Pankaj Maheshwari

About Pankaj Maheshwari

You see things and say ‘Why? But, I dream things that never were, and I say ‘Why not?’ - GEORGE BERNARD SHAWThe only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion - ALBERT CAMUSTo live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all- OSCAR WILDE I am a polymath, technophile, contrarian, serial autodidact, and highly spiritual. The pursuit of knowledge is my happiness, and finding order in chaos is my specialty. I enjoy the company of people who enjoy infinity and are open to infinite possibilities. I am - • Entrepreneur - founder of Applicantz, a tech company with a presence in the United States, Canada, Singapore, India, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and other geographies• Founder of a Nonprofit boarding school from grades 6 through 12 in Gwalior, MP, India, where 170 gifted tribal kids get free education, lodging, and boarding• Sponsor of education in remote tribal villages of India for over a decade, supporting the elementary education of 1500 children in 50 villages • Running a non-profit telemedicine center for 30 tribal villages in India.• Travel buff – traveled to over 30 countries I believe in creating idle time that is necessary for a clear mind and the pursuit of knowledge. Therefore, I manage work extremely effectively, including skipping useless urgent items in favor of the important.

Experience

1. Founder

   Applicantz

   Oct 2001 — Present

   Empowering businesses of all sizes with access to bright talent for project solutions, staffing, and freelance expertise. We are a global powerhouse with a robust presence across key regions worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, India, and the Philippines, among many others.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Strategic usage of IT

  2003 — 2003

• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and communications

  1988 — 1992