Nidhi Shrivastava
Founder | Director | Development Consultant | AI & Climate-Tech Entrepreneur
Connecting evidence, technology and innovation to create a sustainable future.
Nidhi Shrivastava is a development consultant and deep-tech entrepreneur working at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, climate technology and sustainable development. As Founder and Director, she leads initiatives that combine research, digital innovation and practical problem-solving to address development and environmental challenges.
With an academic background in Mathematics, an MBA in Marketing, and earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Industry from IIT Delhi, Nidhi brings together analytical expertise, strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial approach to technology-driven solutions.
Professional Experience
Total professional experience: 15+
Nidhi’s professional journey spans data analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation, digital transformation, management information systems and technology-enabled development solutions.
Through her work, she focuses on translating complex data into actionable insights, strengthening evidence-based decision-making and developing digital systems that improve the effectiveness and reach of development initiatives.
Her experience includes:
Designing and implementing data-driven solutions for development programmes.
Developing monitoring, evaluation and management information systems.
Conducting research, assessments and analytical studies to inform decision-making.
Applying AI, machine learning and digital technologies to real-world challenges.
Building technology-led solutions for climate action and sustainable development.
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Entrepreneurship and Leadership
1. Tathyashodh Development Consultants
Role: Founder and Director
Established: February 2017
Website: https://tathyanalytica.com/home
Tathyashodh Development Consultants works at the intersection of research, data science and sustainable development. The organisation supports development initiatives through research and evaluations, monitoring and evaluation systems, management information systems, strategic planning, training and data-driven decision-making.
Under Nidhi’s leadership, the organisation aims to bridge the gap between evidence generation and practical implementation, helping stakeholders use reliable data and digital tools to improve programme effectiveness and development outcomes.
Key areas of work:
Research and impact assessment
Monitoring, evaluation and learning
Management information systems and digital data systems
Data science and analytics
Strategic planning and capacity building
2. Tathyashodh.AI Private Limited
Role: Founder and Director
Website: https://tathyanalytica.com/our-products/
Tathyashodh.AI is a deep-tech venture focused on applying artificial intelligence and digital innovation to sustainability challenges. Its work explores how responsible AI, data analytics and intelligent software can make climate solutions more accessible, practical and scalable.
The work reflects Nidhi’s commitment to developing technology that delivers real-world value while considering environmental impact, usability and resource efficiency.
Flagship Product: RetroAI
Because Every Home Deserves to be Energy Efficient
RetroAI is an AI-powered building assessment and energy-efficiency platform developed by Tathyashodh.AI. It aims to help homeowners, architects, builders and other stakeholders identify opportunities to improve building performance through practical, data-informed recommendations.
By analysing building information, user responses and photographs, RetroAI is designed to generate recommendations for improving energy efficiency, indoor thermal comfort and sustainability. Its intended outputs include estimated energy and cost savings, carbon-reduction insights, sustainability assessments and phased implementation guidance.
RetroAI’s broader mission is to make energy-efficient buildings more accessible by helping users understand where improvements are needed, what options are available and how they can plan their next steps.
Click here to download the android app or visit https://tathyai.com
Awards and Recognitions
GreenMind Sustainable AI Hackathon Winner, 2025 — Corporate Category: Organised by Green Computing Foundation, Bangalore
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Showcase the product RetroAI in India AI Impact Summit, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Vision and Leadership Philosophy
Nidhi believes that technology should be purposeful, inclusive and grounded in evidence. Her work is driven by the conviction that innovation becomes meaningful when it addresses real problems, enables informed decisions and produces measurable benefits for people and the environment.
Through Tathyashodh Development Consultants and Tathyashodh.AI, she seeks to connect research with implementation, data with decision-making, and artificial intelligence with practical sustainability solutions.
Her long-term vision is to advance responsible technology that supports climate resilience, improves resource efficiency and makes sustainable choices more accessible.
Responsible AI. Green Futures.