About me

From small towns to the global stage, my journey has taken me across three continents, living, learning, working, and researching in environments that challenge and inspire. But I still can't decide if I prefer the street chai in India or the overpriced lattes in the U.S.

What I do know is that I love learning, solving problems, and meeting people who ask “good” questions (an appropriate measure of how someone thinks or who they are).

As a first-generation college student, I have always seen my education as more than a personal achievement; it's a stepping stone to creating opportunities for others.

My interest in finance and economics was sparked early on during a boarding school visit to a small, underdeveloped village where generations of families had to leave home to find work. That experience shifted my mindset; I didn't want to be a job seeker; I wanted to be a job creator.

At Penn State, I learned by doing. From working campus jobs and leading student clubs to running a resale business. These experiences taught me how people and organizations operate and gave me a real-world understanding of markets, leadership, decision-making, and negotiation.

But what shaped me were the long conversations after meetings, last-minute pivots before presentations, and late-night debates with friends where ideas collided and perspectives evolved. That's where I learned to think on my feet, listen closely, and hold my own in a room full of smart, passionate people.

Halfway through my Penn State journey, I spent six months studying at the University of Oxford. It was one of the most intense academic experiences I've ever had, reading a thousand pages each week to write a 2000-word essay. Oxford taught me how to think with depth, how to filter noise from substance, and how to stand behind an idea.