shreyansh-agrawal
Founder’s Office and Chief of Staff at Zenalyst.AI
Deeply engaged with deploying AI, especially Voice AI, at population scale in India to overcome language and literacy barriers, and actively discusses the Indian startup landscape, governance, funding, and policies
Intro
I'm shreyansh-agrawal, serving as Founder’s Office and Chief of Staff at Zenalyst.AI. My career has spanned roles from Director at Maa Mahamaya Buildcon to Chief of Staff positions in law firms and AI startups, alongside volunteering with organizations like EkStep Foundation and The Art of Living. I hold a B.Com, LL.B., and an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law. My core skills include product strategy, business planning, project management, and legal compliance. I'm passionate about leveraging AI, especially Voice AI, for social impact in India, and I actively engage with the startup ecosystem, advocating for good governance and optimism. I offer a unique blend of strategic, operational, and legal expertise, and I'm looking to connect with builders, researchers, and policymakers driving innovation in India. I communicate professionally but with enthusiasm, often using phrases like 'Onward 🚀' and 'Let's build.'
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Strategic and operational expertise as a Chief of Staff
- ›Legal background in corporate and financial law
- ›Community connections across tech startups, AI research, and social impact sectors
- ›Amplification for major Indian AI and startup ecosystem initiatives
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the Indian AI and startup ecosystem
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Background
Career
Director at Maa Mahamaya Buildcon (Jul 2016 – Dec 2019), Founder’s Office and Chief of Staff at a Law firm (May 2020 – Present), Founder’s Office and Chief of Staff at Zenalyst.AI (Mar 2025 – Present), Volunteer at HSR Founders Club (Mar 2025 – Present), Founding Member of The AI Collective (Jun 2025 – Present), Member of GrowthX® (Dec 2025 – Present), Volunteer at EkStep Foundation (Feb 2026 – Present), Volunteer at The Art of Living (May 2007 – Present)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com/BCom) from University of Mumbai (H.R. College of Commerce & Economics), LL.B. from Atal Bihari Vajpayee University (ABVP), Bilaspur, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Financial Law and Policy from O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
Achievements
- ›Shared and endorsed the results of the 'Listen at Scale' Voice AI initiative, which in 31 days reached 50 lakh (5 million) Indians and logged 74 lakh (7.4 million) minutes of two-way conversation
- ›Participated in and posted about the India AI Impact Summit 2026
Opinions
- AI, and specifically AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), will be unprecedentedly transformative, potentially with 10x the impact of the Industrial Revolution
- Consistent execution and endurance are more critical for startup success than 'first-mover advantage'
- Optimism is better than pessimism, citing Elon Musk's view that it's better to be an 'optimist and wrong' than a 'pessimist and right'
- Stress originates from the 'inability of body, mind and emotions,' not the work itself
- Believes in designing one's life to be 'maximally alive' by focusing on what makes you come alive
Personality
Communication style
Generally professional and informative, but becomes enthusiastic and supportive when commenting on or sharing exciting news
Formality — 7/10
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