Sankalp Sharma
Founder @The Abstract Room
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WORK HISTORY
Founder @The Abstract Room
IN
Founded a purpose-driven, zero-investment venture that has evolved into a global community of 3,300+ people across 15+ countries, professions and age groups.2. Organized 400+ online and 40+ offline events across India - while innovating new IPs like Abstract Pop Trends, Workshops, Filmmaker Conversations, Quizzes, Pause Retreats, and Open Mics.3. Built a dynamic social media presence of across Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp Community, with total views exceeding 25 million.4. Trained 60+ individuals in event moderation, interviewing, social media management, and video editing; currently leading a 14-member team overseeing multiple community functions.5. Hosted 80+ in-depth conversations with renowned artists including Rajat Kapoor, Anand Gandhi, and Shane Boris.6. Secured media coverage in prominent outlets including The New Indian Express, Midday, Rajasthan Patrika, and What’s Hot Mumbai.7. Partnered with 35+ independent films, including National Award-winning titles (Borderlands, Unreserved), collaborated with festivals (IFP, Yellowstone International) and cultural institutions such as the Embassies of Spain and Finland.8. Sharpened expertise in business management, event curation, community engagement, social media, content creation, public speaking, interviewing, art criticism, design, and video editing.9. Curated themed film screenings to raise funds and awareness for causes including suicide prevention, animal welfare, physical disabilities, and rehabilitation efforts in Manipur.
EDUCATION
Delhi Public School Surat
10 CGPA
Delhi Public School Surat
High School
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelor's in Management Studies
Ashoka University
Young India Fellowship
ABOUT SANKALP SHARMA
Hi! Let’s try this a little differently. My earliest dream? To play cricket for India. I got as far as the state level before letting go. Biggest learning: Don’t throw your wicket away. Persevere. Studied management in Mumbai. Biggest learning: Don’t emulate just to fit in. Dare to be unapologetically original. Also, Mumbai is quite awesome. Founded The Abstract Room and found my next big passion at the intersection of art, conversations, and entrepreneurship. Biggest learnings: Stopped stammering, got comfortable in my own skin. Learned everything from WordPress, Figma and Filmora to event planning, content strategy, community management and moderating events. I’m sure I’m forgetting 20 other things. Also, got viral, made impact but failed a lot as well. The lovely people at Bound India trusted me as their Assistant Creative Producer of their podcasting segment Biggest learnings: Break tasks down to granular details. Attention to detail will become your superpower. Also, learnt the extensive process of producing podcasts. Failed screenwriting gig with an acclaimed filmmaker Biggest learnings: Realized I love writing stories - but I haven’t seen enough life to be able to see the world through someone else’s eyes. Satiated by urge to learn every subject under the sun by getting selected for the prestigious Young India Fellowship Biggest learnings: It’s completely fine to not be deeply curious about every academic subject. Listen actively, think deeply, articulate clearly, and respond curiously. If something needs to be done, it needs to get done. Was fortunate to start working as a brand consultant at Ashoka University, and heading their podcasts and YouTube Biggest learnings: How big organizations work and what truly encompasses branding, communications and public relations. My current quest- Understanding how to create impact through entrepreneurship- the art and science of branding- and how to make sense of a life that offers so much.(Also: making my first documentary on my lost lineage, getting in the best shape of my life, and acing design, camera work, editing, and every other tempting skill I yearn to master.)
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