Madhava Sharma

About Madhava Sharma

I am deeply passionate about fostering financial literacy, articulating investment ideas, and advocating these principles to contribute to Bharat\'s growth story. In addition to managing funds for my family and friends, this responsibility affords me substantial exposure and yields returns surpassing those of traditional asset classes.I’m passionate about exploring productive literature and sharing my views on topics that inspire curiosity and growth. Networking with industry experts and engaging in insightful conversations has been an invaluable part of my journey.My interests span corporate narratives across industries like finance, agriculture, and technology, alongside a keen fascination with Vedic sciences and philosophies, which I believe hold solutions to modern challenges. I also hold a distinction in Grade 3 Guitar from Trinity College of London and find joy in music, travel, and expanding perspectives through new experiences.I have been fortunate to receive mentorship from distinguished professionals in the investment industry, providing me with comprehensive exposure to key areas such as sector analysis,asset management, forensic accounting, behavioral finance, and qualitative evaluation of businesses and management teams.I am currently pursuing a BBA (Hons.) in Financial Markets at Jindal Global Business School and preparing for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I examination. Additionally, I am enhancing my skill set by learning data science on UpGrad, with the aim of applying these tools to future career endeavors. My goal is to leverage data-driven insights to improve work efficiency and elevate the quality of analysis in professional settings.

Experience

1. Intern

   Ideate Lab

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Core member of JGU’s IDEATE Lab (Entrepreneurship & Family Business Centre), operating at the intersection of startups, capital, and institutional partnerships.• Drove strategic outreach and ecosystem engagement, onboarding marquee institutions such as NASSCOM and senior stakeholders from the family office and private capital space.• Executed high-impact entrepreneurship programs and closed-door sessions, hosting founders, investors, and operators to enable practical, execution-led learning.• Acted as a primary interface between the university, entrepreneurs, and external institutions, ensuring alignment of incentives, content relevance, and delivery quality.• Built platforms for early-stage founders, designing programming that translated theory into action—covering capital readiness, scaling, governance, and founder decision-making.• Contributed to institution-building on campus, strengthening JGU’s positioning as a serious participant in India’s entrepreneurial and family business ecosystem.

Education

• Gitanjali Group of Schools

  MEC

• O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA (Honors) - Financial Markets