Strength In Diversity: Our Story

We are a mission-driven, age-diverse, global team. We come from a variety of professional backgrounds ranging from head-hunting, and social development, to technology, a strong belief unites us in what we do.

Our Purpose

To unlock the power of wisdom

We exist to help organisations access the insight, experience, and strategic depth that seasoned professionals bring - while empowering these professionals to continue making meaningful contributions. Wisdom shouldn’t retire, it should be harnessed.

Our Mission

To bridge the gap between experience and opportunity

We leverage technology to help organisations effortlessly find, engage, and collaborate with seasoned professionals across a range of models - from project-based to part-time, advisory, board, or fractional roles. In doing so, we support professionals in finding flexible and fulfilling ways to contribute and remain purposeful, through meaningful work and a like-minded community.

Our Vision

To be the world’s most trusted organisation for accessing seasoned talent

We envision a world where wisdom and lived experience is recognised as a core driver of organisational growth. A world where senior professionals don’t just retire; they re-engage, lead, mentor, advise, build, and shape the future alongside younger generations.

Our Values

Inclusive

We believe experience belongs everywhere. We champion generational diversity in the workplace and create space for seasoned professionals to thrive alongside emerging talent. We also listen deeply to our users, both professionals and organisations, and build with their needs in mind.

Innovative

We challenge outdated narratives about work and age. We use technology creatively to match experience with demand, building solutions that are agile, user-centric, and future-focused.

Trustworthy

Trust is foundational. We carefully vet professionals and opportunities alike, and prioritise transparency, integrity, and mutual respect in all interactions. We’re not just a platform, we’re an organisation built on credibility.

Meet The Team

We are an intergenerational, mission-driven team spread across the globe, with a strong sense of community. All of us have a unique story of how we came to be here and are dedicated to what we do. We love stories, listening to them and telling them, both.

Basav Ray Chaudhuri

CEO, UK & Europe

Bhavana Moryani

Country Head, Singapore

David Majtlis

Strategic Advisor

Deepa Balehittal

Lead, Finance and Compliance

Deepali Bhagre

Head of Operations

Diksha Singh

Associate,Key Accounts

Erika Tannaka

Representative, Japan

Gita Venkat

Head, Sales

Hemant Singh

Tech Lead

Joanna Sundharam

Head of Product

Kumari Swati

Associate,Sourcing

Kees Dobbelaar

Head of Partnerships, Europe

Lyapa Nakazwe-Masiya

Senior Advisor, Africa

Manendra Konadapalli

Product Designer

Mansi Daga

Analyst, Key Accounts

Namrata Shanbhag

Head, Corporate Development

Neeraj Sagar

Founder & CEO

Neha Kalra

Lead, Sourcing

Neeharika Shetty

Head, Business & Operations

Nehal Naik

Content Associate

Niharika Kabra

Lead, Marketing

Pankaj Singh

COO, India

Preet Mishra

Consultant,Tech

Preethy Suresh

Strategic Advisor, Middle East

Priyanka Chinchnekar

Senior Associate, Sourcing

Ridhima Damodar

Lead, Special Projects

Sakshi Omkar

Analyst, Key Accounts

Saonli Sen

Lead, Visual Strategy

Selcia Jasmeen Francis

Product Operations Manager

Swati Diwakar

Consultant, Learning & Development

Utsav Jain

Senior Associate, Sourcing

Vaibhavi Prashanth

Product Manager

Veda Dhanak

Senior Associate, Sourcing

Veronica Medeira

Customer Success Manager

Zairah Waris

Associate, Business and Operations

Our Timeline

Jan 2022

Incorporated WisdomCircle

June 2022

MVP launched

Aug 2022

First placement

Jan 2023

Platform launched

Jul 2023

100+ placements

Sep 2023

Launched 58Over58

Dec 2023

Built WisdomCircle AI

Apr 2024

45,000+ Seasoned Professionals 170+ Hiring Organisations

June 2024

Launched WisdomCircle Community

Sept 2024

Expanded to Europe and the UK

Oct 2024

Expanded to Dubai and Singapore

Dec 2024

Expanded to Africa

May 2025

100,000+ Seasons Professionals, 300+ Hiring Organisations

June 2025

Incorporated WisdomCircle in Singapore

Aug 2025

Incorporated WisdomCircle in Dubai

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We are a team of believers. We get a lot of stuff done quickly, along with the responsibility, accountability, and ownership that comes with it, but without compromising our health and wellness. We care about each other deeply, it's not just about work all the time!    

We value transparency, mutual respect, and creating a safe space for each other to be our authentic selves while having fun along the journey.  

If you are someone who believes that anything is possible if we put our hearts and minds into it, come join us!

Strength In Diversity: Our Story

To unlock the power of wisdom

To bridge the gap between experience and opportunity

To be the world’s most trusted organisation for accessing seasoned talent

Our Values

Meet The Team

Our Timeline

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Our offices

USA – Cognity Life Inc., Woodbury, MN

India – Cognity Life India Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru, KA

Middle East - Cognity Life EMEA L.L.C-FZ, Dubai

SEA - Cognity Life Singapore Pvt Ltd., Singapore

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Strength In Diversity: Our Story

To unlock the power of wisdom

To bridge the gap between experience and opportunity

To be the world’s most trusted organisation for accessing seasoned talent

Our Values

Meet The Team

Our Timeline

We have worked with

We’re Here Let’s Talk.

Email

Call & WhatsApp

Our offices

USA – Cognity Life Inc., Woodbury, MN

India – Cognity Life India Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru, KA

Middle East - Cognity Life EMEA L.L.C-FZ, Dubai

SEA - Cognity Life Singapore Pvt Ltd., Singapore

Write to us

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

We’re Here
Let’s Talk.