Smriti Bhaya

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SMRITI BHAYA

Dynamic professional with 4+ years of expertise spanning architecture, city planning, and social entrepreneurship. Co-founder of two social ventures, leveraging experience to foster impactful founder networks. Skilled in organizing large-scale events, managing diverse stakeholder relationships, and optimizing community engagement. Deeply connected to global startup ecosystems through MIT affiliations. Passionate about driving collective prosperity through innovative solutions and nurturing early-stage startups to create high-impact change. I\'m all about making things happen – whether it\'s rallying a community, designing experiences that bring people together, or rolling up my sleeves to support founders in turning their big ideas into reality. Because at the end of the day, I believe that with the right spirit, heart, and a dash of grit, we can build something truly extraordinary. As a Master\'s in City Planning Candidate at MIT, I focus on data-driven resiliency planning and risk mitigation that is adaptable and equitable. With a background in architecture, I have worked on a range of architectural, urban design, and policy projects in India, China, and the Netherlands. I am passionate about social entrepreneurship and innovation in the built environment, and I am an MIT Legatum Fellow, a program that empowers entrepreneurs to create social and economic progress. I was a Venture Innovation Fellow at Harvard Innovation Labs, where I supported the venture development of Purifyx, a social enterprise that provides clean water solutions in rural communities of India with low-tech, low-cost passive technologies. Purifyx was also part of MITdesignX 2023, a venture accelerator program that addresses critical challenges facing the future of cities and the human environment.