Avanti Nagral

About Avanti Nagral

Hi, I’m Avanti, an artist, creator, entrepreneur, and just someone who deeply believes that everyone has an inherent potential to be creative, with the right opportunity.Over the past 10 years, I have consistently built at the intersection of culture, community, and creativity. Online, as the “internet older sister,” I’ve created spaces for conversations to feel honest, human, and a little less intimidating, especially around things we don’t always talk about easily, like identity, relationships, health, and growing up in today’s world. Together with a digital community of 1.5M+ people, we explore how art, dialogue, and shared experiences can create real impact.As a performer, I’ve spoken and performed on 100+ stages across the world - from music venues and festivals to conferences, classrooms, and institutions. My original music reflects the same themes I care about in real life: connection, self-expression, and the stories we carry. Along the way, I’ve built projects like #50Songs50Weeks50Languages and also…almost got arrested once while putting up a play (there’s a story there).I’m fascinated by the idea that every creative is also an entrepreneur. In today’s world, you’re often both the product and the CEO - which I find very powerful (and messy).I’ve built:• Golden Milk Media, a production company focused on meaningful storytelling• The Hot Buns Studio, a creative studio space in Mumbai for artists, founders, and teams• Carnival of Culture, a global movement celebrating art, language, food, and identity.And right now, I’m building something new at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology, more on that soon.If you’re curious about:• the creator economy• creative entrepreneurship• culture, gender, and identity• or simply finding your own version of successYou’re in the right place.Stick around. I’m building a lot. And I’d love for you to be part of the journey!

Experience

1. Content Creator

   YouTube

   Jan 2020 — Present

   800M+ views and 1.5M+ followers across digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram with a focus on blending education and entertainment across topics like learning, health, gender, culture, empowerment, academia and more!PartnershipsWe’ve collaborated with creators, brands and organizations across geographies and categories! Some notable partnerships include the Gates Foundation, Google Arts & Culture, Aspen Institute, brands like Netflix, Skillshare and Duolingo, and features in publications like Elle, The Rolling Stone, VICE, BBC Asia. We’ve also partnered with leading ed-tech and health-tech brands, particularly focused on higher education opportunities and women’s health on campaigns to increase their accessibility.Speaking Engagements/AmbassadorshipsSpoken and performed at the United Nations, Oxford, Stanford, IIT, US Embassy and more, bridging the gap between the creative, digital and business worlds. Represented South Asia at Women Deliver (gender equity conference) in Rwanda and at IFP (world’s largest reproductive and sexual health conference) in Thailand. Serves as a champion for The Hunger Project UK, and on the advisory council of The Cycle, two nonprofits focused on girls’ education, menstrual rights and mobility around the world.

Education

• Berklee College of Music

  Harvard-Berklee Dual Degree, Vocal Performance and Music Business

  2017 — 2020

• Harvard University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology and Global Health/Health Policy

  2016 — 2020