B Balaji

Highly motivated undergraduate student with a passion for startups. Proven experience driving growth and innovation through internships at Careerboat.io and Kilavipara Heritage Farms, where I successfully implemented go-to-market strategies and led a team to revitalize a family business. Adept at leading diverse teams, fostering entrepreneurial culture, and organizing impactful events. I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic startup environment where I can leverage my substantial organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to achieve significant results.

• Student Advisory Member, Institute Innovation Council NITT
• Organised various activities, events, and initiatives to help students with innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Streamlined onboarding for the next set of council members.
• Currently heading a project in collaboration with Counselling and Guidance Cell NITT.
• Executive Director of Events and Projects, Entrepreneurship Cell NITT
• Worked collaboratively with a team of like-minded individuals, gaining valuable experience in communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
• Guided and worked on three on- and off-campus startups to success through mentorship, industrial connections, and resource access by collaborating with students from IIMs and alumni of NITT. Led multiple initiatives and events within the campus.
• Played a crucial role in ideating and organising E-Summit'24, which received a footfall of 2000+ people from various parts of India.
• Manager, Cultural Council NITT
• As a manager, I was crucial in promoting cultural diversity and inclusion within the institute by ideating and organising events celebrating various backgrounds and traditions.
• Budget allocation for numerous festivals, ensuring financial responsibility while prioritising events that fostered inclusivity. My efforts resulted in a significant 20% increase in student engagement.
• Additionally, Along with other council members, I successfully conceived and executed the first edition of the one-day Diwali fest, CULFIE'23, creating a platform for students to connect with Indian culture.
• Head, Events Team, Alchemy (National-Level Technical Symposium)
• I spearheaded the planning and executing a diverse range of events in 2023. My role involved:
• Conceptualisation and Design: I developed innovative event ideas that aligned with the overarching theme of the symposium, aiming to attract and engage a wide audience of over 1000 attendees.
• Team Leadership: I coordinated a team of enthusiastic volunteers, delegating tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless collaboration to bring the events to fruition.
• Logistics and Operations: I oversaw the logistics of event management, including venue selection, equipment procurement, and on-site coordination to ensure a smooth experience for participants and attendees.
• Execution and Management: I supervised the execution of the events, troubleshooting any challenges that arose and ensuring that all activities ran smoothly and adhered to the planned schedule.

• Google Startup School 2023
• FLY Scholar (CMI)