.
Hetal received his MBA from Cass Business School, UK and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from IIT Mumbai, India.
Gaurav Kshettry, Vice President
Gaurav is responsible for all client services at Espalier.
Gaurav has worked extensively with Technology and Industrial companies and private equity firms in shaping their strategy and growth initiatives. He has been an entrepreneur in the automotive industry for over a decade.
Gaurav received his MBA from IMI, New Delhi and a Bachelor’s in Arts and Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, India.
Pawan Kumar, VP Finance and Legal
Pawan is responsible for financial management and legal processes at Espalier.
A seasoned Finance Professional with over 17 years of experience, Pawan drives financial strategy; his leadership has a proven record of optimizing financial operations and implementing robust reporting systems. As a key member of the executive leadership team, he has a deep understanding of the financial and legal landscape. He ably navigates complex regulatory requirements, provides strategic counsel, ensures organizational compliance, and effectively manages the financial and legal aspects of the business.