𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - "𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘧𝘢𝘳-𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵."As a leader in entrepreneurship and innovation, I bring over a decade of experience in creating programs, building ecosystems, and mentoring future leaders. My passion lies in empowering students, startups, and communities.At Alloy Growth Lab, I spearheaded startup services, developing initiatives like Alloy Online and OhioXcelerate—a statewide program recognized as InBIA’s Most Innovative Program and OEDA’s Excellence in Innovation recipient. These programs connected startups with top-tier mentors, facilitated funding opportunities, and created a collaborative environment that redefined regional entrepreneurship.As co-founder of Studio Bagru, I transformed a social enterprise into a globally recognized brand, spotlighting ethical practices and artisan empowerment. Over a decade, Bagru gained international recognition in outlets like The New York Times and Forbes, while hosting workshops across continents to share sustainable practices and cultural heritage.My work also includes leading the Morning Mentoring program, which has facilitated over $4M in funding for startups through a network of 250+ mentors. With the PeaceRise initiative, I created a global Peacetech Challenge that brought together participants from 34 countries, offering innovative solutions to social challenges.In higher education, I serve on the Boards of Studies at Indus University and Avantika University in India, where I contribute to curriculum design that bridges academic learning with entrepreneurial practice. Mentoring roles at institutions like the University of Cincinnati and Miami University have allowed me to guide countless students and startups toward achieving their goals.With an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a history of developing impactful, scalable programs, I am committed to fostering innovation at the intersection of education and entrepreneurship. My work is driven by a belief in the transformative power of education to inspire entrepreneurial mindsets and create lasting community impact.Looking to bring a vision of entrepreneurship that empowers students, connects academic institutions with ecosystems, and creates pathways for innovation to thrive.