Astha Kapoor is the Co-Founder of Aapti Institute, where she leads work at the Data Economy Lab to research and test new methods of data sharing, data stewardship and governance. She has over a decade of public policy and strategy consulting experience, with a focus on use of technology for welfare. Prior to Aapti, Astha worked with Future State, Azim Premji's Philanthropic Initiatives, Dalberg Global Development Advisors, Planning Commission, Government of India and Self-Employed Women’s Association. She’s a two-time TedX speaker, and a Global Governance Futures Fellow 2018-19. Astha's writing has been published in the Mint, Hindu, Deccan Herald, among others.