Robbin is a trailblazer in the field of political strategy. In 2013, he made a bold move, leaving his role as a Strategy Consultant at a top global firm to co-found India’s first Political Action Committee alongside Prashant Kishor. As a co-founder and director of CAG and later IPAC, Robbin helped elevate the organization to a leading position in the industry.
In 2018, Robbin co-founded Neta App, India’s first political ratings platform, which allowed citizens to rate their elected representatives based on performance. The app, renowned for its 95%+ election prediction accuracy, was launched by none other than former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Delhi’s Chief Minister, and several high-ranking parliamentarians and election officials.
Having worked closely with political stalwarts like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robbin’s expertise spans across major political campaigns. He is also the first and only Indian member of the International Association of Political Consultants, a global body dedicated to advancing democracy.
In 2019, Robbin founded ShowTime Consulting, which has rapidly grown into one of the largest and most successful political consultancy firms, boasting an impressive 100% strike rate...
Together, the directors bring more than 35 years of unique experience from across, different states and geographies in India.
Aiming for excellence at every level and turning challenges into opportunities, Showtime runs every campaign with an uncompromisable goal of attaining nothing less , than historic electoral victories for its clients.
Anant Tiwari is a Director at Showtime Consulting and a veteran of the political consulting industry in India. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), Anant has been a cornerstone of the domain since its nascent stages in 2013. He brings a unique analytical rigor to the firm, having held senior leadership positions across some of the country's most prominent political consulting spaces.
With over a decade of experience, Anant is a firm believer in the "ground-up" consulting model, emphasizing that true political narratives are shaped by a deep, physical presence in the field to understand local culture and voter sentiment. He has played a lead role in Showtime's historic successes in Maharashtra, and Meghalaya. His expertise lies in breaking down complex electoral challenges into the "Mode, Medium, and Message," ensuring that STC’s clients achieve unparalleled strike rates and transformative victories.
Alimpan is a Director at Showtime Consulting, where he spearheads strategic political and governance projects. With a stellar academic record, he has earned his Master’s in Public Administration from the National University of Singapore (LKYSPP) where he was the recipient of the Lee Foundation Scholarship. He also holds a dual BA LLB (Hons) degree from the prestigious National Law University, Jodhpur. Prior to joining this domain Alimpan has worked with global organisations like Uber and India’s leading law firms Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Luthra & Luthra.
At STC, Alimpan leverages his interdisciplinary experience of over a decade to drive impact for clients through strategy, operations, communications and leadership advisory. Having played a key role in major campaigns and governance projects across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, he is a specialist in managing high-stakes projects at scale.
He is passionate about professionalising political campaigning and increasing women’s participation in mainstream politics, and regularly contributes to furthering the discourse on the same in partnership with leading national and global forums.