Abhinandan joined the LEAD team in 2012. Prior to working in LEAD, he worked for two years in event management handling and promoting events for reputable companies. Throughout his educational and professional career, he has immersed himself in unique experiences. During his college days, he actively participated in Rangayana and other theater groups throughout Dharwad, where he directed plays for school children, high school students, and college students. He was also a participant of Jagriti Yatra in 2009, a leadership and entrepreneurial journey across India. To this day, he continues to devote much of his time to working in theater. He has directed several plays for jail prisoners in Dharwad and served as the Coordinator for the Dharwad Jail Drama Festival.