In the fifth episode of ‘Nested With NSUT’, we talk to Krishan Kumar Singh (NSIT Batch of 2015). A former managing editor of The Alliance, he worked as a manager at the RBI before finally cracking the Civil Services Examination in 2019, after which he trained as an IPS officer before again clearing the examination in 2020, achieving an All India Rank of 24 and becoming an IAS officer.
From preparing and clearing two of the most difficult examinations in the country, to switching his career from engineering to finance to finally becoming a civil servant, Krishan Sir has really done it all. Tune in to the episode to take away tips on managing risks when preparing for such examinations and how he successfully managed to keep his calm and confidence even in the face of failure.
In the fourth episode of 'Nested with NSUT', we have a conversation with Sahil Pruthi (NSIT Batch of 2015). His start-up Keto India is India's largest ketogenic consulting company focusing on chronic care management. Sahil appeared on the hugely popular show Shark Tank India, where he pitched his company to the titans of entrepreneurship.
From completing his bachelor's at NSIT and working as a product manager at various companies to running his own company, Sahil has come a long way. Tune into episode 4 of 'Nested in NSUT' to discover more about his journey, his Shark Tank experience and the art of pitching.
In the third episode of ‘Nested With NSUT’, we talk to Mahak Garg (NSIT Batch of 2014). She has been published in the Forbes 30 under 30, Asia list 2021, and is the co-founder of E-learning platform Udayy that raised $2.5Mn in their seed round led by Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI), managed by Falcon Edge Capital, and InfoEdge Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from Better Capital, Kunal Shah, and other angels.
Having been the first woman from NSUT to graduate from Stanford GSB with an MBA in 2019, she reflects on her varied experiences and her corporate life at Nomura and managing a family business that preceded it. Tune in to the episode to take away ample foreign application tips and how she arrived at her startup idea, enriching and expanding the EdTech space.
In this episode of ‘Nested With NSUT’, we interact with Arjun Singh (NSIT Batch of 2013). Based in Sydney, Australia, he is the co-founder of M8buy, a start-up backed by Antler.
Having worked with the Royal Bank of Scotland as a Software Engineer and JP Morgan and Chase as an Analyst and then as an Investment Banker, Arjun talks about how he navigated through his professional career and offers tons of advice on how to find your professional niche. Tune in to the second episode of ‘Nested With NSUT’ to find out how you can find your professional calling.
In the first episode of ‘Nested With NSUT’, we have a conversation with Ankur Solanki (NSIT Batch of 2014). Having co-founded multiple start-ups, Ankur is a serial entrepreneur. His latest venture Splitsub was inducted into the Winter batch of Y Combinator, one of the largest startup accelerators in the world.
From doing his bachelor's here at NSUT to completing his MBA from ESADE business and law school in Spain, Ankur talks about the challenges he faced while trudging on the path of innovation and offers tons of advice on how to swim through the sea of hardships. Tune into episode 1 of ‘Nested With NSUT’ to understand the intricacies and nuances of the ever-changing landscape of the startup ecosystem.
An introduction to our brand new podcast which shall serve as unvarnished insight trickled down from the lives of those who’ve made it into the ears of those who’re learning to make it from the cradle of college life.
