Manoj Kothari is one of the leading Innovation and Foresight Strategist in India with over 25 years of experience working with global brands and organizations. He is the co-founder, CEO and Chief Strategist at Turian Labs.

Manoj also co-founded and led a pioneering design firm, and a digital branding company, before establishing Turian Labs. He is an expert at facilitator workshops on innovation, Design Thinking & Foresight. He is a visiting faculty at several premier management and design institutions. He also serves as a member of board of advisors at IDC -IIT Bombay. He is a mechanical engineering graduate from IIT (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, batch of 1992), and has a post-graduate degree in Industrial Design from NID (National Institute of Design), Ahmedabad.

Mugdha is the Chief Operating Officer at Turian Labs, where she steers business operations while also leading program design and delivery for UX research and strategy engagements. She oversees operations, client success, and the orchestration of complex, multi-market research initiatives across cross-functional teams.

With over a decade at the firm, she has played a key role in scaling high-impact programs, strengthening global client partnerships, and building high-performing teams.

With a background in Industrial Product Design and prior experience as a design researcher, Mugdha brings a strong human-centered and systems-thinking approach to execution and strategy.

Sonali is co-founder of Turian Labs. She has nearly two decades of diverse experience in the advertising, education, e-publishing and branding industries. Apart from her work at Turian, she also manages her boutique social enterprise start-up INNISHARI. She is an ardent yoga practitioner and holds a master’s degree in Zoology from Calcutta University.

Vinit is a passionate Strategist and Researcher skilled in transforming foresight research and business design into actionable strategies for innovative solutions. His unique blend of creativity and analytical prowess bridges the gap between human-centered design and strategic business outcomes. Vinit has consulted impactful businesses and conducted workshops to boost business outcomes. He holds a Master's in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University

Nidhi is a Program Manager at Turian Labs. With a foundation in architecture, Nidhi excels in understanding complex spatial relationships and user interactions, which translates seamlessly into her UX work. Her background gives her a deep appreciation for aesthetics, functionality, and user-centered design principles.

Nikhilesh is a senior UX Researcher specialising in creating clear product bets and roadmaps for AI-led design. His work, so far, has focused on translating behavioural insights into product implications across automotive, fintech, ed-tech, and advertising. Known for strong data visualisation, he makes rigorous research legible and persuasive for decision-makers. Outside work, he is an automotive enthusiast and tech aficionado dedicating his free time to exploring machines and hardware.

Muskan is a Senior Manager – UX Research with over five years of experience helping organizations better understand people and make more informed product and business decisions. With a background spanning psychology, business research, consumer insights, market research, and UX research, she specializes in uncovering human behaviors and translating complex research into actionable insights. She has led research across consumer and enterprise domains, partnering with cross-functional teams to shape user-centered products, experiences, and strategies. Muskan holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Amity University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.

Debaditya Sekhar Jena is a Foresight Strategist and UX Researcher at Turian Labs, working at the intersection of strategic foresight, systems thinking, and user research. He specializes in translating emerging signals, trends, and human insights into actionable strategies for technology, governance, and business. With a background in UX design and a Master’s in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University, Canada, he helps organizations navigate uncertainty and build long-term strategic resilience.

Nirali is a Senior UX Researcher with a background in Service Design and over three years of experience in financial services and complex systems. She specializes in uncovering user needs and translating research into strategies that inform design, policy, and business outcomes. Her work is grounded in research rigor and a design-led approach, ensuring solutions are both human-centered and impactful at scale.

Anoushka is a Senior User Experience Researcher with a foundation in Sociology and Anthropology, bringing analytical depth and creative problem‑solving to every project. She has led research in product‑based companies and SaaS platforms, guiding design teams to build user‑centered solutions. Guided by curiosity and empathy, she translates complex user behavior into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams to design with confidence.

Mrunal is a UX Researcher with a PhD in Psychology and over a decade of academic research experience. She brings expertise in quantitative methods and advanced statistical analysis, complemented by qualitative research skills, to generate reliable, scalable insights. As a trained psychologist, she explores user behavior at its cognitive and emotional roots to enable thoughtful, evidence-based, and user-centered solutions.

Sharanya is a UX Researcher at Turian Labs, with a background in product and accessory design that shapes how she approaches research. Having worked across industries from media and fashion to energy and technology, she brings a broad understanding of people, products, and contexts. She excels at bringing structure to complexity and noticing the details that others may overlook. Her design background allows her to think critically about both the people being studied and the products, systems, and experiences being created for them.

Amit is Assistant Manager - ResearchOps with hands-on experience in leading recruitment and managing end-to-end operations for long-duration, in-person studies. A true generalist, he actively contributes to research strategy, moderation, and report development. Known for his reliability and depth of execution, he helps teams convert complex fieldwork and qualitative inputs into clear, structured, and actionable insights.

Malavika is a UX Researcher at Turian Labs with an interdisciplinary foundation in Architecture and Design Research from SAP, Anna University and NIFT Mumbai. Her expertise lies at the intersection of ethnography, spatial research, craft studies, and human-centered design. Driven by curiosity, she uncovers nuanced insights across people, places, and systems, translating everyday experiences into thoughtful, evidence-led design decisions.

Shweta is Assistant Manager - ResearchOps at Turian Labs, where she directs participant recruitment by blending commerce expertise with travel-sector agility. She ensures UX projects are powered by precise human insights, managing complex logistics with a focus on research integrity.

Guruswamy is Assistant Manager – ResearchOps at Turian Labs. With experience across customer service, hospitality, sales, and customer experience, he brings a people-centric perspective to research. He leads participant recruitment and research operations, ensuring studies are supported by the right participants and seamless coordination. He believes meaningful research begins with understanding people and enabling authentic conversations that lead to richer insights.

Kiran Sharma is passionate about building workplaces where people and ideas thrive - championing HR and a culture of collaboration at Turian Labs. She brings over 15 years of experience in HR (Human Resources) and Administration, and holds a Master's in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai.

Gokul is a Communication Designer at Turian Labs with a Master's in Interaction Design. He specializes in translating complex ideas into engaging visual experiences across digital, print, motion and brand communication. Combining strategic thinking with a strong design sensibility, Gokul creates impactful narratives that enhance user engagement and communicate research-driven insights with clarity. His multidisciplinary approach helps bridge design, technology, and business through thoughtful and purposeful communication.