GIGglers GIGgling GIGgles: Work By Choice

SD - Driven by humble beginnings and an insatiable curiosity, I am Sujitesh Das, an Extrapreneur, Concurrent CHRO, and Gigstar for Digital Startups. My journey spans nearly a quarter-century in HR, where I’ve consistently partnered with visionary entrepreneurs to transform ideas into impactful ventures, always committed to elevating the human experience and operational excellence. As an entrepreneur, I've launched innovative platforms, including a human equity-driven AI-enabled investment market exchange for work and knowledge, and a pioneering social venture dedicated to aiding individuals with autoimmune diseases. My professional career has seen me in senior leadership roles within prominent tech and healthcare firms, where I've managed diverse corporate functions from marketing and IT to talent acquisition and organizational development. I've led significant HR transformations, including creation of award-winning global employee experience initiatives. Beyond corporate corridors, I am a passionate lifelong learner and faculty, having dedicated over 750 hours to teaching at leading academic institutions. My courses delve into areas like 'Gamification Augmented Management Excellence' and 'Leveraging Stories & Games in the Business of People,' reflecting my belief in innovative approaches to human capital. I’ve also contributed to thought leadership as a co-author of an upcoming book on the future of work and a chapter author on diversity and inclusion. My blend of strategic acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and dedication to social impact defines my professional footprint.AM - Abhinandan Mookherjee is a future-of-work strategist, HR technologist, and gig economy advocate with over two decades of global experience in human resources. Having led HR operations and transformation initiatives at global institutions like World Bank, Abhinandan made a bold shift in 2021—leaving his full-time role in Singapore to embrace a “Gig by Choice” lifestyle, supported by his wife. Since then, he has built a thriving portfolio of value-driven projects through his entrepreneurial ventures. His work spans skill-based hiring, organizational health diagnostics, leadership development, and HR digitization. Abhinandan lives the gig experience both as a practitioner and an employer, giving him a unique lens into the challenges and opportunities of flexible work. A lifelong learner by practice —not theory—Abhinandan holds a Master’s in HR from the University of Calcutta, along with certifications in software development and Six Sigma. He continues his learning journey with a postgraduate program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the UT at Austin and an Exec MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship.