• UPCOMING EVENT

    Renaissance 2.0

    A Parliament of Enlightened Thoughts
    The Silver Jubilee celebration of The Boston Pledge — where global visionaries gather to reimagine civilization through peace, creativity, and conscience.
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  • CRITICAL INITIATIVES

    The Boston Pledge Youth

    One of the core missions of TBP is to develop underprivileged youth around the world and make them self-sufficient as they grow. TBP has partnered with several organizations worldwide for this purpose. TBP Youth Leader Ishani Sengupta organized...
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The Boston Pledge is a continually evolving organic “work in progress” which draws outstanding professionals from a wide range disciplines to address complex issues which often are overlooked and/or do not get the right level of attention they deserve. Dedicated to the service of humanity the multi-disciplinary, multi-ethnic network, celebrates unity in diversity in the spirit of “One Humanity”

  • Future belongs to those, who believe in the Beauty of their dreams.
    - Elanor Roosevelt
  • I slept and dreamt that life was joy, I awoke and saw that life was service, I acted and behold service was joy.
    - Rabindranath Tagore
  • Our real awakening takes place when we dedicate our life to an Exalted Ideal.
    - Swami Vivekananda
  • With egos outside and divine within the possibilities are limitless.
    - Dr. Partha S Ghosh
ABOUT US

Who Are We?

As we move into the new millennium, in spite of powerful technologies and socio-economic advancements in various regions, our world confronts an increasing disparity between developed and less developed regions. In a shrinking world, living with such huge economic gaps as well as the ecological crisis makes our civilization both fragile and dangerous. The disturbing events of the 21st century provide ample evidence that people from developed nations must reach out to improve the lot of those from underprivileged states. The benefits of progress in certain pockets of the globe must be shared universally for the continuing survival of humankind.
The Boston Pledge (TBP) was born at the dawn of the new millennium at a city with a long history of nurturing revolutionary movements. Since 2001 we have evolved into a global organization where people from all walks of life have begun to work toward our goal of economic equity and cultural well-being among the less privileged populations of the world.
25
Years in the service
30
Active volunteer
VISION

Our Vision for the Future

The Boston Pledge’s vision is to continually bring together goodness in global citizens who will humbly serve to catalyze sustainable development of Global Equity. And be a fertile incubator of voluntary public service. The foundation of TBP constitutes Respect, Trust and Faith the members have in the cause and in each other, on which rest the three essential pillars defining our values – Discipline & Accountability, Inclusiveness, and Two way learning (with those we aspire to serve).
OUR TEAM
  • Dr. Partha S. Ghosh

    Chairman
    Dr. Partha S. Ghosh is a global strategist, former McKinsey partner, and founder of The Boston Pledge. A professor at Tufts University and alumnus of MIT and IIT Kharagpur, he integrates Eastern and Western thought in leadership and innovation. He helped establish the Academy of Leadership at IIT Kharagpur and advises global leaders across business, government, and academia.
  • Dr. Jahangir Sultan

    Founding Member & Officer
    Dr. Jahangir Sultan is Chair of the Finance Department at Bentley University, Edward F. Gibbons Professor, and Founding Director of the pioneering Trading Room inaugurated by Peter Lynch. A widely published finance scholar and Bentley’s 1999 Scholar of the Year, he serves on the Journal of Sustainable Finance & Accounting editorial board and co-edits works on Islamic finance and cybersecurity.
  • Vijay Narang

    Director Strategic Initiatives
    Vijay Narang is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus with over 40 years of leadership at GEC, IBM, ITC, and Toast Inc. He later transitioned into business intelligence and global operations. Since 2007, he has served as Co-Treasurer and Director of The Boston Pledge, contributing to nonprofit leadership and Vision Aid, blending corporate experience with a strong commitment to social impact.
  • John Gonsalves

    Advisor Branding & Goodwill
    John Gonsalves, an IIT Madras alumnus, has over 20 years of experience in strategy and operations management consulting. He later transitioned into global sales and solutions leadership roles with major IT consulting firms. With a strong foundation in engineering and business, he brings deep expertise in aligning technology solutions with enterprise strategy across diverse global markets.
  • Dr. Shalini Datta

    Leader Rural Development
    Shalini Datta is a cancer biologist and Assistant Professor at the John C. Martin Centre in Kolkata. Trained at INSERM and Johns Hopkins, she researches non-invasive cancer diagnostics. With The Boston Pledge’s support, she founded Mind Hunt to promote science in Bengal and leads rural outreach in health and sanitation, including the Suchita initiative for tribal communities.
  • Madhusudan Chakraborty

    Senior Adivsor
    Founding Director of IIT Bhubaneswar and former Professor at IIT Kharagpur, Prof. Chakraborty is a renowned academic leader in metallurgy. He has held key roles including Vice Chancellor of ADAMAS University and Acting Director at IIT Kharagpur. With 200+ publications and global teaching experience, he was honored as Best Metallurgist by the Government of India and continues to serve various academic and scientific bodies.
  • Puran Dang

    Senior Advisor
    Puran Dang, a senior member of The Boston Pledge, is a respected leader in cultural, entrepreneurial, and humanitarian initiatives. He holds degrees from IIT, Delhi University, and an MBA, and has been a guiding force in promoting global ethics, leadership, and community service. His lifelong contributions span across education, business, and social impact in India and the U.S.
  • Dr. Lawrence Kaufman

    Senior Advisor
    Dr. Kaufman is a seasoned business executive with a proven track record as CEO, COO, and board director across a wide range of technology-based companies, both public and private. With deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and organizational leadership, he has played a key role in scaling businesses, driving growth, and guiding transformative initiatives in dynamic, tech-driven environments.
  • Dr. Ujjal Sarkar

    Member
    Dr. Ujjal Sarkar, a former MIT researcher and current scientist at AbbVie DMPK, is an elected Councilor of the American Chemical Society (ACS). He co-founded Bengal Boston Bridge, an initiative that blends arts and sciences to foster cultural exchange and innovation. His work bridges scientific research, community leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration across continents and disciplines.
  • Dr. Santosh Mukherjee

    Member
    Dr. Santosh Mukherjee, CEO of Santech Global, is a renowned digital scientist and semiconductor innovator. With a rich background as a research guide, professor, and policy advisor, he actively contributes to both U.S. and India Chip Missions. His expertise bridges technology development, academic mentorship, and global collaboration in advancing semiconductor innovation and digital transformation.
  • Sanjay Mazumder

    Member
    Sanjay Mazumder is a seasoned tech leader with nearly 30 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. He founded startups like EdgeQBit, aiming to democratize technology through affordable, accessible AI solutions. His work bridges advanced computing with real-world impact, combining deep technical expertise with a commitment to inclusive innovation and global technological empowerment.
  • Santanu Sengupta

    Member
    Santanu Sengupta is Head of Data and AI at Nomura Holdings and a recognized innovation leader. With expertise spanning AI, technology policy, and digital transformation, he is also a sought-after speaker on responsible tech and leadership. His work bridges cutting-edge data strategy with global financial services and thought leadership in the evolving AI landscape.
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