Ryan Manchanda

Entrepreneur, Startup, Student

I build communities, conversations, problems solving mindset. I am an entrepreneur, programmer, and people builder. Not intentionally, but rather organically, I tend to build connections. Through a series of events, because I am inherently attracted to moments of connection, when the dynamic of a room full of individuals changes as a result of a discussion that may never have happened otherwise. I’ve had the experience of competing and failing and trying again. From surviving under intense academic pressure to building from scratch, I learned that resilience is not an innate quality, but rather a habit built on perseverance and rejection of the easy option. I learned that authenticity is a competitive edge when I recognized that the most powerful spaces are not necessarily the most refined ones — but the most transparent ones. I do not conform to traditional routes because the most intriguing challenges do not abide by these routes. I lead because I know that the appropriate ecosystem can elevate an idea beyond the walls of the room in which it was conceived.

My passion lies in building ideas into reality and creating meaningful impact through the work I do, taking initiative, leading events, bringing new opportunities to campus, or working on technology-based solutions - transforming concepts into real projects. The process of identifying a problem, planning a solution, and executing it with a team is an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience for me. I am very interested in honing my capabilities, in learning, and in continuously improving myself. Exploring areas like technology, entrepreneurship, and communication, because they allow me to create, innovate, and grow at the same time is a major motivation for my work, in my belief that developing practical skills and using them to solve real-world problems is one of the most fulfilling things in life. Beyond achievements, I value meaningful connections with people and the ability to contribute positively to the communities I am part of. For me, passion lies in building things that matter, learning every day, and leaving every space I am part of better than I found it.

Community building, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, public communication, Public Relations, Social Media, sponsorship, Team Work