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Shashi Sinha

Entrepreneur and civic thinker in Rochester, NY

I’m an entrepreneur, a civic voice in Rochester, and an immigrant with a background in technology. Over the past 25 years, I’ve built and operated businesses, restored historic property, and worked in corporate world where execution and accountability matter.

In 2025 I ran for Mayor of Rochester, NY. While I did not win the election, today I remain engaged in public life with writing and ongoing civic conversations, that focus on practical ideas.


What I Focus On

• ​Building — Owning and operating businesses, and working on projects rooted in execution.
• Thinking & Writing — Developing ideas about economic growth, governance, incentives, and civic design, and sharing them publicly as I refine them.
• Civic Engagement — Staying in conversation with residents, business leaders, and public officials about how Rochester can function better in practice.