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November 5, 2024

Charting New Paths: From Physics to Finance — A Journey of Discovery with Harsh Vijay

Harsh Vijay, BITS Pilani (Goa, ’22) graduate has traversed an unconventional path from the world of physics to the fast-paced arena of venture capital. Harsh pursued an MSc in Physics during his time at BITS, but today, he is an MBA student at FMS Delhi, focusing on finance and private equity. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Harsh to delve deeper into his journey, from his academic pursuits to his professional aspirations.
November 5, 2024

From BITS to Breakthroughs: A Journey of Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship in Drug Development and AI-Driven Healthcare

Dr. Vijay Soni, BITS Pilani (Hyderabad ’16) earned his Ph.D. with research that led to breakthroughs in tuberculosis treatment, resulting in 14 international publications and a patent. Recognized with the NASI Young Scientist Award, he currently serves as an Instructor at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, where he investigates TB metabolism. As the founder of Scipreneur, Dr. Soni has launched platforms like FailWise and Vriters, aimed at supporting scientific entrepreneurship and skill-building. Passionate about guiding young scholars, he is dedicated to helping the next generation navigate their scientific careers.
November 5, 2024

Exploring Strategy and Growth: Insights from Kunal Gupta

Kunal Gupta, an alumnus of BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus, ‘16), pursued Manufacturing. Engineering and then went on to pursue an MBA from IIM Lucknow. He is now working as a strategy consultant at Accenture.
November 5, 2024

Crafting Memories and Managing Moments: Anupam Maurya’s Transition from BITS to KnotsbyAMP and Samaro.ai

Anupam Maurya, an accomplished entrepreneur, and BITS Pilani (Pilani, ’07) graduate, has carved a unique path from engineering to award-winning wedding photography. After studying Chemistry and Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BITS, Anupam found his passion for photography through the campus photography club, which laid the foundation for his ventures. Today, he leads KnotsbyAMP, one of India’s premier wedding photography companies, and Samaro.ai, an innovative event management platform. Anupam’s journey reflects not only the adaptability and drive of a BITSian but also highlights the influential role of the BITS network in nurturing versatile careers.
November 5, 2024

Exploring Jyotbir Singh’s Path and the Role of BITS Pilani in Shaping His Journey

Jyotbir Singh, an alumnus of BITS Pilani (Goa, ‘16) holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and currently serves as a Senior Associate at Fireside Ventures. With a diverse career that spans business consulting, venture capital, and social impact projects, Jyotbir has gained extensive experience in identifying high-potential startups and supporting their growth. His deep insights into the venture capital landscape, coupled with his unique educational journey at BITS Pilani, provide valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, teamwork, and personal development. In this interview, Jyotbir reflects on how his time at BITS Pilani, along with his international experiences, has shaped both his professional career and personal life.
October 3, 2024

Prof. Anupama Mittal Receives Prestigious Batch of 1998 Female Faculty Excellence Award 2024

Prof. Anupama Mittal from the Department of Pharmacy, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, has been honored with the esteemed Batch of 1998 Female Faculty Excellence Award for 2024.
October 3, 2024

BITS Pilani Inaugurates New Bengaluru Centre, Strengthening Innovation and Industry Collaboration

In a significant move to foster entrepreneurship, research, and industry collaboration, BITS Pilani has announced the launch of its new Bengaluru Centre at HSR Layout, sponsored by Hustlehub, one of the city’s leading coworking and enterprise space providers.
October 3, 2024

PDFs to Profits: How Deepak Guneja Turns Unstructured Data into Financial Insights

Deepak Guneja is a BITS Pilani (Pilani, ’19) graduate in BE Computer Science with a minor in Finance. He is the co-founder of Plux, with an impressive background that includes roles at D.E. Shaw and Morgan Stanley, and academic credentials from London Business School.
October 3, 2024

From Classroom to Code: Karishma Chandnani’s Impactful Journey in Tech

Karishma Chandnani is a BITS Pilani (Dubai, ’14), graduate in BE computer Science Karishma is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Esri's Sharjah R&D Centre. She specializes in data management architectures and image processing algorithms for remote sensing.