Experience
Leadership, professional development, and social impact
Leadership & Professional Experience
India Country Director
Wavesparks (Young Founders Summit) | 2024 – Present
Young Founders Summit is an international program that identifies and mentors talented teenagers building tech solutions and entrepreneurial ventures. Country Directors are accomplished alumni who now lead country-level initiatives.
Key Responsibilities & Impact:
- Conducted interviews and onboarded new participants from India, helping them navigate the program and develop startup ideas
- Served as a sherpa in Singapore, providing on-the-ground guidance and support to international teams during the main program
- Guided startup teams with pitch development, business model refinement, and strategic advice
- Collaborated with fellow sherpas on content creation to enhance program resources and community engagement
- Represented India's young founder ecosystem internationally and contributed to building a supportive, cross-border network for Gen Z entrepreneurs
Impact & Skills Developed:
Gained deep exposure to global entrepreneurship ecosystems, cross-cultural collaboration, and the challenges/opportunities facing young founders. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and initiative at just 17 years old.
Volunteer Experience
Mentor & Educator | Financial Literacy
Annapoorna @ The British School, New Delhi | 7 months
Every Friday, taught and mentored underprivileged students in practical financial literacy and economics. Made complex financial concepts accessible through real-world examples and interactive sessions. Assisted students with economics exam revision to build confidence. Contributed to the mission of empowering young minds with knowledge and skills for financial independence.
Educational Facilitator
Nirmal Primary School | 1 month
Dedicated time to facilitating engaging educational sessions on current affairs and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Conducted hands-on creative activities including origami and art to enrich students' learning and foster global awareness.
Professional Certifications
Completed prestigious Forage Job Simulations (December 2025)
Investment Banking Job Simulation
JPMorgan Chase | Credential ID: 9x6eHuFE3DEhmKFQp
Simulated real-world investment banking scenarios including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and M&A advisory. Gained hands-on exposure to transaction structuring and capital markets.
Career Catalyst: Audit Job Simulation
KPMG U.S. | Credential ID: RYEgo9QCh7rp5CttC
Experienced audit processes, internal controls evaluation, and financial statement review. Developed understanding of regulatory compliance and assurance procedures.
Cybersecurity Analyst Job Simulation
Tata | Credential ID: egDZuwt7cLzmWPxMr
Analyzed cybersecurity threats, designed security frameworks, and evaluated risk mitigation strategies. Developed practical knowledge of data protection and incident response.
AI in Action Job Simulation
Vista Equity Partners | Credential ID: pjcspWECG6
Explored practical AI applications in business, machine learning model development, and AI-driven decision making. Applied data science principles to real-world business problems.
Data Labeling Job Simulation
Forage Academy | Credential ID: oox2fZ39TTSWndh6e
Developed expertise in data preparation and annotation for machine learning. Understood quality assurance processes and data governance in AI/ML pipelines.