Sapientury

Join us this week for 1 Million Cups Madison, WI! We are excited to welcome: Kushal Murthy of Sapientury and Kyle Arneson of OBJECTIVE: Veterans Smile. Sapientury is an EdTech startup aiming to build a parallel higher education system for education. OBJECTIVE: Veterans Smile helps fund dental care appointments for Veterans. Hear their story, learn about their business goals, and bring your questions! Coffee pours at 8:45AM, and conversation starts at 9AM. #StartingBlockMadison #1MillionCups #1MillionCupsMadison #CoworkingCommunity #CoworkingSpace

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 After spending a few incredible weeks soaking in the energy and charm of New York City, I’m now embracing the sunny vibes of Phoenix, Arizona! This week, I’m exploring this vibrant city, meeting new people, and creating more meaningful connections. Over the weekend, I plan to visit Arizona State University—a hub for talent, innovation, and ambition. Fun fact I recently learned: With its thriving Telugu student community, ASU is affectionately nicknamed "Andhra State University" by some! I’m excited to connect with founders, professors, students, and inspiring individuals here in Phoenix. If you’re in the area, DM me—I’d love to meet up. And if you know someone who is here, feel free to tag them. Here’s to building bridges, one state at a time! 🚀 #Phoenix #ASU #Entrepreneurship #Connections

#𝑻𝒊𝒆𝒅𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒐𝒓𝒌: 𝑨 TiE 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 🌎 Winning the TiE Global Social Impact Award in 2021 from TiE Mysuru and TiE U was a great spotlight moment for Sapientury. It gave us not just recognition but also opened a gateway into an incredible network that has supported us through every launch, pivot, and success (particularly the TiE Bangalore chapter under the dynamic Madan Padaki) What makes TiE truly remarkable is its global force of entrepreneurship. Every chapter, no matter where in the world, welcomes fellow members with open arms. Last year, I had the honor of connecting TiE Singapore members during the TiE Global Summit. Last week, here in NYC, I had the privilege of joining the TiE New York member mixer. I had insightful focused discussions with Dharti Arvind Desai and Craig Abbott diving deep into the dynamics of building new ventures in the US and understanding how edtechs thrive here. One standout moment was hearing Sudhir Sethi from Chiratae Ventures share inspiring stories of Indian startups, showcasing why this is the golden era to invest in India 🇮🇳✨ (without having to fall prey overinflated valuations) A heartfelt thanks to Pradeep Yuvaraj from TiE Coimbatore—an amazing mentor and friend—for connecting me with Dharti and Archana Savkar, making these moments possible. Looking forward to more conversations, connections, and coffee! ☕ If you’re in NYC and we haven’t caught up yet, let’s make it happen early next week—before the cold start piercing bad! ❄️

At our second session of the Lunch & Learn Series at CES, we had the privilege of hosting Kushal Murthy, Founder & CEO of Sapientury, a trailblazer bridging the gap between academia and industry through innovative career education solutions. Kushal shared his entrepreneurial journey and valuable lessons on balancing ambition with empathy and strategy with heart. Here are some key takeaways from the session: Entrepreneurship starts with an audacious dream, but it thrives on achievable steps. Kushal emphasized the importance of balancing risk appetite with market realities, building a founding team that complements your vision and brings diverse strengths, and preparing for uncertainties with multiple plans for multiple scenarios. The power of networking - “your network is your net worth”. The session highlighted the importance of meaningful relationships with mentors, peers, and industry leaders. Every connection is a potential dot on the canvas—stay curious, engaged, and open to new opportunities. Platforms like TiE provide excellent avenues to connect with like-minded individuals. Remaining competitive and innovative requires consistent learning and staying updated. Subscribing to newsletters like GrowthX, TechCrunch, YourStory Media, and Forbes provides curated insights. For deeper insights into entrepreneurship, Kushal recommended The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Kushal offers a unique perspective on work-life balance, advocating for work-life integration instead—blending work and life in a sustainable way.  Entrepreneurship can be overwhelming, but burnout can be mitigated by adopting strategies that prioritize integration over separation. Workations and intentional breaks help maintain energy and focus, while tools and habits like those in Dan Martell’s book, Buy Back Your Time frameworks allow for reclaiming time and optimizing productivity. Great leadership stems from a blend of competence, compassion, and care. Balancing decision-making with active teamwork, a leader empowers others by taking initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment. True leadership is grounded in understanding the needs and motivations of the team. Kushal’s insights were a masterclass in balancing ambition with empathy, strategy with heart. Which of these lessons resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments! A special thank you to Professor D. Bernard Webster for trusting me with the opportunity to work under his guidance at CES. His mentorship has been vital in shaping impactful programs for the community. I would also like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my amazing team who keep working relentlessly each day to making our shared vision a reality and for inspiring others to join us on this entrepreneurial journey. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! CA Shavi Diwan Ashanti H. Juhi Andani, MBA Prabhat Yaradi Dhvaani Gemlawala

🌆 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨.  𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. Hello everyone, Two weeks ago, I came to New York City on a business visit, aiming to understand the pulse of the world’s most dynamic and wealthiest metropolis. I was supposed to head back to Bangalore today, but here I am, in awe of the energy, the endless opportunities, and the electric pulse of business on every corner. So, I’ve made a big decision: to extend my stay by two months and run operations digitally from right here in NYC. At Sapientury I am working on launching something impressive for Thanksgiving. But settling into a new city, especially one as fast-paced as this Big Apple, takes more than ambition—it takes connections. I’ve been lucky enough to make a few fantastic friends already, but I’d love to speed things up and expand my circle. This is where you well-wishers come in: if you’re in NYC, or you know someone who is—whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, founder, client,—I’d love to connect. Either DM me or tag them in comments. I am on my grind, so I am available to meet from 7 am to 11 pm. Let’s grab a coffee/beer/salad bowl (my treat!) and discuss about thriving in the city that never sleeps. (Posting on LinkedIn after 2 months, so hello to all my connections & followers)

At our second session of the Lunch & Learn Series at CES, we had the privilege of hosting Kushal Murthy, Founder & CEO of Sapientury, a trailblazer bridging the gap between academia and industry through innovative career education solutions. Kushal shared his entrepreneurial journey and valuable lessons on balancing ambition with empathy and strategy with heart. Here are some key takeaways from the session: Entrepreneurship starts with an audacious dream, but it thrives on achievable steps. Kushal emphasized the importance of balancing risk appetite with market realities, building a founding team that complements your vision and brings diverse strengths, and preparing for uncertainties with multiple plans for multiple scenarios. The power of networking - “your network is your net worth”. The session highlighted the importance of meaningful relationships with mentors, peers, and industry leaders. Every connection is a potential dot on the canvas—stay curious, engaged, and open to new opportunities. Platforms like TiE provide excellent avenues to connect with like-minded individuals. Remaining competitive and innovative requires consistent learning and staying updated. Subscribing to newsletters like GrowthX, TechCrunch, YourStory Media, and Forbes provides curated insights. For deeper insights into entrepreneurship, Kushal recommended The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Kushal offers a unique perspective on work-life balance, advocating for work-life integration instead—blending work and life in a sustainable way.  Entrepreneurship can be overwhelming, but burnout can be mitigated by adopting strategies that prioritize integration over separation. Workations and intentional breaks help maintain energy and focus, while tools and habits like those in Dan Martell’s book, Buy Back Your Time frameworks allow for reclaiming time and optimizing productivity. Great leadership stems from a blend of competence, compassion, and care. Balancing decision-making with active teamwork, a leader empowers others by taking initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment. True leadership is grounded in understanding the needs and motivations of the team. Kushal’s insights were a masterclass in balancing ambition with empathy, strategy with heart. Which of these lessons resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments! A special thank you to Professor D. Bernard Webster for trusting me with the opportunity to work under his guidance at CES. His mentorship has been vital in shaping impactful programs for the community. I would also like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my amazing team who keep working relentlessly each day to making our shared vision a reality and for inspiring others to join us on this entrepreneurial journey. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! CA Shavi Diwan Ashanti H. Juhi Andani, MBA Prabhat Yaradi Dhvaani Gemlawala

Hey linkedin family, A Year of Persistence and Growth .For the past year, I struggled to make significant progress on this project, which left me feeling quite dissatisfied at times. It taught me the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of obstacles. I’m excited to announce that I have finally completed my major project at Sapientury as a Digital Marketing Intern—designing the website for the Smart sonic Electric Toothbrush in Figma UI design! 🎉 However, this journey wasn’t without its challenges. Completing this project has not only boosted my confidence but also reminded me that every setback is an opportunity for growth. I’m grateful to my mentors Komala Chenna, Kushal Murthy, Bhaskar M G, Nikhil Bhutra, Likith Dinesh Kumar and the incredible team Aryan Eshwar,Siddanth D Bohra,Saikeerthana Vytla,Chiranth Prakash,Varsha S,Shifali Santhosh and others at Sapientury for their support along the way. Here’s to new beginnings and lessons learned! 🙌 Visit my website : https://lnkd.in/g8v52jy5 #DigitalMarketing #UIDesign #Figma #Internship #SmartSonic #Resilience #CareerGrowth

Unpopular opinion: Confidence is so overrated in startups! Let's admit it. Most of our startups early days pitches are similar to how Bhavish Aggarwal's pitch over here. 90% of us have high enthusiasm and confidence in delivering our investment/client pitches. But is the growth going over the roof and above? Within 12 years, what enabled Bhavish build OLA CAB into a unicorn and also diversify into Ola Electric, Ola Foods, Krutrim and many more? It's COMPETENCE to execute A winning #pitch mostly has a confident #Founder A winning #startup mostly has a competent Founder Let's prioritize competence first and confidence will definitely follow!

There’s a reason why I think working at a startup is the best decision someone can make, Especially at the start of their career. It can: + Cut down your learning curve by years, + Help you build a strong work ethic, and + Allow you to wear multiple hats & figure out where your interest truly lies. Thoughts ?

🌟 Thrilling Start at School of Business, RV University! 🌟 The #BBA & #BCom Batch of #2024 launched their journey yesterday with an inspiring orientation. Highlights included a warm welcome address by Prof. Subhashree Natarajan and greetings from Prof. A.V. Arunkumar Ph.D. The inaugural speech by Ms. Deepa Dorairajan from J.P. Morgan set a motivating tone, followed by an insightful keynote address by Mr. Kushal Murthy, Founder and CEO Sapientury. The program was further enriched by the BBA Program Directors, Prof. Shikha Karamchandani, Ph.D. & Prof. Dr.Logasakthi Kandasamy and B.Com. Program Directors Prof. Dr. Shivaprasad S P & Prof. Dr. Jyoti Vidhani. The Program Directors clarified the program structure and credits required, ensuring clear understanding of the semester system. Prof. Veena Andini guided students on leading a #meaningful #CampusLife and the students also actively engaged with their seniors. The day wrapped up with a session on #DigitalMinimalization, much needed for both seasoned professionals and youngsters! Prof. NayanaTara Acharya's stellar emceeing truly brought the event to life! Our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. CA PADMINI V & Prof. Vrinda V Nair for their diligent efforts in organizing this memorable program. And a big shoutout to Prof. Priyanka Suresh, Ph.D. and Prof. Rajani Balaji for capturing the wonderful moments that you see below🙂 RV University