ThriveTogether 

Implementing GAI Solutions, Collaborate with businesses across various industries to assess their operational challenges, pinpoint areas ripe for GAI intervention, and craft customised solutions aimed at enhancing profitability and efficiency.

Deliver specialized training sessions designed for individuals and businesses of all sizes, showcasing the transformative potential of ChatGPT for personal and professional growth. Additionally, coach small business owners to harness the power of ChatGPT to achieve 10X productivity, providing them with practical strategies and guidance to drive their ventures to new heights.

Conduct comprehensive training sessions for Students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly integrate AI tools and strategies into their Learning , catering to diverse settings.

Furthermore, encourage learning and experimentation with Generative AI in various fields, including text, images, video, audio, and numerical data. Explore innovative applications of Generative AI across diverse domains to unlock new possibilities and drive innovation in every aspect of business and education.

Co-Founder

Degree2Destiny

Advisor

In my role as an Ikigai-driven Life Coach and Technology-Enhanced Productivity Specialist, I've had the privilege of working with numerous individuals, assisting them in exploring their motivations, aspirations, and uncovering their Ikigai. By aligning their professional pursuits with personal values and passions, I've guided them towards achieving a fulfilling blend of satisfaction, accomplishment, and a harmonious work-life balance.

With a deep passion for guiding individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential, I harness innovative technologies to reshape communication and workflow strategies, ultimately enhancing productivity and efficiency. My approach extends beyond merely boosting output; it's about aligning work with purpose and meaning, drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of 'ikigai.'

My strategic methodology seamlessly integrates my extensive experience with technology and an in-depth understanding of Ikigai. I firmly believe that this synergy can be a transformative force, unlocking untapped potential. Collaborating with my clients, we collectively shape a future that transcends mere productivity, aiming for a life that's both efficient and deeply meaningful.

My dedication to the educational field has been a lifelong passion, and I've conducted multiple teaching and learning sessions over the years. I leverage technology extensively in my teaching endeavors, ensuring that students benefit from innovative approaches that foster their personal growth.

For those in search of a partner to craft a more productive and purpose-filled future, I offer my knowledge, passion, and unwavering commitment to transformation. Together, let's forge a path to success, one client at a time, by harnessing the power of technology and timeless wisdom, inspired by the philosophy of Ikigai.

Ikigai Coach and Productivity Expert 

myELSA : The Complete Ecosystem for Tutors 

MyELSA stands as an all-inclusive English learning platform dedicated to serving students across CBSE, ICSC, ICS, and WB educational boards. Our platform offers a rich array of resources, including assessments, exams, mock tests, a vast question bank, captivating videos, and real-time online sessions, to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. We've been honored to have acclaimed English author Ruskin Bond as our brand ambassador, whose involvement greatly elevated our brand recognition and inspired a generation of students to explore their love for the English language. With a steadfast commitment to educational excellence and nurturing global communicators, MyELSA continually strives to equip students with proficient English skills, fostering their personal and academic growth.

Business Mentor

JRL Education Services Pvt Ltd

At JRL Education, our ambition reached beyond being a traditional investment entity. We created an ecosystem of success for our partner ventures in the burgeoning EdTech sector, delivering not only financial backing, but also spearheading powerful digital marketing solutions and strategic planning services.

Our strategy was dual-focused. We prioritized enhancing online brand visibility and boosting customer engagement, both critical in the digital-first world of education. Utilizing data-driven insights and comprehensive marketing strategies, we amplified business growth and accelerated their journey towards market prominence.

Through this unique combination of investment and operational support, JRL Education has emerged as a transformative catalyst in the EdTech sphere, igniting innovation and propelling industry-wide growth. Our philosophy always has been to not merely invest, but to nurture and grow with our partners, an approach that has paved the way for our mutual success

Head of Operations

YMS Mobitech

At YMS Mobitech, we sculpted the future of mobile insurance, fostering a groundbreaking paradigm shift that redefined the industry norms. Our team, composed of dynamic IIT graduates, architectured a comprehensive suite of mobile insurance solutions that harnessed cutting-edge technology, bringing a refreshing wave of innovation to the Indian market.

Our emphasis on tech-enabled solutions spearheaded an industry revolution, catapulting YMS Mobitech to the forefront as a trailblazer. With our revolutionary approach, we transformed not just the landscape of mobile protection in India, but also shaped the expectations of consumers.

At YMS Mobitech, we didn't just offer mobile insurance solutions; we established a new industry standard, setting the pace for future innovations. Our journey was not merely about providing unmatched services but about crafting an era of transformative change in mobile insurance.

Director

AM Mobile Telecom Private Limited

Leading AM Mobile for 19 years, I steered the company to become a distinguished smartphone retailer in India, notably achieving the largest Nokia retailer status nationwide. Our journey was marked not only by our commitment to offering top-quality products but also by our dedication to superior customer service, which earned us multiple prestigious Customer Service Awards.

Under my directorship, AM Mobile was a beacon of technological advancement. We adopted the latest technologies to optimize operations, enhance customer interactions, and stay ahead of industry trends. This tech-forward approach enabled us to sustain a strong retail presence across West Bengal, testifying our continued success and adaptability to meet dynamic customer needs.

One of my proudest achievements was building and nurturing a highly committed team. We believed in the potential of our people, providing them with opportunities to grow and excel within the organization. It is heartening to reflect on how individuals who started their journey at the grassroots level rose to occupy leadership roles, truly embodying the spirit of in-house growth and development.
My leadership at AM Mobile was defined by a relentless pursuit of service excellence, technological innovation, and team growth. I take immense pride in our industry recognition, the trust we established with our customers, and the transformative role we played in the mobile retail industry.

Boosting retailer profitability through strategic AI integration | Championing Educators in AI-driven pedagogy | Unleashing ChatGPT's potential for personal development

Leading India's AI Business Transformation Journey
Co-founder of T2ai Consultancy
Recently honoured with the 'Rising Star in Generative AI' award by the Times of India.

Our Expertise:
We Train, Consult, and Build AI Solutions Tailored to Businesses Across Domains
Specialised AI Training Programs empowering professionals and students
Strategic AI Consulting for Accelerated Business Growth
Custom-Built AI Solutions for Enterprises & SMEs

Notable Clients:

Industry Leaders: ITC, SKF, SIS, and more
Numerous Growth-Focused SMEs & Innovative Startups
Proven Track Record of Operational Excellence and Impactful Results

My Journey:
From scaling AM Mobile into India's largest Nokia retail chain to pioneering AI-driven business transformation, my entrepreneurial experience uniquely positions me to understand business needs deeply. This experience, coupled with advanced expertise in Generative AI, enables practical, impactful, and scalable AI solutions across diverse industries.

Impact Beyond Business:

Conducted extensive Generative AI workshops across India
Trained thousands of professionals and students
Built an innovative ecosystem, enhancing our consulting capabilities
Committed to remaining at the forefront of AI advancements

Our Focus:

Boosting revenue growth with AI-powered sales strategies

Revolutionizing marketing with precise, data-driven insights

Delivering scalable and sustainable AI-driven business solutions

Achieving measurable ROI through strategic technology adoption

In an era where AI adoption defines competitive advantage, let’s unlock your organization's full potential through strategic AI implementation.

Ready to transform your business with AI?
Let’s connect.

Ajay Laddha

Something Unexpected Just Happened.

After 4 days and 16 hours together, the AI Mastery Workshop ended.
As we wrapped up, one participant said:

"We can't stop here. We need to keep meeting."
Others jumped in:
"Yes! Share our wins and struggles."
"Learn from each other's experiments."
"Let's meet every week."

I smiled, thinking it was post-workshop energy.
A sentiment that would fade by Monday.

Monday Morning Proved Me Wrong.
The WhatsApp group EXPLODED.
Not with thank yous or goodbyes.
With AI experiments:

"I created my website!"
"Stuck on this prompt, help?"
"Built a insta reel, trending now."

Then someone posted:
"We said we'd meet. When?"


The Drama Began.
A poll was created:

📊 When should we meet?
→ Morning or evening?
→ Weekday or weekend?
→ Which day works for everyone?

The debate:

"Mornings! Fresh mind, clear focus."
"Evenings! After work is better."
"Weekends! No business interruptions."
"Weekdays! Keep the momentum."
Messages flying at 11 PM.
Business owners debating like it's a board meeting.
For a VOLUNTARY learning session.



The Decision:
Every Thursday, 8:30 AM
Over 50% have already confirmed.
And here's what made me realise this is real:

I'm joining too.
Not as the instructor.
As a participant.
Because what they're building?
I want to learn from it too.



Why This Matters:
Most workshops end with:
→ Certificates collected
→ "Great session!" messages
→ Silence by day 3

This group?
They're arguing about meeting schedules.
Creating polls.
Committing to 8:30 AM wake-ups.
For peer learning.

That's not post-workshop politeness.
That's genuine hunger.


What We'll Do Thursday:
No slides. No lectures. Just:
→ Show what you built this week
→ Share what broke (and why)
→ Get unstuck together
→ Discover new tools
→ Plan next week's experiments

Real implementations.
Real problems.
Real solutions.

Peer-to-peer learning at its best.



My Realisation:

I designed a 4-day workshop.
They're creating a continuous learning community.
I taught them AI tools.
They're teaching each other mastery.

And honestly?
I'm more excited for Thursday than I was for Day 1.
Because this time, I'm learning too.



To Everyone Who Voted in That Poll:
You didn't just pick a meeting time.
You committed to growth.
To showing up.
To being vulnerable with failures.
To celebrating wins together.
To refusing to stop learning.
That's rare.

And watching business owners in their 40s-50s debate meeting times at 11 PM on WhatsApp?
That's not a workshop outcome.
That's a movement.


P.S. For those Who still undecided  Join us. This is where the real magic happens.

Boosting Business Profits with GenAI Implementation | AI Coach for Enterprises & College Students | Building India's AI Future

Something Just Changed Everything.

Google just did what every AI image tool failed at.

They fixed THE problem.

Text in AI images. Finally readable.

Nano Banana Pro.

And it conquered what almost every AI Model messed up:

Clean. Accurate. Usable text.

The Test:

I generated the same thank you card.

Added specs.

Different fonts.

Different backgrounds.

Every single time?

Perfect text. Zero edits needed.

Why This Matters:

Before today:
→ Generate image
→ Text looks like alien language
→ Open editing app
→ Fix manually
→ Finally use

Now:
→ Generate
→ Done

What are the possibilities  : 

Business cards? Instant.

Workshop materials? Direct.

Event cards? Ready.

Social posts? No back-and-forth.

Thank you notes? One prompt away.

The Reality Check:

This was THE most demanded feature.

And Nano Banana Pro delivered.

I'm updating our entire teaching deck.

Because this isn't just an upgrade.

It's a workflow revolution.

How to Use:

Go to Gemini.

Choose Nano Banana Pro.

Select thinking mode.

Generate.

Watch text appear. Correctly.

My Take:

We spent months teaching workarounds.

"Generate, then edit text separately."

That just became obsolete.

This is 10X more useful.

Not because it's fancy.

Because it removes friction.

And friction is what stops adoption.

P.S. Check the images. Same card, different styles. Text quality? Production-ready. No edits. That's the revolution. Use It today and let me know how it goes for you .

"Seeing is Believing" Died Yesterday. 
When We Showed 50+ Business Owners & Ladies Entrepreneurs the Power of AI in 30 Seconds, Room Went Silent.

Hindustan Club, Kolkata. 5:30 PM on 20th Nov. 50+ entrepreneurs packed in the room.
I started with: "You're using a Million Dollar Bot like a ₹50 Chappu."

Then I showed them:
Image → Professinal  Video in 30 seconds (their jaws dropped) 
15-year-old writing "Chutneys of the World" book with AI
72-year-old grandmother creating Human + Batman stories for grandkids

The Questions That Came:

"What should our kids prepare for?"
"Can it REALLY make videos that fast?"
"How do we learn more?"
"Why didn't anyone tell us this before?"

The 1995 Nokia Moment:
I told them my story. 1995, Kolkata, door-to-door, heavy brick phone.
"₹45,000? Pagal ho gaye? Landline hai - ghar mein hai, office mein hai!"
10 years later? Same uncle can't sleep without phone.
Today = Same story. Different technology. Moving FASTER.

What We Showcased in 45 Minutes:
TEST 1: Save 8-10 hours weekly (100% virtual recruitment process)
TEST 2: Double your profit - Engage your customers (Image to video, live demo)
TEST 3: Transform personal life (real stories, real results)
The Dark Side They Needed to Hear:

Your face can be anyone's face in 30 seconds
Your voice can be cloned for blackmail
"Seeing is believing" is officially dead
Elon Musk says: "AI is more dangerous than nukes"

The NEW Business Reality:
4 people can build ₹100 crore companies today.
Not 40. Just 4.
Machine + Humanoid + Human = Your new workforce.

The Spontaneous Decision:
Ladies Wing members started discussing among themselves.
By the end? They decided RIGHT THERE - long-term AI course needed.
Didn't wait. Didn't think. Just DECIDED.
That's when I knew - this isn't curiosity anymore. This is URGENCY.

3 Actions I Gave Them:
If you have to use one Gen AI Platform - Use Gemini
3 days/week × 1 hour = Experiment (Tinkering)
Use beyond business - health, kids, diet, relationships

Massive Gratitude To:
🙏 Hindustan Club & Ladies Wing for hosting this critical conversation
🙏 Dr. Vijay Kejriwal for co-presenting and medical AI insights
🙏 President Sanjay Goenka | Hony. Secretary Kamal Ghelani
🙏 Ladies Wing Chairperson Nilima Goenka | Co-Chairperson Savita Agarwal
For bringing together Kolkata's business community and trusting us with this important mission.

To Everyone Who Attended:
You asked: "Nobody told us this before."
That's exactly WHY we do this work.
Now you know. Now ACT.

Your 20-30 years of domain expertise + AI = DEADLY combination.
Don't let your competitor figure this out before you do.

P.S. This is your 1995 mobile moment. Again.
Those who learned early - succeeded.
Those who waited - struggled.

Which side will you be on?

The Image below was made by a participant .

In 1995, when I was selling mobile phones the size of bricks door-to-door, people laughed.
"40,000 rupees for a phone? Are you crazy?"
Today, nobody can sleep without one.
The same picture is repeating - with Gen AI.

If you think "I used ChatGPT, so I know AI" - then you're riding a Mercedes like a bicycle.
Tomorrow I'm running a session with Dr Vijay Kejriwal specially focused for business owners at Hindustan Club where I'll show:

Why this is golden time for small businesses
How to save 8-10 hours every week
How AI can increase your profit exponentially
How to use AI to bring happiness to personal life

Simple language. No technical jargon. Short and sweet.
Interested? If you're in Kolkata and wish to join, ping me for registration.
This is free and have limited seats . First Come First served basis .

This is the 1995 mobile moment for small businesses. 
Don't miss it.
#AIAwareness #SmallBusiness #GenerativeAI

Every parent with a teenage kid should watch "Papa Yaar." 
It could be your Ikigai moment as a parent.

Last week, I spent 2 hours laughing until my jaw hurt at Zakir Khan's show. 
But I left with something unexpected—insights that mirror exactly what I see in my ikigai sessions with young kids and families.

I teach Ikigai, 
and this show could bring a completely different perspective—for parents on how to deal with kids, and for kids on why parents do what they do.

What struck me wasn't just the humor. 
It was how accurately he captured the parent-child dynamics I witness firsthand in my work.

The pressure parents unknowingly put on kids. 
The unspoken expectations. 
The emotional distance masked as discipline. 
The sacrifices used as leverage. 

Every joke landed because it was painfully true.
In my ikigai sessions, I see both sides of this struggle:

Parents who mean well but communicate poorly. 
Fathers who show love through criticism. 
Mothers who overcompensate.

Kids who feel misunderstood, 
pressured, but rarely see the fear, insecurity, and deep love behind their parents' actions.

Zakir Khan brilliantly showed both perspectives. 
Parents will see themselves and cringe. 
Kids will finally understand why their parents behave the way they do—the childhood conditioning, the societal pressure, the helplessness of wanting the best but not knowing how.

Some observations on his storytelling craft:

Universal yet personal - His Indore childhood stories somehow became every Indian family's story.
Emotional range - From laughter to tears to reflection, all within the same narrative arc.
Cultural authenticity - His Hinglish and observations felt genuine, not manufactured.
Timing and pauses - Pure craft honed over years.

If Papa Yaar is coming to your city, watch it live. 
Parents—take your teenage kids. 
Kids—take your parents. 

You'll laugh together, but more importantly, 
you might finally understand each other.

Thanks Zakir Khan for an evening that was equal parts entertainment and education.

#Ikigai #PapaYaar #ZakirKhan #Parenting #Storytelling

One of the best AI tool is completely free to use.
And 90% still don't know it exists.

NotebookLM is Google's AI tool that turns your messy documents into organised insights. 
Upload anything—PDFs, reports, notes, websites—and it instantly becomes your personal research assistant.
Ask questions. 
Get summaries. 
Connect ideas across multiple sources.

But here's where it gets insane:
NotebookLM now creates cusotmised AI-generated videos from your documents.
Not just text summaries. Actual videos with customisable:
→ Visual styles (explainer, walkthrough, presentation)
→ Tone (professional, casual, warm)
→ Focus areas (specific sections or full overview)

Let me share a hack nobody's talking about:

Link ALL your business assets first:
→ Your website pages
→ Marketing materials
→ Product docs
→ Client testimonials
→ Case studies

Then use this simple prompt:
"Make a warm, conversational video explaining our services and setting expectations for new clients."

Result? 

The best way to impress your clients in your first interaction.
No camera. 
No editing. 
No mic.

Use AI to grow faster. Not harder.

Are you still creating content the hard way?

See the Attached Video Generated from NotebookLm in Hindi

Are designers about to become obsolete? 
The internet is going absolutely berserk over Nano Banana Pro

I don't say this lightly—but if you haven't tried Nano Banana yet, you're absolutely missing what could be the biggest shift in visual content creation since Photoshop.

Spent my weekend experimenting with it. 
And honestly? 
I'm overwhelmed.

Go to X right now. 
Hundreds of people are going berserk. 
Designers, marketers, content creators—everyone is losing their minds over what this tool can do.

The power is astonishing. 
The use cases are endless. 
The implications? Potentially industry-changing.

Here's what Nano Banana does that's making everyone question everything:

Character consistency across images - Create an AI influencer, brand mascot, or visual character and maintain perfect facial details across dozens of edits. This alone changes content creation.

One-shot editing - No more 15 iterations to get it right. Describe what you want in plain language, and it delivers. First try.

Multi-image context - Upload multiple images, blend them, edit them together. The AI understands spatial relationships and context like never before.

Text that actually works - Remember when AI couldn't spell? 
Those days are over. 
Nano Banana renders legible, accurate text inside images.

Speed - 5-10 seconds. Not minutes. Seconds.

I'm adding one fun use case here just to show you what's possible Personal Selfie Doodle . But there are so many business applications—marketing campaigns, product mockups, social media content, training materials, presentations.

We'll be sharing practical business use cases over the next couple of weeks. But for now, if you want the exact prompt I used for this, Comment with Nano Banana and I'll share it.

(Prompt inspired by an X user, Discovered & Modified by our team)

The real question: If anyone can now create studio-quality visuals in seconds with just text prompts, what happens to the design profession?

I don't have the answer yet. 
But I know this conversation is happening whether we're ready or not.

#NanoBanana #AITools #DesignIndustry #GenerativeAI #ContentCreation

- Backed by Northeastern University’s startup founder co-op from Boston, USA, D2D has impacted over 3500+ students across India in just 6 months of full-time operations.
- Created pathways for students to connect academic achievements with real-world careers, enhancing their professional readiness in a competitive global market.
- Spearheaded the development of the CAN (Communication, AI, Networking) model to enhance generative AI skills, communication abilities, and networking strategies.
- Focused on bridging the gap between traditional education and the workforce by providing tailored, actionable skills that align with industry demands.

Founder

Notion

- Hosting in-person and virtual events to introduce students and faculty to Notion's powerful tools.
- Creating and sharing Notion templates to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
- Collaborating with student organizations and departments to implement Notion for better organization and project management.
- Building an engaged Notion community through social media content, workshops, and peer-to-peer support.
- Providing feedback to Notion's product team and participating in brand campaigns to promote new features.

Campus Leader

Northeastern University

- Leading 10+ campus tours every semester for prospective students, providing insights into the student experience at Northeastern.

Husky Ambassador

GyanDhan

- Supported a community of 21,000+ students with expert guidance on study abroad opportunities, including application processes, scholarships, and visa requirements.
- Empowered aspiring international students by providing personalized advice and fostering a resourceful, supportive community.

Ambassador

WEvolve together

- Featured on Future Egalitarian Ethical Liberal Leaders Changemaker List 2022 and myKolkata The Telegraph for exceptional work.
- Mentored over 20+ students with low-income backgrounds in India with college applications for institutions in USA and UK.
- Conducted 3 workshops on Gender Equality engaging over 20+ individuals in collaboration with Goethe Institute for the ‘Gender Week’.
-Spreading awareness about gender-related issues through Instagram Marketing (@wevolve.together) 

The WEvolve Podcast, Host
-Discussing gender equity and roles in society
-Conducting interviews with changemakers who are influential and empowered individuals discussing gender in society and how that has impacted their lives.

Founder and Podcast Host

YOUTHTOPIA

- Part of a community of Youth Change-makers across the world.

Circle of Youth Member

D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

- Collaborated in designing CEM programming and conducting interdisciplinary research on emerging markets with Faculty Fellows.
- Enhanced student engagement through strategic outreach efforts, increasing CEM's visibility across
Northeastern University.
- Represented and led a diverse group of students from three colleges, aligning CEM initiatives with varied academic and career goals.

Center for Emerging Markets Student Associate

- Provide guidance to undergraduate business students navigating the co-op process.
- Review student resumes and conduct mock interviews to enhance employability.
- Facilitate small group workshops and lead networking events.
- Mentor students on preparing for and reflecting on professional co-op experiences.
- Serve as a co-op role model, fostering growth through one-on-one and group support.

Peer Mentor and TA

NU Entrepreneurs Club

- Directing a flagship program within the largest campus organization, consisting of over 2000 active members.
- Fostering a collaborative platform for Northeastern’s aspiring entrepreneurs to learn new skills and build their entrepreneurial toolkit.

Co-Director of Engage

MeriPocket

- Leading problem-solving initiatives to address challenges in promoting our advocacy and expanding our reach.
- Shaping brand identity to resonate with our target audience, and make a compelling case for the need for pockets in women's clothing.
- Leveraging digital marketing strategies to boost online presence, engage with audience, and drive our campaign forward.

Brand Strategist

Technoplat

#TechTuesdaysUK is the Knowledge Platform, launched by Technoplat (www.WeAreTechnoplat.tech), in January 2023.  It’s a member-driven community, that aims to bring together creators and innovators in the technology industry. My role as a Volunteer was the following.

•	Coordination with the guests, 
•	Scheduling the events on the first Tuesday of every month and 
•	Interviewing leaders from the tech sector.

Volunteer

Learning LinkedIn as a super skill | Sophomore at Northeastern University

I’m a 21-year-old entrepreneur building an AI-powered startup to fix what we are not taught.

As a student, I saw a recurring gap — students had potential, but lacked the tools, confidence, and systems to convert it into careers. So I launched Degree2Destiny to bridge the space between education and employment, blending AI with mentorship and real-world skills.

In just 8 months of full-time operations, we've impacted 3000+ students through our CAN model (Communication, AI, Networking). I’ve spoken at the Grace Hopper Celebration, mentored 30+ peers as a  teaching assistant and built workshop programs now run across India and the U.S.

My next milestone? Scale D2D to impact 1 million students, become revenue-positive by year one post-grad, and launch our digital platform to help every student build their career with AI, not just a degree.

If you care about the future of education, youth empowerment, or want to collaborate on bold ideas — I’d love to connect. Let’s reimagine what student success can look like.

Anjali Laddha

I hit 5,000 followers on LinkedIn as a student.
And no, I didn’t have fancy credentials, elite networks, or a perfect content plan.

Here’s exactly how you can grow too:

1️⃣ Comment like a creator.
Thoughtful comments on big creators' posts get you seen faster than posting alone.

2️⃣ DM to build relationships, not ask for favors.
“Loved your post, here’s what it taught me..” goes way further than
“Can you please mentor me?”

3️⃣ Find people your age.
Your first real network comes from the students building right beside you.

4️⃣ Maintain relationships.
Reply to comments. Celebrate wins. Check in. Most people only show up when they need something, don’t be that person.

5️⃣ Start creating way earlier than you think.
99% of students consume.
1% create.
Guess who grows?

Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM make it easier than ever.
You just need to start.

If a student like me could do it…
so can you!

P.S: thank you so much for all the love you have shown me, upwards from here 💌

Anjali Laddha 🌟

AI Trainer helping students + colleges turn degrees into careers 🚀 | Founder @Degree2Destiny | 4,000+ students & faculty trained | Author of CANnected 📘

i sent 50 "can i pick your brain?" messages on linkedin.
got 3 replies. all "i'm busy right now."

old approach:
"hi! i'd love to learn about your career journey."

new approach:
"saw your post on [topic] and it sparked a thought. i’ve been experimenting with [ai solution or insight] and here’s what i learned. sharing in case it’s useful."

no ask.
no pitch.
no pressure.
just value dropped in their inbox.

my response rate jumped from 6 percent to 47 percent.

because i stopped asking for time.
and started contributing something they could use.

the can model broke it down:
→ communication: lead with insight, not need
→ ai fluency: research before you reach out
→ networking: show what you’re building instead of asking for access
→ value: make your message helpful even if they never reply

3 of those conversations turned into mentorships.
1 became a client.

your network grows when you give people something worth responding to.
not another calendar invite.

master’s students ask me for career advice.
me. a 21-year-old still figuring things out.

and honestly? it feels weird.
i’m not an industry veteran. i don’t have decades of experience. half the time, i’m googling things right alongside them.

but they still reach out.
and i still show up.

because here’s the truth: they’re not asking because i have all the answers. they’re asking because mentorship is rare. the people who do have the answers are often too busy, too far removed, or too unreachable.

so i give what i can. honest advice. real talk about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what i’m still learning.

it’s not perfect. but it’s something.
and that “something” shouldn’t have to come from someone who’s barely ahead.

here’s my ask:
if you’ve been in the industry for a while, if you’ve learned lessons the hard way, if you have 30 minutes a month to spare, please consider mentoring.

there are brilliant minds out there just looking for someone who believes in them.
someone who’ll take the call.
someone who’ll share the real story, not just the highlight reel.

the gap is real. so is the opportunity to fill it.

if you can mentor, let me know. let’s connect people who need guidance with people who can give it!

I turned 22 this weekend...

and between family games, cousins talking till 12 am and my parents planning everything even though half of us were sick, something clicked.

growing up isn’t boring. it’s just finally knowing what matters.

so here are the lessons that have shaped me,
consider this the cheat sheet i wish i had

1. thinking you need to hustle alone.
building in isolation kills momentum faster than failure.

2. waiting for clarity before starting.
clarity comes after action, never before.

3. saying yes to every opportunity.
focus is oxygen. distraction is free.

4. building without systems.
energy can kickstart a company, but systems scale it.

5. ignoring your health because “startup mode.”
no founder. no business.

6. chasing virality instead of trust.
views don’t pay you. trust does.

7. treating every problem like a personal flaw.
most issues are operational, not emotional.

8. not asking for help early.
mentors can save you 6 months of suffering with one call.

9. thinking revenue will magically come later.
sell early. sell ugly. sell imperfect.

10. building things nobody asked for.
talk to your users. again. and again.

11. underestimating how long consistency takes.
90 days of discipline beats 1 day of motivation.

12. making the team guess what you want.
communicate clearly or chaos will communicate for you.

13. overworking because you’re scared to slow down.
rest is not the enemy of ambition.

14. expecting friends to understand your journey.
they won’t. and that’s okay.

15. thinking funding solves everything.
execution > capital.

16. confusing movement with progress.
busy is easy. meaningful is hard.

17. hiding the messy middle.
your story matters more than you think.

18. postponing joy till the “big win.”
celebrate the small ones. they’re what actually keep you alive.

19. trying to be the expert too soon.
curiosity is a better strategy than confidence.

20. forgetting to document the journey.
your future self will thank you.

21. not protecting your creative energy.
your ideas are your edge. guard them.

22. thinking you have endless time with family.
you don’t. and building in india reminded me how lucky i am to celebrate birthdays with the people who raised me.

Which one hit you the hardest? Drop the number below.
And if you’re building something right now, save this. You’ll need it 🩷

p.s. we also hit 5k on LinkedIn. thank you so much 🫶🏼
(post coming tomorrow)

“You’re throwing your life away.”

That’s what they said when I left Boston mid-college to come back to India.

“You LEFT Northeastern?”
“You’re throwing away opportunities.”
“Just finish your degree first na.”

I came back anyway.

Woh kehte hai na, kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna. 🤷🏻‍♀️

From my bedroom in Kolkata:
→ Built a funded edtech startup
→ Spoke at Grace Hopper at 21
→ Impacted 4,000+ students
→ Won a global impact award 

Now? I split my time every 6 months between Boston and Kolkata.

Study. Startup. Repeat. ✈️

The same people who said I was “ruining my future”?
Sliding into my DMs asking how their kids can “do what I do.” 💀

Funny how “throwing your life away” becomes “so inspiring beta.”

What’s something you did that everyone said you’d regret? Tell me below👇

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“You study International Business? But you work in AI!?"

I hear this so often I could put it on merch.

Here’s the real answer:
Your degree is a starting point. Your skills are the accelerator.

I didn’t study CS. I can’t code.
But I still built a career in AI because I focused on the things that actually move the needle:

1. Learn fast
 I treated AI tools like a language. Daily reps. Micro-experiments. Build → break → rebuild.

2. Solve real problems
Students didn’t need “AI theory.” They needed résumés rewritten, LinkedIn fixed, and interview prep in minutes. AI became the tool to deliver outcomes faster.

3. Communicate like a human
Most AI content is boring. I used my IB background to translate complex ideas into simple, relatable content. That’s why 4,000+ students trusted me.

4. Don’t wait for permission
If I waited for a “relevant” degree, I’d still be stuck in chapter one. I picked a lane, built proof, and let results speak.

Here’s the part people won’t say out loud:
They’re not shocked that I work in AI.
They’re shocked that I didn’t follow the script they followed.

If your degree doesn’t match your ambition, do this today:
→ Pick one problem you can solve with AI
→ Build a simple solution (demo > certificate)
→ Teach it to someone
→ Document it publicly
→ Iterate this for at least 2 months

Do this consistently and nobody will care what you studied.

They’ll only care what you can do.

Your degree is context. Your skills are currency.

What people think opportunity in India looks like:
→ English fluency
→ Metro city exposure
→ IIT/NIT pedigree
→ Perfect LinkedIn profile
→ Family connections

What 4,000 students taught me it actually is:
→ Curiosity that refuses to stay quiet
→ One laptop + patchy Wi-Fi + unstoppable hunger
→ A mentor who answers one hard question
→ The courage to send the first message
→ Knowing how to use AI better than your degree ever taught you

For a year, I have watched students from Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, Siliguri, Jaipur and dozens of “invisible” towns do what the system never expected from them.

They weren’t waiting for opportunity.
They were building it.
Inside hostels.
Inside shared rooms.
Inside cyber cafés.
Inside lives that were never designed for them to win.

And that’s when it hit me:

Talent in India isn’t top-tier.
It’s everywhere.
Opportunity isn’t democratic.
It’s uneven.

But when you give a student:
→ Communication skills
→ AI fluency
→ A chance to network beyond their pin codes

The entire map shifts.

4,000 students showed me one truth:
The future of India won’t be built by privilege.
It’ll be built by access.

And access can start anywhere, even in the smallest room, with the slowest internet, on the quietest street.

What part of “opportunity in India” have you misunderstood the most?

internships teach basics. evidence gets you hired.

here’s the part nobody admits:

internships teach communication, deadlines, teamwork. they're great for your first taste of real work.

but after the basics? another internship won’t make you stand out. and it definitely won’t guarantee a job.

once you know how to work with people, employers stop caring about “experience.”

they care about output.

can you build?
can you solve problems?
can you show skill without someone hand-holding you?

most students say:
“i can’t get interviews despite work experience.”
but their profile has nothing to click, nothing to use, nothing to trust.

the truth hurts:

if you already know how to communicate and show up, your next step isn’t another internship.

it’s evidence.

real projects. ai prototypes. mini apps. automations. case studies. live demos.

and then do what 99 percent never think of:

drop links to functioning apps on your linkedin.
let employers see what you can do, not what you claim on paper.

experience gets you started.
evidence gets you hired.

gen z would rather die than give a presentation
literally
73 percent of us fear public speaking more than death

but here’s the plot twist nobody talks about:
ai will do everything
except the one thing that actually matters
talking to humans

you can have chatgpt:
→ write your code
→ build your pitch deck
→ draft your emails

but it can’t:
→ read the room in a client meeting
→ navigate the awkward silence after you propose an idea
→ build trust with a colleague who’s about to quit

i watched a brilliant developer lose a promotion
not because his code was bad
but because he couldn’t explain why it mattered in a 5 minute standup

meanwhile, someone with half his skills but twice his communication got the role

the uncomfortable truth:
in 5 years, ai handles the work
you handle the conversation

and most of us are training for the wrong skill
we’re learning prompts
we should be learning presence

the future won’t belong to the best coders
it will belong to the best communicators who know how to use ai

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The tool I wish existed when I was explaining my accidental founder story 100 times over

everyone wants to be a founder until it’s 2 am and you’re still working.

that’s usually when the “passion” gets tested.

here’s the part we don’t talk about enough:
work-life balance looks very different when you’re building something from zero.

people love to say:
“oh, but you have flexible hours.”
“you’re your own boss.”

what they don’t see is that flexible often just means everything blends together.

in the early days, balance isn’t perfect. it’s messy. it shifts week to week.

some weeks you miss plans
some days your energy is low
some conversations get harder
some nights your mind just won’t switch off

and everyone around you will have opinions:
“you’re doing too much.”
“this doesn’t feel sustainable.”
“don’t forget to take care of yourself.”

they’re not wrong. and they usually mean well.
but they’re also not in your shoes.

the uncomfortable truth:
→ focus can look like obsession from the outside
→ building something meaningful often asks for more than a 9–5
→ the work isn’t glamorous most days
→ balance is something you actively build, not something you start with

i’m not glorifying burnout.
i’m just being honest about the early-stage trade-offs.

if you want the founder life people admire later,
you have to be willing to sit with some discomfort now.

lock in when it matters.
rest when you can.
adjust as you go.

still working late tonight?
you’re not alone.

You type well. You speak poorly. Fix that.

Students aren’t losing opportunities because they’re “not skilled.”
They’re losing them because they can’t communicate.

So let’s get actionable.

If you want to fix your communication, do these 7 things immediately:

1️⃣ Record yourself speaking for 60 seconds daily.
You’ll instantly spot your ums, pauses, fillers, and weak points.

2️⃣ Join one real conversation every day.
Not texting.
Not DMs.
A real conversation, with a classmate, senior, professor, anyone.

3️⃣ Explain one concept out loud like you’re teaching it.
If you can’t explain simply, you don’t really understand it.

4️⃣ Start replacing “I don’t know what to say” with questions.
Question = conversation starter.
Silence = opportunity killer.

5️⃣ Give your answers in a structure: Point → Reason → Example.
This works in every interview, GD, and networking call.

6️⃣ Practice talking without reading from your screen.
You won’t have notes in interviews.
Train for the real environment.

7️⃣ Join uncomfortable conversations.
Ask for feedback.
Talk to seniors.
Introduce yourself first.
Growth only happens in discomfort.

Because here’s the truth nobody tells you:

Communication is a skill.
Not a personality trait.
Not a talent.
A skill.

And if you don’t build it now, it will cost you:
→ Internships
→ Placements
→ Opportunities
→ Confidence

Fix it before it fixes your future for you.

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Building in India? This is the only Elon Musk x Nikhil Kamath insight you need:

1. Create value, not noise
Don’t chase money. Chase usefulness. If your product solves a real problem, revenue follows. Be a net contributor. Make sure your output is worth more than your input.

2. Outwork everyone
You want to build something difficult? Expect serious hours. Serious focus. Real chance of failure. No one glamorizes this part, but every founder feels it.

3. AI is the supersonic tsunami
This decade is the biggest tech shift of our lifetime.

• Work becomes optional in 10 to 20 years
• Biggest value creation sits in AI, robotics, space
• When content becomes infinite, live experiences go premium

If you’re building around AI today, you’re still early.

4. Study widely
Don’t memorise. Think across disciplines. Arts, science, psychology, logic. More mental models equals better decisions. Also, keep humor alive. Humorless societies don’t innovate.

5. Bet on fundamentals
Ignore the noise. Back products you actually like. Back teams that are hungry, talented, obsessed with creating value.

The analogy that stuck:
Being a young founder today feels like building a house while the climate keeps shifting.

Your foundation: value creation
Your survival: work ethic
Your advantage: using AI before the rest of the world wakes up

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