A firm believer in the power of structured creativity, Shamanth has been actively engaged in consulting startups and early-stage ventures on applying Design Thinking methodologies to accelerate product development, refine business models, and enhance customer experience. His consulting work spans helping founders frame problem statements, conduct user-centered research, prototype solutions rapidly, and embed innovative practices into organizational culture. Through these engagements, he has guided leadership teams to translate abstract ideas into tangible, scalable business outcomes.
He is also an International Runners-Up at the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon AH Division, where he demonstrated his ability to innovate and create sustainable solutions through collaborative, design-led problem solving. This global recognition underscores his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams under high-stakes challenges and deliver impactful results.
Shamanth’s professional focus extends into sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). He specializes in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) frameworks, carbon footprint reduction strategies, and aligning business objectives with global sustainability goals. His expertise enables organizations to minimize their environmental impact while unlocking long-term stakeholder value.
As a co-founder and entrepreneur, he has played a pivotal role in launching and scaling ventures aimed at driving sustainable change. His entrepreneurial mindset, combined with his consulting expertise in design thinking, makes him uniquely positioned to help startups balance innovation with impact.
Today, Shamanth partners with organizations, accelerators, and startup ecosystems to foster design-led innovation, ESG-driven growth, and sustainable business strategies. His vision is to empower leaders and entrepreneurs to think creatively, act responsibly, and scale effectively in a rapidly changing world
SHAMANTH N MURTHY
