David Ponraj

David Ponraj is the founder and chief executive officer of Economic Impact Catalyst (EIC), and is reimagining economic development through tech innovations like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.

This visionary immigrant entrepreneur has expanded EIC’s “No Wrong Door” approach to more than 100 communities, championing equity in small business ecosystems. David draws from his extensive market research experience and technology background to drive national dialogues on inclusive entrepreneurship. His unique blend of human-centric approach and entrepreneurship-led economic development practice is transforming how we catalyze economic growth.

By bridging cutting-edge tech with grassroots needs, David is architecting a future where every entrepreneur, regardless of background, can thrive in tomorrow’s digital economy and build wealth for their communities.