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Pooja Mishra
Founder Gurukul Group of Institutions, Co-Founder IVYDreams, IIM Calcutta
Pooja Mishra is a notable entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of IVYDreams, an admissions consulting service that helps students secure placements in prestigious universities globally. Her career began as an engineer at Infosys Technologies Ltd, where she worked in the United States for nearly six years before pursuing further education at IIM Calcutta. After graduating, she chose to focus on social impact by founding the Gurukul Group of Institutions, which has positively influenced the lives of over 5,000 underprivileged children in India.1
In addition to her role at IVYDreams, Pooja is recognized for her leadership and commitment to education. She was selected as one of seven individuals from India for the Indian School Leadership Institute, which collaborates with KIPP Schools in the USA to train school leaders. Her accolades include the Youth Icon Award, the NEN TATA First Dot Award, and she is a fellow of both Acumen India and the Cherie Blair Foundation.1
Pooja's work has garnered media attention, being featured in various outlets such as Femina, Hindustan Times, and Zee News, highlighting her contributions to education and social entrepreneurship.1
