YourCareerBuddy - Bridge Between Ambition and Access

The Bridge Between Ambition and Access

Millions of students in India want to move ahead—but lack clear, affordable guidance after Class 10 and 12. YourCareerBuddy brings careers, colleges, scholarships, and earn-while-you-learn options together in one simple, student-friendly platform.

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The Problem

If a student doesn't know what to do after Class 10 or 12—is it their failure, or ours?

📊 The Gap

Out of every 100 students who enter Class 10, only ~28 reach higher education (AISHE 2021–22). Most students don't drop out due to lack of talent.

❌ Root Cause

They drop out because they are forced to make life-defining decisions without counselors, reliable information on government colleges, scholarships, or realistic earning pathways. This silent gap is what YourCareerBuddy is designed to solve.

72%

Students lack access to career guidance resources

Our Solution

Built for everyone else—not just the top 10%

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Discover

Understand yourself and explore what's possible

  • Gamified Interest Quiz: A simple, persona-based assessment that helps students identify strengths and interests without complex forms or language barriers.
  • Career Pathways Library: A structured view of all post-school options including degree-based careers, vocational pathways, apprenticeships, and entry-level work.
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Decide

Choose options that fit real financial and academic constraints

  • Affordability-First College Discovery: Colleges ranked by cost, accessibility, and relevance—not prestige or ad spend.
  • Scholarship Finder: Integrated access to NSP and Buddy4Study, helping students identify scholarships they are actually eligible for.

Apply

Act at the right time, without missing deadlines

  • Exam & Scholarship Alerts: Timely reminders for entrance exams, admissions, and scholarship deadlines.
  • Learn & Earn Opportunities: Access to short courses, internships, and skill-linked earning options that help students continue learning.

Designed for Real Constraints

How we're different from the rest

Feature The Market Standard The YourCareerBuddy Way
Language English-first platforms Vernacular & audio-friendly design
College Focus Lead generation for private colleges Affordability, scholarships, and livelihoods
Accessibility App-store dependent Field-first delivery via schools & NGO partners
Guidance Approach One-size-fits-all advice Context-aware, practical pathways
Student Type Top 10% English-speaking students Everyone—especially the underserved

Meet Our Team

Deep experience. Lean execution. Mission-first leadership.

🎯 Core Leadership

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Founder & Product Lead

Sheetal Kalra

Founder & Product Lead

Driving the vision to democratize career guidance across India with deep product expertise and mission-focused leadership.

🚀 Senior Leadership Group (Pro Bono)

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Product & Technology

Rajesh Naik

Principal Lead, Product & Technology

Leading technical strategy and product innovation to ensure scalability and reliability of the platform.

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Content & Backend

Amita Keni

Principal Lead, Content & Backend

Ensuring content accuracy and backend excellence to deliver reliable career pathways to every student.

⭐ Advisors

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Tech & Scalability

Sarika Atri

Senior Advisor, Technology & Scalability

Guiding our technical infrastructure to handle rapid growth while maintaining performance and reliability.

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Product & Strategy

Ruchi Tandon

Senior Advisor, Product & Strategy

Shaping our strategic direction to ensure we remain focused on student outcomes and market fit.

⚙️ Engineering Team

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Full Stack Engineer

Nayan Raj

Full Stack Engineering Associate

Building robust, scalable solutions that power the YourCareerBuddy platform with modern best practices.

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Full Stack Engineer

Amit Kumar Yadav

Full Stack Engineering Associate

Developing features that make career guidance accessible and intuitive for every student in India.

Join the Bridge

We are currently piloting in Karnataka and expanding to North India.

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For NGOs & Schools

Integrate YourCareerBuddy into your digital literacy or life-skills programs—and give students a tool to plan their own future.

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For Funders & CSR Partners

Help us scale a lean, high-impact model that delivers meaningful career guidance at ₹90 per student. Make a direct impact on student futures.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Help us bridge the gap between ambition and access. Every student deserves a fair shot at their future.

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