Rishi founded Circa Data Science to bring his extensive experience in driving growth through data and machine learning - including AI - directly to clients.

With over two decades of applying data science to complex business challenges, Rishi’s background includes significant leadership roles as both an operator and a consultant. He most recently served as Chief Analytics Officer at 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., and previously led analytics at Kohl’s. Earlier in his career, Rishi was a leader in McKinsey & Company’s Consumer and Marketing & Sales Practices, where he co-led the global Marketing ROI service line and helped build and lead the firm’s global Analytics Practice.

A respected voice in the industry, Rishi is a frequent speaker and has published in outlets including the Financial Times, Fast Company, and Forbes. Through Circa Data Science, he partners with executive teams to turn data into sustainable competitive advantage.

Rishi holds bachelor's degrees in Economics and in Statistics from the University of Rochester, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.