Team
POWERSOUTH
Tasneem Balasinorwala
Co-Founder
Tasneem Balasinorwala is an Indian professional based in Berlin, Germany with over 20 years of experience in the civil society sector at local, national, and international levels. Her work spans a wide range of themes including biodiversity, integrity and governance, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), urban development, and development cooperation.
Tasneem’s unique perspective comes from her ability to bridge global policy frameworks with on‑the‑ground practice, drawing from her extensive work with diverse stakeholders across sectors and geographies. Driven by curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset, Tasneem believes that: “Addressing wicked problems needs an open mindset, inquisitive nature, and an entrepreneurial spirit.”
Diya Deb
Co-Founder
Diya Deb has over a decade and a half years of experience being in leadership teams of international organizations in India and globally has been part of setting up teams and have worked both at the grassroots and strategic level. Human Rights, Climate, and Sustainability have been her main area of work with a special focus on mainstreaming gender in campaigns and projects. Her expertise lies in strategic visioning and being a critical part of startup teams.
Vasudha Saraogi
Associate Partner
Vasudha Saraogi brings a decade of experience working across climate action, sustainability, and impact consulting in India and globally. She has contributed at both grassroots and strategic levels, with a focus on integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business and development frameworks. Her core areas of work include ESG strategy, climate tech, and systems thinking for energy transitions. Vasudha is also engaged in academia, teaching Climate Finance at the Anant School for Climate Action. Her strength lies in bridging field insights with boardroom decisions, and in crafting actionable pathways for low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive growth.