Open to work
Sophomore at Indiana Univeristy
Bloomington, Indiana
Summary
I’m a multi-passionate entrepreneur and student at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, driven by a mission to create meaningful ventures that leave a global impact. At 16, I founded One Sapling at a Time, an environmental initiative that has planted over 10,000 saplings across 15+ countries and mobilized a team of more than 120 international volunteers. The project has been recognized by National Geographic and continues to collaborate with schools, NGOs, and community leaders worldwide.
Beyond environmental advocacy, I’m deeply involved in my family’s dairy business in Punjab, where I’m gaining hands-on experience in rural operations, logistics, and supply chain management. I’m also co-developing a future nightclub venture in Punjab with three partners, and through a partnership with the tech firm Grabit, I’m exploring real estate and electronics opportunities in Dubai.
At IU Kelley, I’m focused on launching new startups, broadening my global perspective, and collaborating with like-minded innovators. I believe in learning through action and strive to bring leadership, curiosity, and intentionality to everything I pursue.
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Environmental Advocacy, Global Markets, Nightlife Industry, Supply Chains, Modeling, Content Creation
Rooted in a passion for global entrepreneurship and real-world problem-solving, I strive to build ventures that bridge cultures, empower communities, and leave a lasting, positive impact across industries.
Work Experience
Founder & CEO
Jun 2020 - Present
One Sapling at a Time
Founded and scaled a global youth-led nonprofit focused on sustainability, reforestation, and climate education, building a decentralized team of 105+ members across 15+ countries
Led 15+ successful plantation drives in partnership with NGOs, public schools, and local governments, resulting in the planting of over 10,000 saplings worldwide
Built and maintained the organization’s digital presence, growing its Instagram community to 6,100+ followers and launching a dedicated website to drive outreach and engagement
Managed all global operations, including marketing strategy, event planning, and partnerships, while coordinating logistics across a fully remote international team
Recognized by National Geographic for environmental leadership and youth-led impact, following an interview and feature article highlighting the initiative’s global reach
Vice President
2022 - Sep 2024
Interact Club – Pathways World School
Led the school’s Interact Club chapter to promote civic engagement and service leadership among students, overseeing all event planning, outreach, and club operations
Coordinated multiple school-wide fundraising campaigns and off-campus service drives focused on education, health, and environmental awareness, increasing total volunteer hours and impact
Managed internal logistics and cross-grade communication, resulting in a 40% increase in active student participation within one academic year
Forged partnerships with NGOs and external organizations to co-host service initiatives, strengthening community ties and expanding project reach
Represented the club in student leadership conferences and Rotary-aligned forums, positioning the school as a model of youth-led service excellence
Honored with the Special Award for “Contribution to Diverse Service Community Initiatives” for environmental advocacy through One Sapling at a Time
Operations Intern
Narayan Agro Foods Ltd.
Supported end-to-end dairy processing operations at Shakti, a large-scale milk production facility, gaining hands-on experience in quality control, packaging, and dispatch coordination
Assisted in inventory tracking and helped align daily production schedules with delivery timelines, contributing to smoother logistical flow and reduced bottlenecks
Observed rural supply chain management systems, including financial and administrative processes tailored to agricultural operations in semi-urban India
Proposed improvements to packaging aesthetics and process flow, offering ideas to enhance product appeal in regional markets
Developed key insights into rural entrepreneurship, seasonal market dynamics, and B2B relationships within the agricultural and food processing sector
Retail & Operations Intern
Jun – Aug 2022
International Tech World
Assisted with daily retail operations including product placement, order processing, and customer service, ensuring smooth front-end experiences in a fast-paced tech market
Shadowed logistics, warehousing, and delivery teams to understand the full product lifecycle from storage to last-mile distribution
Contributed to optimizing stock layout and in-store display flow by applying insights from inventory systems, improving customer navigation and purchase efficiency
Maintained and updated digital product listings and in-store marketing materials, supporting brand consistency across customer touchpoints
Gained firsthand exposure to retail tech trends, smart product positioning, and regional buying behaviors within the UAE consumer market
Skills & Tools
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Agri-Business Strategy
Languages
English
French
Hindi
Punjabi
Education & Certificates
Indiana University Bloomington, 2024-28
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration,
Management and Operations
Pathways World School, Sep 2018 – May 2024
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
Activities & Honors:
· Vice President, Interact Club (Rotary International Student Chapter)
· Senior Editorial Team Member Certificate of Graduation (IB DP)
· Special Award for Service Contributions
Certified for Achievement – Global Economics Olympiad, Jan 2022
Associated with Pathways World School
Certified for Achievement – International Finance Olympiad, Jan 2022
Associated with Pathways World School
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