Maitri Gohil

Research Assistant

IIM Ahmedabad | ADCLOD Centre | Prof. Neharika Vohra

Currently involved in two parallel streams of work at ADCLOD.

Project 1: Organisational Transformation in the Generative AI Era

• This research examines how organisations transform as generative AI becomes embedded in organizations. It explores how AI adoption reshapes organizational practices and routines, leadership, knowledge management, and the evolving relationship between humans and AI at work.

Project 2: Social Impact Leadership & Entrepreneurship

• This project documents and examines the journeys of social sector entrepreneurs who have built and led institutions addressing some of India's most pressing social and economic challenges. Through in-depth conversations with founders and practitioners, the project explores how social enterprises emerge, evolve, and scale, with particular attention to the complexities of leadership, institution-building, strategic decision-making, and creating sustained social impact.
• I built and designed adclodsocialimpact.com for distribution of the podcast

Research Intern

Indian Institute of Management Indore

I worked with Prof. Swapnil Garg on research examining the epistemological limits of artificial intelligence through Michael Polanyi's theory of tacit knowledge.

• Conducted qualitative interpretive analysis to explore the conceptual boundaries between human knowledge and artificial intelligence
• Developed a structured coding framework using NVivo and Gioia methodology, identifying 40+ conceptual constructs related to tacit knowing and AI

Research Intern

IFSC Department @ GIFT City Headquarters

I conducted research on the FinTech ecosystem within India's International Financial Services Centre, studying more than 50 organisations and engaging with stakeholders across the financial services ecosystem.

• Conducted primary research and interviews with stakeholders from organisations including PwC, EY, Bank of America, and several FinTech companies
• Collaborated with the technology team to develop a Visitor Management System for the SEZ, contributing to a reduction of over 60% in average visitor wait times

Incubation Support

KIIF (Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation)

I worked with early-stage startups, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and startup development.

• Contributed to the preparation of 10+ investor pitch decks and supported documentation and coordination for early-stage startups
• Contributed to creative strategies for workshops, seminars, and other entrepreneurial initiatives across the centre