MJ (”Manoj Jain”) is an ESG investor, researcher, advisor and successful entrepreneur. Based in Singapore, MJ has professional experience and investment interests in India, Singapore, Japan & US. MJ has been managing partner of Flat Globe Capital & Hector Capital, Singapore, investment director and board member of Unison Capital Management, Singapore (prestigious Japanese/ Korean PE firm). MJ is also Chairman of the board of award-winning sustainability climate-tech firm: Ideation3X with operations in India. MJ manages his portfolio of investments focusing on environmental concerns, enabling growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions. MJ authored much-appreciated book on China’s Belt & Road Initiative for which he received doctorate in economics focusing on innovative approach on international trade, and risk management.. MJ has advised Chinese enterprises, senior government officials on infrastructure investments in India and Eastern European developing economies. MJ chaired the investment committee for America-China Friendship Forum Shenzhen-based Global Innovation Fund. Previously MJ was the founder and executive chairman of US-based leading provider of equity research and quantitative analytics firm – Pipal Research with global offices (in New Delhi, Bangalore, London, Dubai, Seoul, Shanghai, New York). MJ’s research platform for competitive intelligence and knowledge management won several awards for innovation. MJ’s firm, recognized as one of the best-known global knowledge services players, was sold to Standard &Poor’s Crisil in 2011.