Pooja Warier Hamilton
About Pooja Warier Hamilton
Pooja Warier Hamilton serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer at Apolitical, where she focuses on building customer-centric products and securing partnerships for mission-driven organizations. She has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and an Aspen India Fellow for her contributions to leadership and social impact.
Work at Apolitical
Pooja Warier Hamilton serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer at Apolitical, a platform recognized for its innovative contributions to social good. Since joining in 2020, she has played a key role in building partnerships and securing values-aligned funders for mission-led organizations. Apolitical is utilized by public servants across more than 170 countries, receiving acknowledgment from prominent leaders such as Justin Trudeau and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson. In addition to her role as Chief Partnerships Officer, she is also a member of the Board of Directors for Apolitical Academy, contributing to its mission since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Pooja Warier Hamilton studied at St. Anne's Convent School and furthered her education at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for leadership roles in various organizations. She is recognized as an Aspen India Fellow, which highlights her expertise in leadership and high-impact solutions. Her experience includes prototyping and building customer-centric products and services, demonstrating her commitment to creating effective solutions in the social sector.
Background
Pooja Warier Hamilton has a diverse professional background, having co-founded and led several organizations. She co-founded UnLtd India, where she served as CEO from 2006 to 2017, focusing on supporting social entrepreneurs. Additionally, she was a co-founder and director at Journeys for Change from 2005 to 2013. Before her current role at Apolitical, she worked in London as Managing Partner at The Conduit, where she contributed to Conduit Connect and served as Founding Partner and Executive Director at Conduit Capital from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements
Pooja Warier Hamilton has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum since 2013, highlighting her influence and contributions over the past 11 years. Under her leadership, Apolitical was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018 in the Social Good category. Her work in securing partnerships and funding for mission-driven organizations has significantly impacted the social sector, showcasing her commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation.