Visionaries transforming Himalayan hemp into global impact
Meet The Changemakers


A physicist turned regenerative entrepreneur, Vishal discovered his purpose walking through abandoned Himalayan villages. Fourteen years of building digital ventures gave him the toolset; witnessing rural exodus gave him the mission. Now he architects systems where forgotten communities become climate heroes.
Signature Achievement: Transformed 5 ghost villages into thriving hemp production hubs, bringing 120+ families back to their ancestral homes.
Vishal Vivek
Founder & Catalyst
MIT Physics | ISB Innovation Fellow


After building $260M operations across continents, Sundeep brings three decades of polymer expertise to revolutionize sustainable materials. The engineer who once mastered traditional manufacturing now leads the charge toward eco-friendly alternatives.
Signature Achievement: Developed proprietary hemp processing techniques that reduce water usage by 60% compared to industry standards.
Sundeep Tyagi
Technical Maestro & Co-founder
Chemical Engineering, HBTU | 30+ Years in Manufacturing


Where others see complexity, Priyanka finds flow. Her supply chain brilliance transforms ancient Himalayan fiber into global-quality products while ensuring that value returns to its source communities. The quiet force ensuring promises made are promises kept.
Signature Achievement: Created a transparent supply chain model where women farmers receive 40% higher compensation than industry averages.
Priyanka Chauhan
Operations Architect & Co-founder
Management, Graphic Era University


With two successful exits behind him, Rahul brings twenty years of marketing mastery to transform hemp from niche material to mainstream solution. The strategist who bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern markets, creating sustainable pathways for rural communities.
Signature Achievement: Secured partnerships with luxury hospitality chains that created stable demand for hemp textiles from 12 Uttarakhand villages.
Rahul Kumar
Growth Strategist
Ramjas College | Ex-Saatchi & Saatchi
Our True Leadership
While our core team guides The Hemp Foundation's vision, our true leadership lives in the mountains—the women artisans who maintain centuries-old hemp traditions, the farmers pioneering regenerative techniques, and the next generation choosing to stay and rebuild their communities.
We don't cultivate hemp. We cultivate possibility.
