Aditi Uniyal

An Indian social entrepreneur who created a crowdfunding platform to support grassroots social enterprises and NGOs across Asia.

Aditi Uniyal is the co-founder of ImpactGuru, India’s first crowdfunding platform dedicated to social impact initiatives. Born in 1986, Uniyal identified gaps in funding for grassroots NGOs and social projects, leading her to launch ImpactGuru in 2013. The platform connects donors with verified nonprofits, enabling campaigns for education, healthcare, and disaster relief. Over 100,000 projects have been funded through ImpactGuru, raising millions for causes like rural education and women’s empowerment. Uniyal’s innovation expanded to include ImpactGuru’s ‘Give & Grow’ program, which rewards donors with tax benefits and impact insights. Her work has been featured in Forbes and recognized by the United Nations Development Programme. Beyond crowdfunding, Uniyal advocates for inclusive capitalism, emphasizing that social impact and profit can coexist. Her TEDx talk, “The Future of Giving,” highlights her vision for democratizing philanthropy. Aditi’s contributions have redefined how individuals and organizations collaborate to address systemic challenges, positioning her as a leader in India’s social innovation landscape.