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Data that works

for the people.

At Populi, our name means “for the people” and our identity is shaped by that commitment.

The circles in our logo represent the people and systems at the heart of every social change effort. Their varying sizes reflect the diversity of voices, individuals, communities, and institutions, each playing a role, each deserving to be seen.

The movement from small to large signifies how we think and work. We bridge the gap between local insights and strategic decisions, helping organizations connect everyday realities to big-picture impact.

impactful projects

trusted partners

For the People.

With Our Partners.

At Populi, our commitment is clear: to strengthen the impact of those working to reduce inequality , whether you're a nonprofit, a CSR team, or a philanthropic foundation. We work as thought partners to help you make informed, grounded, and strategic decisions. Our solutions are context-driven, lean, and designed to scale, bridging local insight with system-level change. From building robust M&E systems to embedding a data-driven culture, we support our partners at every stage of their journey- always with the people and communities you serve at the center.

Payal Jain

CEO, Populi

Our values

What sets us apart

Systems perspective

We understand the intricate dynamics of social change. Our approach integrates programs within broader systems, ensuring strategies are impactful, scalable and system- aware.

Evidence that is actionable

We translate data into real-time learning, decision-making, and strategic pivots for organizations. We specialize in designing evaluations that spark decisions.

Lean and right-sized for every organization

We meet our partners where they are and embark on a journey of growth together. Whether it’s a grassroots nonprofit or a large CSR team, Populi builds stage-appropriate, lean M&E systems that they can confidently use.

Collaborative partnership

We offer more than expertise; we bring a committed thought partnership to the table. Our human-centered and equity-driven approach respects context, values local knowledge, and builds strong ownership within client teams.

Testimonials: Hear What Others Have to Say

"Working with Populi on our fundraising program evaluation was a great experience. They invested significant time to understand our context and needs and worked actively with us to ensure that the final report was a fair and authentic reflection of our work. We particularly appreciated their openness to feedback and commitment to delivering the best quality at all stages of the project. We’re confident this report will have a lasting impact on our Centre of Excellence for Fundraising and strengthen our work with fundraisers across the Indian nonprofit sector. We highly recommend Populi for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication."

India Leaders for Social Sector Centre of Excellence- Fundraising

Nikita Gupta , Lead of ILSS

"Populi's exceptional services have played a vital role in optimizing Educate Girls' performance and impact. Populi has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work. What truly sets Populi apart is their collaborative mindset and willingness to go the extra mile."

Foundation to Educate Girls Globally

Maharshi Vaishnav, CEO

"We really appreciate the diligence and comprehensiveness with which Populi approached our impact study. The documentation was authentic and gave a lot of insights for us to celebrate and act upon in the future. Highly recommend Populi for their research and impact assessment work ."

i-Saksham Education and Learning Foundation

Ravi Dhanuka, Co-Founder and Director

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the team

Uniting for meaningful
impact.

At Populi, we believe in the strength of collaboration, and our team embodies this spirit. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and embracing diverse perspectives, we ensure that every project benefits from a rich tapestry of insights.

Payal Jain

Co-Founder and CEO

Ronak Jain

Co-Founder and COO

Santana Khurana

Chief Advisor

Dhwani Shah

Advisor

Prajna Hegde

Advisor

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