Yash Chavan
Mumbai
Summary
Penultimate-year MMS (Finance) student at Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies with 5+ years of hands-on equity and derivatives trading experience and a 37k+ follower finance content brand. Seeking the Citi Markets Summer Analyst, India – APAC 2026 role to deepen exposure to sales & trading across asset classes, apply market research and analytical skills on a global platform, and build a long-term career in Markets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Cassava Bubble
04.2024 - Current
- Co-founded Cassava, a brand dedicated to crafting high-quality boba beverages that blend creativity, flavor, and freshness.
- Crafted brand strategy, designed in-store experience, and built customer community.
- Developed products and curated flavors while managing quality control and supplier relationships.
- Crafted unique bubble tea recipes to enhance customer experience in Nashik.
- Oversaw daily operations, planned inventory, and trained staff to ensure seamless service.
- Marketing and local growth initiatives to build a premium positioning in Nashik.
Personal Brand
YC Trading
01.2020 - Current
- Created engaging content on Instagram covering trading and finance topics (37k+ followers), producing reels and educational posts to simplify finance concepts.
- Instagram @yashchavan55
- Conducted market research and performed technical and fundamental analysis to inform position management.
- Participated actively in equity and derivatives markets since Jan 2020, enhancing trading strategies.
Co-Founder
Sproute Media
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Shaped social media strategies and execution plans to elevate client brands and engagement.
- Led team in developing and executing social media strategies to enhance client visibility.
- Managed content calendars and coordinated campaign rollouts, ensuring timely client reporting.
- Coordinated creative teams and ensured timely delivery of social assets.
Social Media Intern
Shift Media Co
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging social media plans that cultivated audiences and enhanced brand awareness.
- Coordinated campaign execution and content scheduling while tracking performance metrics.
- Created engaging social media content for various platforms.
- Assisted in managing social media accounts and scheduling posts.
- Researched current trends to inform content strategy and audience engagement.
- Monitored social media trends and audience engagement metrics.
Founder / Product Lead
TinkerBot
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Utilized AI/chatbot techniques to design conversational learning pathways that facilitate user engagement.
- Oversaw product design and user flows, ensuring alignment with educational goals and effective content delivery.
- Conceptualized and developed chatbot learning product to enhance interactive learning experiences for users.
- Tinker Bot is an AI-based chatbot built to redefine the Indian education system by enabling learners to discover new concepts through conversational interaction.
Education
MMS - Finance
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies
01.2027
BBA(CA) -
Byk College of Commerce
Nashik, Pune01.2020
HSC -
St. Lawrence High School and College
Maharashtra01.2017
SSC -
St. Francis High School
Maharashtra01.2014
Skills
- Data analysis
- Financial modeling
- Product development
- Market research
- Data visualization
- Customer engagement
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
Additional Qualifications
- NISM-Series-V-A (Mutual Fund), National Institute of Securities Markets 2024
- Generative AI, Outskill 2025
- Python scaler
- Digital Marketing, Simplilearn 2017
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/05/99
Achievements And Awards
- Covid Army (Social Work during COVID-19): Led a crowdfunded initiative (via Ketto) to 3D-print and donate face shields to frontline workers. Organized fundraising, manufacturing coordination, and distribution. (felicitated by Nashik Police and government hospitals)
- State-level Swimming Player: Competed at the state level representing school.
- Hackathons & Start-up Events: Participant in hackathons and start-up events including Angel Hack, Zone Start Up, and Sea Side Startup Goa (2018).
- Zerodha 60 Days Trading Challenge: Winner, Ranked among top traders nationwide based on consistent profitability and risk management. Executed disciplined equity & derivatives trades over a 60-day live market challenge.
Extracurricular Activities
Tennis & Pickleball — Recreational player
Timeline
Co-Founder
Cassava Bubble
04.2024 - Current
Personal Brand
YC Trading
01.2020 - Current
Co-Founder
Sproute Media
11.2019 - 12.2023
Social Media Intern
Shift Media Co
06.2019 - 07.2019
Founder / Product Lead
TinkerBot
01.2017 - 04.2019
MMS - Finance
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies
BBA(CA) -
Byk College of Commerce
HSC -
St. Lawrence High School and College
SSC -
St. Francis High School