Now-retired textile entrepreneur with a Chartered Accountancy background. A keen lover of nature. He is a self-made person with a very keen interest in investments and the power of compounding. He believes in the obligation of the privileged people to give back to society and devotes his time to social causes. Also an active volunteer at Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad. he supports the efforts of Lightship with his wisdom and time and is actively involved with day-to-day operations.

Founding trustee of TLI. Co-founder at Moi and Aurus. Entrepreneur. Gypsy at heart. Kunal realized the outsized influence that the adolescence years between grades 9 and 12 have on children when he was counseling his son, Arjun, also in Grade 10 in 2021 when Lightship was founded and the disproportionate advantage kids like him get with the right amount of advice, mentorship, and coaching. He chose this age group of kids as an intervention idea which has morphed into Lightship Initiative.

Born to a joint family that believed in strong community service, Hiral was inspired to pursue a career as an environmentalist. She went on to be a founder-member and later a trustee of the Society for Environment Protection, a voluntary youth organization. In 1999, she joined the Gyanshala project of Education Support Organization, an NGO that aims to provide at par school education to children from poor rural and urban families. She currently serves as Program Head, higher education program, at Dr. K R Shroff Foundation.

Vatsal is an investor in India’s capital markets. He strives for continuous improvement in our systems and processes. As a Trustee at The Lightship Initiative, he strongly believes in taking chances on bright, driven children and is committed to supporting opportunities that help them realize their potential. Using education as the leveler, he wants to bring about long term change in the lives of these children. Vatsal holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Having spent nearly 20 years in Silicon Valley after moving there in 2006, Miloni spent the last ten years in a Customer Success leadership role at a global cybersecurity company. In 2025, she returned to India with her husband and two sons so they could grow up surrounded by extended family. Having experienced the power of guidance and opportunity in shaping one’s path, she connected with Lightship’s mission. Miloni brings a structured, process-driven approach and plays a key role in supporting our programs and operations.

Trustee of TLI. Jigar is another example of one life influencing many more. An engineer from a small town near Ahmedabad, Jigar got the opportunity to pursue his Masters from a reputed college in the United States, which in turn, set him up for success. Currently, he heads a large IT team in a global pharmaceutical business and will be leading TLI’s efforts in the USA while being on the overall management committee of the initiative.

Determined dreamer, creative, marketeer, lover of history. She graduated from UCLA and moved back to India to find fulfilling opportunities as a brand marketeer. Beyond her everyday work, she loves working with kids and has volunteered to set up libraries and teach students in remote Ladakh. The more she grows the more she realizes she doesn’t know anything and all she can do is be a sponge to absorb from those around her.

Designer. Ambitious. Always willing to walk the extra mile. A NIFT Gandhinagar graduate in Accessory Design, Ukti has been working with Kunal since 2017 and has been a part of the initiative since its conception.

Keyur Mehta holds a Master of Commerce degree and brings over 12 years of experience in accounting and auditing, having worked closely with Kunal and Dilip Shah. Known for his diligence, integrity, and strong financial acumen, he plays a vital role in ensuring accuracy and accountability in all financial processes. Beyond his professional expertise, Keyur is deeply committed to giving back to society and actively contributes to various social service initiatives, reflecting his belief in using his skills to create meaningful impact.