Shekhar Narasimhan is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist whose work has strengthened affordable housing, community development, and civic engagement in the United States. As founder of Beekman Advisors and former managing partner of the Washington, D.C. office of The Praedium Group, he has helped finance and develop housing projects across the country. Beyond business, Narasimhan has played a leading role in Indian American philanthropy through organizations including Indiaspora, supporting initiatives that expand civic leadership, social impact, and community service.