About us
Project Finnovate is a student-founded initiative dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities in fintech, entrepreneurship, and startup innovation. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, and that young innovators deserve opportunities to share them.
Project Finnovate members together at a recent event.
Our mission
To empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by making fintech innovation, startup competitions, and meaningful industry connections more accessible to ambitious students.
Our vision
To build a thriving community where student innovators feel confident transforming ideas into opportunities, developing entrepreneurial skills, and exploring the future of financial technology.
Our story
Project Finnovate was founded on a simple belief: students should have opportunities to experience entrepreneurship beyond the classroom. By creating competitive pitch events and bringing together motivated participants and experienced professionals, Project Finnovate provides a platform where innovation, creativity, and ambition can thrive.
Leadership
Driven by a shared passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating opportunities for the next generation of founders.
Co-Founder & Project Manager
Neeraj Sivashankar helps shape Project Finnovate’s direction and competition structure. He focuses on developing event plans and coordinating the team’s priorities, turning ideas into competitions students can participate in.
Co-Founder & Project Manager
Aneesh Pudipeddi focuses on bringing Project Finnovate’s competitions from planning to execution. He coordinates logistics, timelines, and event preparation, keeping the team organized throughout the process.
Co-Founder & Program Director
Dhruv Mishra oversees program planning and competition delivery for Project Finnovate. He coordinates the work behind its pitch events, with a focus on creating well-run competitions and a worthwhile experience for participating founders.
Director of Outreach
Amogh Gotaparthy manages Project Finnovate’s outreach to students, schools, and potential partners. He promotes its competitions and builds connections that bring more aspiring founders into the community.