INK Fellow Sachin Malhan exemplifies the spirit of innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of equitable justice. Sachin's work at Agami, including the creation of the world's largest Online Dispute Resolution ecosystem and the development of AI for justice, showcases his dedication to transforming the legal system. And he has some invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
INK Fellow Sachin Malhan: Driving Innovation in Justice, One Partnership at a Time Sachin Malhan, co-founder of Agami (agami.in), an ecosystem fostering innovation for equitable justice in India, navigates the world with insatiable curiosity and a refusal to be pigeonholed. For Sachin, life is a journey of exploration and creation, though he distances himself from the label of a serial entrepreneur. "I try to sample life as broadly as I possibly can," he explains. An INK Fellow from the first cohort in 2010, Sachin does not conform to a singular path, finding value in an eclectic mix of influences and ideas. "We tend to become siloed," he observes. "But when you extend your range of experiences and draw from many sources, it yields extraordinary results. This diversity is what drew me to INKtalks—the kaleidoscope of innovators and experiences that showcases." Sachin's first venture, Law School Tutorials, was a test prep platform for law schools. Precious learnings followed as he visited nearly 50 tier 1, 2, and 3 cities in the early 2000s. "So many students, especially from rural areas, dreamed of law school but lacked the resources," he recalls. "Others needed people to believe in their potential. So this became more than a business; empowering them and being a friend to them became as integral to my work as the tutorials." By the time Agami was founded, Sachin had learned that solving complex problems requires collaborative effort and diverse actors working within a trusting and creative ecosystem. "A central principle of Agami is taking responsibility for the future. That's what Agami Karma is all about—your actions today have consequences for the future." ✨Revolutionizing the Legal System Innovation in the justice sector has been scant. Agami's mission is to change this. It has worked to catalyse the world's largest 🌐Online Dispute Resolution ecosystem, resolving millions of disputes efficiently. This ecosystem has been supported by the judiciary and government bodies, leading to a surge in ODR startups. Agami has successfully stewarded efforts for the digital transformation of courts and the collaborative initiative it leads, PUCAR, is developing solutions such as⚖️virtual court designs that reimagine how common disputes can be resolved. Its OpenNyai mission is building a community of legal professionals and data scientists to safely harness 🤖AI for Justice. Sachin's positivity is infectious. As an entrepreneur, his belief in the power of genuine human connection is at the core of every venture. "It is essential, as an individual and in your work, to be present and value the people around you," he explains. For Malhan, success isn't measured solely by financial metrics. "I've always wanted to do work that transforms lives," he says. "I wish that for everyone—a sense of joy in how creative your work can be and how it impacts others."
