Moonlight Analytics is an economic research and data studio that helps mission-driven organizations make better decisions for their stakeholders. 

 

Siddharth (Sid) Kulkarni serves as Principal, bringing 15+ years of experience at the intersection of economics, data science, and the nonprofit and public sectors.

Sid's background spans economic research and applied data science — including years as a data scientist and researcher at companies like Adobe, WeWork, Stripe and organizations like The Brookings Institution. He brings private sector rigor and technical depth to work he cares deeply about: helping expand economic access and improve equity outcomes through rigorous, accessible analysis.

Moonlight's clients include nonprofit leaders, workforce development organizations, regional economic development agencies, and foundations navigating complex questions about their communities, programs, and strategies. Moonlight's work has helped city governments, national philanthropies, federal innovation programs, and mission-driven organizations across the country.