Inspiring IIFT Alumni Reunion: Powerful Stories, Connections

Inspiring IIFT Alumni Reunion: Powerful Stories, Connections

The reason I make it a point to attend every Grand Alumni Reunion at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is simple — it gives me the chance to reconnect with some of the most extraordinary people I know.

People with golden hearts, world-class talent, and the humility to match. Every meet reminds me how lucky I am to have batchmates who continue to inspire me across continents and careers.

Once again, this year did not disappoint.

⭐ Karun Bharati — The Global Professional With a Traveller’s Soul
Sustaining Operations Program Manager, Pixel at Google Vietnam

Karun is one of those rare people who effortlessly blends sharp professional acumen with a joyful, curious approach to life.

At Google, he plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence for the Pixel ecosystem — a responsibility that demands precision, leadership, and clarity of thought.

But once he shuts his laptop, he transforms into the most loveable bumbling whisky explorer, globe-trotter, and foodie you’ll ever meet.

His travel stories are legendary — honest, humorous, and filled with the kind of small, beautiful details that make you feel you’re right there with him. His whisky reviews? Let’s just say most of us rely on them more than we rely on expert sommeliers.

⭐ Nandan Sharma — The Relentless Builder & Serial Startup CXO
SVP at Astrotalk and our Batch Topper

Nandan has always been that guy — razor sharp, disciplined, and consistently pushing the envelope.

EVs, agritech, spiritual tech, consumer tech — you name the sector, and Nandan has probably built a category-defining function in it. His ability to scale operations, design systems, and inspire teams is second to none.

At Astrotalk, he brings the same energy — building, transforming, elevating.
His work ethic is legendary. His focus is unwavering. And his pursuit of excellence is something I deeply admire.

⭐ Anshul Mittal — The Calm Strategist With a Zen-Level Problem-Solving Superpower

Anshul is hard to describe because he is truly label-less — and he prefers it that way. I had the privilege of working with him, and I’ve rarely seen someone break down complex problems with so much clarity and ease.

His zen-like aura during the toughest times is a rare superpower few people have.He doesn’t chase limelight, but his impact speaks louder than any title ever could.

IIFT Alumni Reunion didn’t just give me an education — it gave me family.
From cheering for me during my very first B-school competition…
to unanimously choosing me to lead the E-Cell…
to celebrating every step of my entrepreneurial journey at Hyphen SCS —
they’ve been my silent strength.

In the startup world, people talk a lot about moats.
But the truth is — the blessings, support, and belief of your friends is one of the strongest moat of all.

I promise to honour that faith and make my batch, my friends, and my alma mater proud.

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