Pankaj Kankaria
MSc Management 2008
Alumni 100CEO, Risa Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pankaj has over ten years' experience with startups and the corporate world, and is passionate about using technology to solve problems.
How does it feel to be selected for the Alumni 100 list?
"Honoured."
What made you choose to study at the University of Edinburgh Business School?
"The profound impact the University of Edinburgh has created in various fields ranging from medicine to computing and business."
What are your memories of studying at the Business School?
"The memories are vivid and greatly enriching."
What key thing that you learnt at the Business School do you still rely on today?
"Market research, financial management, social entrepreneurship, and the importance of 360 degree planning."
What's the one thing you think current students need to develop or learn before entering the modern workplace?
"Ability to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment."
Proudest work-related achievement to date?
"Being part of a leadership team of a unicorn company."
You need to be able to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment.