Tariq Farwana

Founder & CEO

Tariq has 30 years of experience in industrial partnerships, knowledge transfer, deal sourcing, and public-private partnerships development.

He led the visioning, development, and deal structuring of an entrepreneurship program anchored by MBSC with the support of Babson College, Lockheed Martin, and KAEC.

Tariq holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Ameen Farwana

COO

As COO of StrateSphere, Ameen Farwana leads the strategy and implementation of major initiatives, drawing on prior experience at Huron Consulting Group and GoHealth.

His expertise lies in aligning client goals with outcomes and spearheading strategic initiatives to deliver high-impact solutions.

Ameen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

Theresa Wines

Senior Director, Edusphere

As Senior Director of Edusphere, Theresa Wines excels in developing localization strategies and structuring public-private partnerships focused on academic and industrial sectors.

Her years of experience in the region include supporting the strategy and development of key education and innovation initiatives, notably with MBSC and the Ministry of Education.

Theresa received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Kyle Engelhardt

Senior Director, Advisory

In his role as Senior Advisory Director, Kyle Engelhardt leads complex, multi-year engagements across the industrial, corporate, and public sectors.

Drawing on prior leadership experience at GoHealth, he specializes in helping executives design and execute ecosystem-development strategies and drive global ventures.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

Glenne Carter

Director, Strategy

 Glenne Carter, Director of Strategy, oversees strategic planning and product management initiatives across a variety of sectors.

Her prior experience at GoHealth and Dick’s Sporting Goods honed her expertise leveraging cross-functional collaboration and data analysis to drive key initiatives.

Glenne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Brad Warnick

Senior Technology Advisor

As a seasoned product and technology leader, Brad Warnick serves as Senior Technology Advisor, specializing in customer-focused innovation and scaling teams to deliver transformative results.

He previously directed the launch and growth of Manta.com, where he catalyzed a strategic rebrand and business pivot by adopting innovative AI and LLM technologies.

Brad earned a Master of Educational Technology degree with a minor in Computer Science from Utah State University.

Shiv Seth

Associate, Advisory

As a member of the Advisory Team, Shiv specializes in business development, strategy, and data analysis for our advisory business line.

With a background in identifying strategic growth opportunities for internal and external stakeholders, his expertise includes deal sourcing, financial evaluation, and execution.

Shiv holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University, with minors in Business and Classical Literature.

James Fraser

Manager, Advisory

As Manager of the Advisory team, James brings his strategic background across public and private sectors with a focus on cybersecurity, energy, and sustainability.

He excels at evaluating complex market and regulatory factors to shape impactful strategic roadmaps, aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve long-term success.

James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Ambar Singh

Platform Innovation

Ambar Singh works across sectors and leverages his background in corporate strategy and analytics from advising top firms across the technology, industrial, and investment domains.

His expertise is using data analysis to define Go-To-Market and M&A strategies, identify strategic innovations, and solve complex client problems.

Ambar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in computer science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ahmed Farwana

VP of Regional Relationships

In his role as VP of Regional Relationships, Ahmed Farwana supports business development and execution in the region, drawing on a deep background across the banking, financial, and manufacturing sectors.

His expertise spans business operations, revenue enhancement, and client relationship management, coordinating efforts between regional partners and the U.S.-based team.

Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree from King Saud University.

Claire Woodruff

Strategy Associate, Edusphere

Claire Woodruff is a Strategy Associate with the Edusphere team, bringing background in higher education consulting.

Her work is focused on large-scale transformational assessments and supporting the development of key strategic initiatives for clients.

Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Markets and a Management Certificate from Duke University.