Krunal Desai

Experience

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Evaluated Federal Open Market Committee transcripts and extracted key macroeconomic data, pinpointing board members' monetary policy inclinations and strategically categorizing them with designated dummy variablesInvestigated the underpinnings of behavioral economics to decode board members' rationale for specific Federal Funds Rate and money supply decisions, enriching the research team's analysis of underlying policy biases.Pioneered training for junior research assistants in advanced data collection and analysis techniques, fostering enhanced team collaboration and completing data analysis 2 months ahead of schedule. Show less Analyzed and researched on monetary and fiscal policy actions in regards to prior financial crises around the globe and the financial crash of 2007-2008 to see the different response methods implemented for the latter.Conducted qualitative research on monetary and fiscal policy for the financial crash of 2007-2008 by reading Firefighting: The Financial Crisis and Its Lessons, and identified detailed traits of policy specific to this crash.Examined how the response to the crash of 07-08 was different from other crises by reading Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises, and contrasted methods utilized for previous crashes to the monetary and fiscal response for the 2007-2008 crisis. Show less

  • Macroeconomics Research Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Lead Research Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
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  Berkeley Research Group LLC

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

  Associate

  Economic and Management consulting firm focusing on corporate finance, disputes and investigations, and performance and advisory issues.

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  Research Assistant

  Researching on an ecological economics framework dealing with the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and the migration of elk herds onto private ranching lands, in order to minimize human-wildlife conflict.Exploring how to create an econometric model that captures the cost-benefit analysis of migrations outside the GYE so that provisions can be made to safeguard elk herds against diseases from livestock due to ranching conditions.Utilizing STATA and ArcGIS Pro to implement elk migration data within a framework that analyzes the effects of migrations from public to private land, for the purpose of developing wildlife corridors surrounding the GYE. Show less

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  Institute for Ecological Civilization

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Corporate Strategies Intern

  The Institute of Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv) focuses on promoting sustainable practices and shaping long-term societal and ecological well-being. Its work involves interdisciplinary collaboration, policy advocacy, research, and public education about sustainable ecological practices.

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  Ankur Capital

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  Summer Associate

  A venture capital fund focusing on agritech, healthtech, edtech, renewable energy, and other sectors committed to making a meaningful impact for India's society and the world.

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  Prime Ventures (VC)

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  Consultant

  A Netherlands-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage and growth equity technology-driven companies, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs to fuel innovation and accelerate growth.

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  Aaranyak

  May 2024 - now

  Project Fundraiser - Avifauna Research & Conservation Division (ARCD)

  Aaranyak is a premier Indian NGO dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Since 1989, it has focused on protecting wildlife and habitats in Northeast India through scientific research, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

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  Cervin Ventures

  Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

  Summer Associate

  Cervin Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in enterprise technology, providing startups with the capital, resources, and strategic expertise needed to drive innovation and growth in the B2B sector.

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  Remi

  Dec 2024 - now

  Chief of Staff

  Remi Labs streamlines solar integration by managing roofing logistics, including re-roofing, removal, and reinstallation. By simplifying the transition to renewable energy for homeowners and solar providers, we accelerate solar adoption and reduce inefficiencies, driving sustainability through cleaner energy solutions in the built environment.