Policy × Technology × Governance

Manav
Mutneja

Building systems that make governance work for everyone — across legal advisory, public-sector consulting, digital governance, and social innovation.

UChicago MPP '26 7+ Years Experience Tech Policy Digital Governance
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Ventures & Initiatives

Building at the intersection
of policy and technology

From digital governance platforms to research publications on the future of work — each venture tackles a different facet of how technology reshapes public life.

GovTech Platform

Pollity

Problem: India's elected representatives lack modern tools to manage constituency operations at scale. Solution: A "Digital Chief of Staff" — an AI-powered governance platform streamlining grievance resolution, infrastructure tracking, and constituent engagement for legislators.

AI Governance Social Enterprise India
pollity.in

Research Blog

UNPLGD!

Problem: Technology policy discourse is often inaccessible, trapped in academic jargon and paywalled journals. Solution: A research blog making tech law and policy analysis accessible — covering antitrust enforcement, Section 230 reform, AI regulation, and platform governance.

Tech Policy Research Writing
unplgd.in

Research Platform

Workopsony

Problem: The relationship between AI, labor markets, and worker power remains poorly understood outside specialist circles. Solution: A research platform exploring how AI is reshaping the future of work — focusing on labor dynamics, monopsony power, and equitable workforce transitions.

AI & Labor Future of Work Economics
workopsony.com

Professional Journey

From courtrooms to code,
one mission throughout

Seven years across legal practice, national sports policy, legislative research, health-tech entrepreneurship, and community programs — each role a different lever for strengthening the systems people depend on.

2024 — Present

August 2024 — June 2026 (Expected)

University of Chicago — Harris School of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Chicago, USA

  • Concentration in Technology Policy and Data Analytics
  • Completed Data & Policy Summer Scholar Program certification
  • Coursework spanning macroeconomics, machine learning for policy, tech law, and legal infrastructure of business

April 2025 — June 2025

Heroes Foundation

Head of Programs and Strategy

Chicago, USA

  • Building programs for young adults in Chicago and Columbus to improve college and career readiness outcomes
  • Designing self-authorship and life-skills guidance tools for youth development

January 2025 — March 2025

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Small Business Growth Consultant

University of Chicago · Chicago, USA

  • Streamlined processes for a small food & beverage business to boost efficiency and effectiveness
2020 — 2023

January 2023 — August 2023

Delhi Assembly Research Centre

Associate Fellow · Delhi Legislative Assembly, Govt. of NCT Delhi

Delhi, India

  • Implemented development projects totaling $2 million in public funds, improving ~33% of the constituency's critical infrastructure
  • Collaborated with Delhi public-health institutions to facilitate a ~40% increase in resolution of marginalized communities' issues
  • Reduced grievance resolution time by ~50% using trend analysis on resident complaints, increasing satisfaction scores

February 2022 — March 2023

Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker

Data Contributor

Oxford, UK (Remote)

  • Ensured timely collection of India datasets — restrictions and health policies — on the OxCGRT portal for 8 States

August 2020 — November 2021

Elcare India

Business Unit Head · Health-Tech Eldercare Social Enterprise

Gurugram, India

  • Devised a Go-to-Market strategy for 10+ cities/regions and led a team of 15+ people across 3 operational hubs
  • Streamlined service delivery to achieve average TAT of <4 hours across regions — including peak COVID-19 waves
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration across product, technology, sales, social media, and growth teams
2017 — 2020

December 2017 — July 2020

Sports Authority of India

Legal and Policy Consultant · Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India

Delhi, India

  • Audited and accredited 100+ academies under Khelo India by streamlining assessment and compliance processes
  • Accomplished contract negotiations and management amounting to ~$10 million during the Khelo India Games
  • Delivered technology agreements and policies for 3 major in-house sports technology products

June 2017 — June 2024

Independent Legal Practice

External (Independent) Legal Practitioner

Delhi & Mumbai, India

  • Advised healthcare SMEs on compliance reports, internal audits, and regulator registrations
  • Advised athletes and sports management firms on IP, data privacy, and sponsorship contracts
  • Counseled manufacturing SMEs and early-stage startups on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance

Graduated June 2017

ILS Law College, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) · Higher Second Class

Pune, India

  • Licensed legal practitioner (Bar Council Registration: D/1531/2018)
2009 — 2013

Graduated June 2012

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Management Studies (B.M.S.) · First Class

Mumbai, India

May 2009 — July 2013

Balco Industries

Operations Manager · Family-Managed Manufacturing Business

Mumbai, India

  • Directed a team of 12+ workers in the manufacturing unit, achieving ~18% production increase year-over-year

Capabilities

The toolbox

Core Domains

Public-Sector Consulting Legal Advisory Program Management Digital Governance Social Innovation Technology Policy

Data & Analytics

Python R Data Visualization Policy Analysis Trend Analysis

Languages

English — Proficient Hindi — Native French — Basic Marathi — Basic Spanish — Basic

Certifications

Technology Policy — Takshashila Institute Sports Industry Essentials — Columbia University Data & Policy Summer Scholar — UChicago

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Let's build
something together

Whether it's governance technology, policy research, or social innovation — I'm always open to conversations about work that matters.

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