Janaki Srinivasan is an associate professor at the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, and co-investigator on the Fairwork India project. Her research examines the political economy of information technology-based development initiatives. She uses ethnographic research to examine how gender, caste, and class shape the use of such technologies. Her work has explored these interests in the context of Indian digital inclusion initiatives focused on community computer centres, mobile phones, identity systems, and open information systems. Currently, she is exploring privacy, algorithmic control, and the role of intermediaries in digital transactions, with an emphasis on the domains of financial inclusion and work automation. Janaki has a PhD in information management and systems from UC Berkeley and master’s degrees in physics and information technology from IIT Delhi and IIIT Bangalore. She is based out of Bengaluru, India.

Sonakshi Agarwal is a researcher and practitioner who works on gig workers, labour law, digital platforms, and policy. She was previously with IT For Change and currently works at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development. She lives in Bengaluru, India.

Arvind Rongala is the founder of Edstellar, a Bengaluru-based leader in corporate training solutions. With over a decade in education and training, he empowers businesses globally through tailored skill development programmes. Arvind’s commitment to innovation and quality has made Edstellar a trusted partner for companies seeking to enhance workforce productivity.

Jaishree Kumar is an internationally acclaimed writer, journalist, and documentary filmmaker who covers gender, climate change, health, and more. Her work has been published in the Thomson Reuters Foundation, VICE, Business Insider, Deutsche Welle, and more. She divides her time between New Delhi and the Himalayas.