Many students and faculty startups from campus get funded through government, CSR, and alumni funds. These entrepreneurs have bright ideas and the talent required but lack the specific direction to sharpen their pitch for the customers and investors.
Nilesh Kothari, an alumnus of BITS (Pilani, ‘86) the co-founder of Trifecta Capital established in 2014, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of expertise in financial management, global investing, and scaling tech businesses.
In the ever-evolving realm of technology, Mihika Shivkumar, an alumnus of BITS (Dubai, ‘13) stands as a beacon of inspiration, steering the ship of innovation as a Technical Program Manager at Google.
The pinnacle of the reunion season was the Silver Jubilee Reunion of the 1997 batch. These BITSians, known for their philanthropic endeavors, had already contributed an impressive $600k endowment fund before even setting foot on campus.
Embarking on a transformative odyssey through the intricate landscape of data science, Emy Jacob, an alumnus of the BITS Pilani (Dubai,’15) and a distinguished team leader at Cognizant
Divya Nawale, a graduate of BITS Pilani (Pilani, '03) who has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical(Hons.) is a driving force in the field of climate change advocacy. Currently working with the United Nations as a Climate Policy Engagement Officer and as a board member for several non-profits, she has done impactful work in shaping sustainable practices and climate change solutions across the globe.
Shashvat Tripathi (Pilani, '16) is the Co-Founder and CTO at Visit, a health-tech platform enabling small/medium/large corporates to design and offer customized Wellness and OPD programs.
Mr. Suresh Gurunathan graduated from BITS Pilani (Pilani, ’89), where he pursued a dual degree in Biological Sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He pursued an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (School of Medicine) and an MBA from the Wharton School.
Bala Gopalasamy, an alumnus of BITS Pilani (Pilani, ‘03), has left an indelible mark on both the professional landscape and the cherished memories of his alma mater. Bala joined BITS in 1998 and graduated with honors in Civil Engineering and Chemistry