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Shashi Sinha

Entrepreneur and civic thinker in Rochester, NY

I'm an entrepreneur, a civic analyst, and an immigrant with a background in technology. Over the past 25 years, I've operated businesses, restored historic property, and worked in the corporate world.

In 2025 I ran for Mayor of Rochester, NY. The campaign sharpened my conviction that Rochester's challenges are structural and solvable. Today I remain engaged in public life through writing and ongoing civic conversations that focus on practical ideas.


What I Focus On

• ​Building. Owning and operating businesses, and working on projects with focus on results.
• Analysis & Writing. Developing ideas about economic growth, governance, incentives, and civic design.
• Civic Engagement. Staying in conversation with residents, business leaders, and public officials about how Rochester can function better in practice.