Samir Goel

Samir Goel is a mission-driven entrepreneur focused on social impact, particularly in addressing financial inequity and food waste. He co-founded Esusu, a fintech platform that helps renters build credit, and Transfernation, a non-profit that redistributes excess food to needy communities in NYC. His work is deeply inspired by his background as the child of Indian immigrants who faced financial and cultural struggles in America. nyu+3

Goel is recognized for his leadership and entrepreneurial achievements, having been named to the 2023 TIME100 NEXT List, awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year Nationally, and selected as one of Goldman Sachs's "100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs" in 2022. Esusu, under his co-leadership, achieved a $1 billion valuation. resolutionproject+2

He possesses a strong academic foundation from NYU Stern School of Business (BS in Finance, International Business, Political Science minor) and has diverse professional experience, including sales strategy at LinkedIn EMEA, roles at the United Nations, and Venture for America. He also serves on the boards of MoMA PS1, the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, and SaverLife. resolutionproject+4