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Director @Know Your Careers(KYC) | Strategic Consulting | Partnerships

About

Sarthak Gupta is the Chief Operating Officer(Director) at Know Your Careers (KYC), an AI-driven innovation infrastructure and mentorship platform, from classrooms to career, under IZET Ventures Pvt. Ltd., recognized by SIIC IIT Kanpur, Startup India, the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, StartInUP, INIF and UPID-IIF. He ideated KYC in his first year of college and successfully launched it in his second year, now building success stories pan-India by transforming how students access mentorship and innovation opportunities. Supported by his college incubation centre, INurture Incubation Foundation with a grant of 2 Lakh INR by MEITY and the Technical Support of 5000$ and strengthened through extensive on-ground exposure, he has travelled across 15+ states of India, engaging with premier institutions including IITs, NITs, IIMs, and other top academic ecosystems, gaining deep insights into the country’s innovation landscape. At KYC, he is architecting one of India’s most futuristic school-to-startup pipelines, leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time experience-sharing from achievers across IITs, IIMs, BITS, FMS, AIIMS, NYU, and other global institutions to bridge the gap between aspiration and access. Backed by MeitY, Build Up Bharat, and the Entrepreneurship Development Council of India, and recognized by AWS, NVIDIA, AICTE, Wadhwani Foundation, and CII, his work is closely aligned with NEP 2020 and India’s long-term STEM and innovation vision. With an execution-first mindset, Sarthak’s journey is defined by speed, scale, and exposure, completing 8 internships across 8 semesters during his college years while actively collaborating with founders from MIT, Stanford, IITs, and NYU Stern, along with Shark Tank-featured startups, government bodies, and policy-driven innovation projects. Prior to KYC, he co-founded Gyan Ganga Plus, an edtech initiative focused on empowering State Board students. Alongside his entrepreneurial journey, he serves as Treasurer at ABES EC, contributing to budgeting, financial planning, and strategic partnerships, while also building expertise in DevOps to enable scalable and efficient brand operations. Sarthak Gupta operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution, consistently transforming vision into scalable systems and building platforms that do not just educate, but enable the next generation of innovators to build, launch, and lead. Recently, Sarthak was invited for a podcast at Ministry of Education Innovation Cell: https://youtu.be/QctLVVroVYo?si=T70-4NZ-CghYJwiF

Location

Noida

Work experience

Chief Operating Officer (Director) at Know Your Careers, Jul 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos, Noida, India’s 1st AI-Driven 1:1 Seniors experience sharing and mentoring platform. Leading ops, strategy, fundraising and AI innovation at KYC – transforming student decision-making by connecting aspirants with real-time, verified college mentors via structured video calls. Built and scaled: – AI mentor matching engine (hyper-personalized pairings) – Smart Meeting AI (live transcription, NLP summaries, abuse monitoring) – Trust Score System (psychometric + video-based mentor validation) – AI-driven college recommendation engine (based on 24+ custom parameters) On a mission to end biased counseling & empower millions with authentic, data-backed choices.

Founder-in-Residence, AIIDE CoE at Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk), Feb 2026 - Present · 4 mos, IIT Kanpur, Noida Outreach, Among top AI-driven startups for the AIIDE Centre of Excellence, backed by SIIC IIT Kanpur, FICCI & Government of Uttar Pradesh. Building at the intersection of AI and Innovation with access to IIT Kanpur's mentorship network, R&D infrastructure, and investor ecosystem.

Venture Director at UPID Noida Innovation and Incubation Foundation, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Noida, Know Your Colleges is proudly associated at the UPID Noida Innovation & Incubation Foundation, an initiative supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. With dedicated office space provided at the Noida facility, the company is receiving strategic support in business development, financial growth, and operational scaling. Our incubation journey is actively driven under the leadership of the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), ensuring focused execution and sustained progress.

Advisory Board Member at Remark, Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 · 6 mos, New York, United States, NYU Stern Brand | Remark – EV Cab+ Mobility Meets Productivity Part of the head founding team at Remark, a disruptive EV cab+ startup led by an inspiring NYU Stern founder on a mission to turn every ride into a workspace-on-wheels experience. Partnering closely with the founder to drive: – Fundraising & investor strategy – Operations & zero-to-one systems – User persona research & product-market fit Blending electric mobility, modern work culture, and bold design we’re not just moving people, we’re moving ideas.

Strategic Co-founder at Radian Marketing, Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos, As Co-Founder of Radian Marketing, I focus on building growth-driven strategies and ensuring our clients experience measurable, lasting success. My role spans across business development, operations, and client engagement—anchoring both the agency’s profitability and its reputation for excellence. At Radian Marketing, I lead: Strategy & Growth – Driving branch expansions, local market penetration, and profitability. Business Leadership – Leading SME/startup pitches, outbound prospecting, and closing long-term retainer deals. Operations Excellence – Overseeing 50% of client projects to ensure delivery, impact, and innovation. Client Partnerships – Building strong relationships through updates, feedback loops, and growth-focused check-ins. Marketing Execution – Leading Radian’s digital presence on LinkedIn, website, and networking channels. People & Culture – Screening, shortlisting, and hiring first-round talent to shape a high-performing team.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

10+2, CISCE Board, WH Smith Memorial School Varanasi

Public links

github: https://github.com/decodesarthak