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Krunal Thakkar

Justice Fellow, CEI Ventures

About Krunal

Mr. Thakkar joins the Coastal Ventures Team for the 2026 Fiscal Year to support the development of fund six and deepen knowledge on strategies to support fund development. Mr. Thakkar is a mission-driven finance professional, and brings experience advancing inclusive economic development across emerging markets. He is passionate about bridging capital and community needs, and using finance as a tool to grow small businesses. Krunal holds a Master of International Business from Tufts University, an MBA in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management, Arnand, India, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University.

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