Varun Hariharan  joins as a Senior Program Associate in Outcome Measurement, and has a robust background in economic research and analysis. His tenure at LEAD, Krea University involved contributions to projects evaluating financial accessibility for India’s Small and Nano enterprises and exploring the burgeoning gig economy landscape. He holds both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Economics from New York University and holds a deep-seated interest in environmental economics, economic development, and the intricate dynamics of public finance and policy.

Outside the professional realm, Varun is an avid consumer of media. He has a particular penchant for exploring the world of films, with a curious affinity for those that fall into the ‘so-bad-it’s-good’ category, and enjoys staying abreast of diverse topics through podcasts.