Shreyanshi Rathi

About Shreyanshi Rathi

Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.\" — J.K. RowlingI\'m Shreyanshi — a dreamer, a doer, and someone who has always believed that life is meant to be lived fully, both inside the classroom and far beyond it.Growing up, I was the kid who signed up for everything — debate teams, dance competitions, sports science fairs — all while trying to maintain good grades. I believed in balance, in curiosity, in saying yes to every opportunity that excited me.That same spirit led me to launch my first startup — fully self-funded, with no safety net and nothing but passion as fuel. And for a while, it worked. The business grew steadily, and I felt unstoppable. But then the pandemic hit. My health declined sharply, and as I struggled physically, the venture slipped through my fingers.It failed.And for a while, so did I.It broke my confidence, made me question my path, and forced me into silence — the kind where you lose touch with the version of yourself that once felt fearless. But as painful as it was, it also became a turning point.\"Sometimes we have to lose ourselves to find who we\'re meant to become.\"I began college later than most of my peers, but with a depth of experience many hadn’t yet faced. At MSC MSIT, I slowly started rediscovering myself. I took on leadership roles — first as Head, then as President — and found a renewed sense of purpose in guiding others. I created spaces where ideas could flourish, where people could grow, and where voices that often go unheard were finally amplified.One of my proudest initiatives was founding the Placement Committee — not just for final-year students, but for everyone. I built a cross-year, collaborative team structure that emphasized ownership, creativity, and equal opportunity.All this while continuing to manage my startup — still self-funded, still growing, still teaching me lessons no classroom ever could.Now, I\'m on a different kind of journey — not to chase success, but to reconnect with the impulsive, carefree, bold version of myself I once knew. The one who dared to dream without overthinking. The one who believed she could create something out of nothing — and did.\"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.\" — Michelle ObamaI\'m still writing mine.If you’re someone who’s also rebuilding, reinventing, or just figuring it out — let’s connect. Because the truth is, we’re all a work in progress. And sometimes, that’s the most beautiful part.

Experience

1. Lead Advisor

   Microsoft Student Chapter- MSIT

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Bachelor of Technology, Data science and AI

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science and engineering

• Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science and engineering