Meet The Team Behind Kind Circle

Popularly known as the 'Scholarship man of India', Ashutosh founded Buddy4Study in the year 2011. Having closely experienced funding problems for his own education, he dedicated his life on this mission to help students facing financial difficulties. His passion and vision of impacting the lives of millions of students form the basis of all innovative products coming out from the organization’s armoury. Ashutosh is working towards expanding the universe of scholarships and encompassing corporations, foundations, institutes and individuals in its fold to offer one-stop funding solutions.

An alumnus of MERI, Kolkata and IMT-Ghaziabad, Ashutosh is also a prolific writer and has authored India's first scholarship book for students. He regularly contributes to leading publications such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Prabhat Khabar, etc.

Technology is not helpful if it doesn't learn to dream your dream. The DNA of Buddy4Study, its scholarship search engine, has learnt this coveted attribute courtesy Raj. He is a man of coding and programming languages and makes complex systems simplify the process of scholarship match-making. A Software Engineer by profession, Raj has built Buddy4Study's portal from scratch and is constantly endeavouring to achieve technological milestones in this journey of Buddy4Study. His belief is that online platforms must keep evolving their user journey in line with the advancements in technology and changing user preferences. He spends most of his holidays travelling to hills and mountains!

He is passionate about new/digital media and strongly believes that customised data/content supported by technology is the only effective way to create two-way engagement with young audiences today. You can find him flipping through the political and international news and updates on the start-up world in his free time.

A thorough communication professional with a strong background in online and print journalism and marketing communication, Ashish has more than a decade of work experience in varied roles with multiple online education platforms and India’s premier news agency PTI. At Buddy4Study, he leads a young team of creative writers, researchers, digital enthusiasts and designers to keep the buddies of Buddy4Study engaged 24*7 with scholarship opportunities and career counselling.

Mr. Manish Singh leads the Finance and Administration functions at Buddy4Study, with core responsibilities spanning finance management, income tax, FCRA compliance, and administrative oversight. He independently handles finance-related matters with partners, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements through partner visits, effective communication, and consistent follow-ups.

With over 13 years of experience in finance and accounts, Manish brings 9+ years of specialized expertise in managing the financial operations of international NGOs, combining technical proficiency with a strong commitment to compliance and transparency.

Mr. Sharad Semwal is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience across diverse industries including Manpower Consulting, Telecom, Agri-tech, Advertising, and Media. With a solid foundation in Recruitment Consultancy, Talent Acquisition, and Strategic HR interventions, he has excelled in leadership roles such as Delivery Head, Practice Head, HR Lead, and AVP HR. Over his 20+ years career, he has spearheaded HR operations, established start-up recruitment firms, and managed international and domestic talent acquisition. His expertise spans HR policy formulation, PMS systems implementation, and succession planning. Having worked in both professional and owner-driven companies, including a significant stint at IFFCO Group, he brings a wealth of experience to every role he undertakes.

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