Where the world of work
meets the world of school

Odyssey is a career design school to help young people find and pursue their passions and ambitions. At Odyssey, students work with coaches and industry experts to explore future-ready careers, acquire interdisciplinary skills, and take the first step towards building their college portfolio.
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Career exploration programs

Our career exploration programs combine academic-rigour, industry mentors, and real-world case studies & projects to provide students with deep insight into a career domain

World of Business
& Entrepreneurship

With mentors from Epigamia, Harappa
Education, and ISB

Innovation

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Batches starting - June 03, June 24, July 15

30 hrs

Age 13-16

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World of Engineering

With mentors from Ather, NASA, and NVIDIA

Clean Tech

Materials

Smart Machines

Batches starting - June 10, July 01, July 22

30 hrs

Age 13-16

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World of Software and AI

With mentors from Microsoft, Sony Research, and Vmware

System Design

Product Management

AI

Batches starting - June 10, July 01, July 22

30 hrs

Age 13-16

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World of Healthcare

With mentors from NHS, American Academy of Paediatrics, Kearney

Clinical Research

Biotechnology

Health Systems

Batches starting - June 17, July 08, July 22

30 hrs

Age 13-16

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World of Design

With mentors from Uber, IDEO, and Stanford D.School

Design Thinking

User Research

User Experience

Batches starting - June 03, June 24, July 15

30 hrs

Age 13-16

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Our mentors

We have partnered with subject matter experts from around the world to make sure that learning at Odyssey is deeply rooted in real-world relevance

Pramath Raj Sinha
Founding Dean, ISB & founder, Ashoka University
Pramath is a polymath at large - he was a partner at McKinsey, then was the founding Dean at ISB, then the founder of Ashoka University and in his most recent avatar the founder of Harappa Education. He is also a published author and is considered one of the leading management thinkers in India. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to embrace failure to build a growth mindset.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramathsinha/
Laura McBain
MD, Hasso Plattner Institute, Stanford D School
Laura is the Managing Director of the K12 Lab at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford (d.school). She brings 25+ years of experience in transforming K12 schools. Her expertise includes project-based learning and design thinking. She pursued her M. Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. At Odyssey, she will focus on helping students learn how to use 'how might we' statements to reframe problems.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcbain-056b026/
Parameswaran Venkataraman
Ex-Director, IDEO
Param has spent 26 years in design and innovation leadership roles across companies like IDEO, Fractal.ai, Dr. Reddy’s, Kantar and Tata Digital. He is the co-founder of '3 Big Things', a behavioral design studio. He led the Experience Innovation Lab at Tata Digital and set-up a design thinking & innovation center at Dr. Reddy’s. Some of the work led by Param at IDEO is now a featured case study in IDEO U’s course on Designing for Change. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to use empathy maps to understand user behaviors.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/parameswaranv/
Dr. Ed Rogers
Ex-Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA, Goddard Center
Dr. Rogers served as the Chief Knowledge Officer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center from 2003 to 2020. He has been a visiting faculty at Indian School of Business - ISB since 2009, where he teaches the topic of managing complexity. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from Cornell University. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to manage complexity to build a more effective team.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwrogers/
Ajey Gore
Operating Partner, Technology, Peak XV, formerly Sequoia India
Ajey has spent over 25 years in technology and start-ups. He helps start-ups with technology in his role as Operating Partner at Peak XV, formerly known as Sequoia India. He was the Group CTO of Gojek, an Uber-like platform in SEA. He played a critical role in Gojek’s meteoric rise from 300 to 120 million orders per month. In his previous stints, he was CTO of Hoppr and the Head of Technology at ThoughtWorks India. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to think in systems to design effective software applications.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajeygore/
Avnish Bajaj
Founder & Managing Partner, Matrix Partners India
Avnish is the Founder and Managing Partner of Matrix Partners India, a VC firm which has invested in start-ups like Ola, Razorpay, Ofbusiness. Before becoming an investor, Avnish founded Bazee.com which was later acquired by eBay. He is one of the most notable Harvard Business School alumni. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to use investments to compound money.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnish-bajaj/
Dr. Rohini Srivathsa
CTO, Microsoft India & South Asia
Dr. Rohini is the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft India & South Asia. In her previous roles, she has been a VP for analytics at Fidelity Investment, a CTO at Jana Small Finance Bank, Partner at IBM global services and a consultant at BCG. A Wharton School alumnus, she has completed her PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. At Odyssey, she will focus on helping students learn how to think about bias and ethics while creating solutions with data.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohinisrivaths
Shreyasi Singh
Founder & CEO, Harappa Education
Shreyasi has spent 2 decades in the field of journalism and education entrepreneurship. She is the founder and CEO of Harappa Education. She was also the editor of the Indian edition of Inc. magazine and a regular contributor to HT Mint. As a founding member, she was instrumental in setting up the Vedica Scholars Programme to equip women in India with the potential to realize their aspirations and build careers of distinction. At Odyssey, she will focus on helping students learn how to reflect on their experiences to craft a compelling personal story.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasi-singh-99b8073a/
Sarthak Ahuja
CA, Virtual CFO, ISB Gold Medalist
Sarthak is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Partner at Sandeep Ahuja & Co. He served as Virtual CFO for multiple start-ups and is a Gold Medalist from Indian School of Business. He is a notable speaker online on topics of finance and education and has more than 800k followers across platforms. He is also an accomplished author, with his books featured on Amazon’s bestseller lists. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to leverage the psychology of money to make informed financial decisions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/casarthakahuja/
Amit Shivpuja
Director of Data Governance & Strategy, Walmart
Amit has spent 2 decades in the field of Business Intelligence, Data and Analytics. In his current role at Walmart, his work provides a bridge between the Data and Business teams operating at scale. In his previous avatar, he led the BI & analytics function at Bill.com. He pursued his MBA from UC Irvine in product management. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to visualize data to tell better stories.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitshivpuja/
Nikhil Narayan
Ex-Principal Research Scientist, Sony Research India
Nikhil Narayan is the Data Science Lead at Mensa Brands. He was the Data Science Lead at MFine, Principal Research Scientist at Sony Research and Lead Engineer at Samsung. He is a PhD holder from NTU, Singapore with his scholarly contributions published in prestigious international journals. He has filed 5 patents, one of which has been granted. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to think in algorithms to break down complex data problems.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-narayan-ph-d-29b22aa/
Rahul Goyal
Ex-VP Engineering, VMware
Rahul’s career spans across tech giants like Intuit, VMware, and Oracle. He is the SVP & Global Head of Engineering at Globalization Partners, following a notable stint as VP of Engineering in End User Computing at VMware. Rahul is not just a seasoned engineering leader but also an author and a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to use modularity to come up with creative coding solutions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-goyal-a2b234/
Nikhil Poonawala
CTO, Toddle
Nikhil is the co-founder and CTO of Toddle, a teaching and learning platform for progressive schools. He had a passion for technology from a young age, teaching himself programming in grade 5. He graduated from Dhirubhai Ambani Institute where he joined a startup in his freshman year and swiftly climbed the ranks to lead the engineering team. He later co-founded Dekorate, a venture offering interior design as a service, where he served as CTO. At Odyssey, he will focus on helping students learn how to use logic to analyse programming problems.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilp08/
Priya Sathiyam
Design Director - CPG, Fractal.ai
Priya is currently heading the Design Practice for CPG Industry working closely with organizations like P&G, Nestle and PepsiCo to embed the Decision Backward way of solving problems. She spent 15+ years at SAP growing from a UX designer to a Design Evangelist for all SAP products. She is an alumnus of BITS Pilani. She is truly a designer at heart, engineer at hand and educator in head. At Odyssey, she will focus on helping students learn how to use wireframes to build better prototypes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasathiyam/
Dr Manu Chaudhary
Consultant, Infectious Diseases and Pediatrics, Rainbows Children’s Hospital
Dr. Manu Chaudhary is an American Board Certified Pediatrician and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. After completing her MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, she pursued her residency and fellowship from the USA. Her externships were at Harvard Medical College & Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She is a recipient of Early Career Award by Thrasher Research Fund and STS by Indian Council of Medical Research.

At Odyssey, she will leverage her rich educational background and clinical experience to mentor students on the critical thinking and innovative problem-solving necessary to excel in medical sciences.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-manu-chaudhary-65340213
Aravind Prasad
Head - Charing Infrastructure Business, Aether
Aravind is the driving force behind Ather Energy's Charging Infrastructure Business, fostering critical advancements in India's EV landscape. With an MBA from the Indian School of Business and an Electrical Engineering background from Purdue University, he blends technical prowess with strategic leadership.

At Odyssey, Aravind will share his journey in scaling EV charging solutions, highlighting his passion for sustainable technology and innovation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindbalagiprasad/
Professor Ranjit Akolekar
Clinical Lead for Fetal Medicine, Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Ranjit Akolekar, esteemed Clinical Lead for Fetal Medicine at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, is a leading authority in the field, paralleling his academic role with impactful research at King’s College Hospital. His wealth of knowledge, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications, positions him as a mentor in navigating the demanding yet rewarding avenues of clinical research and medicine.

At Odyssey, he will illuminate the path for students aiming to excel in these vital healthcare sectors.

https://www.crpclininc.co.uk
Sandeep Karmarkar
Design Leader, Uber
Sandeep Karmarkar is currently leading product design at Uber and has previously directed design teams at Google and Nutanix. With a proven track record in creating user-centric design solutions, he has built practices that bridge interaction, visual design, and data visualization.

At Odyssey, Sandeep will bring his extensive experience to help students understand the fundamentals of impactful design in the technology sector.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/smkarmarkar/
Sanath Kumar P B
Partner - SEA Healthcare Lead, Kearney
Sanath Kumar P B is a Partner at Kearney with a deep expertise in the healthcare sector, leading the practice across Southeast Asia. His journey through various strategic roles, backed by an Engineering Management Master's from Dartmouth College, has culminated in a wealth of experience in transforming healthcare through technology.

At Odyssey, he will share insights on how technology is revolutionizing healthcare, preparing students to navigate and contribute to this dynamic field.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanathkumar/
Siddharth Menon
Ex-Chief Marketing Officer, Epigamia
As the former Chief Marketing Officer at Drums Food International, Sid Menon has been at the forefront of transforming consumer experiences in the dynamic FMCG sector. His tenure at Colgate-Palmolive as the Head of North Sales and Customer Development was marked by strategic leadership that drove significant growth. A Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management alumnus, Sid's expertise in brand storytelling and market share expansion is set to inspire attendees at Odyssey with innovative insights on consumer engagement in the modern marketplace.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddarthmenon/
Sid Dhodhi
 Sr. Manager, GPU Hardware, Nvidia
Sid Dhodhi is a Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering at NVIDIA, where he leads the charge in GPU memory subsystem verification. With over a decade at NVIDIA and prior impactful roles at Sun Microsystems and IBM, Sid’s expertise lies in steering complex engineering projects to success. A Stanford LEAD and USC alumnus, he has a rich history in both hands-on technology development and strategic leadership.

At Odyssey, Sid will unpack the essentials of GPU hardware verification, offering a window into the rigorous world of high-performance computing.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sid-dhodhi-6a6186b/

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