Our Mentor Philosophy
Good coaching tells you “what.” Great mentoring shows you “why-and how.”
Our mentors bring context, direct feedback, and school-specific practice- always ethical, always human.
How We Select Mentors
We invite mentors who :
Every mentor signs our Code of Ethics and is reviewed on feedback quality, not “happy talk.”
Meet Our Mentors
Below are a few of our mentors. Each card shows focus areas, schools they know well, languages, and availability. You’ll usually work with one owner-mentor and tap others for school-specific mocks.
Akshat Jain
Founder & Lead Mentor
Akshat Jain earned his MBA from SDA Bocconi, where he received the Outstanding MBA Candidate scholarship and was selected for the Wharton exchange program. He also secured admission offers from top 5 MBA programs across Europe and Asia. Post-MBA, he has built a global perspective working across Italy, Spain, France, and the UK, leading international operations and corporate strategy at Kerakoll S.p.A (Italy) with expertise in finance, risk management, strategy, and operations.
His dedication to mentoring was exemplified during his time as Lead FRM Faculty at The WallStreet School, where he guided executives from J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs while building a strong financial network. With a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Allahabad, Akshat brings together technical rigor, global business experience, and first-hand admissions success to guide candidates with ethics, strategic clarity, and region-aware insights.
Ananthakrishnan Ajayan
Mentor
Anantha earned his MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona (Class of 2024). He also secured admission offers from other highly competitive programs including IMD, USC Marshall, and Rice Jones, reflecting the strength of his profile and application journey. Post-MBA, he has made the coveted “triple jump”—shifting from Energy/Operations in India to Chemicals/Strategy in Germany—and now works as a Management Consultant in Corporate Strategy & M&A at Covestro AG, gaining international exposure across Europe with expertise in strategy, operations, and transformation.
His dedication to mentoring was exemplified during his own MBA admissions journey, where he overcame multiple rejections with persistence, ultimately converting several top schools. With a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Anantha mentors with the same resilience that defined his journey—showing candidates how disciplined preparation and perseverance can turn setbacks into admits and help them achieve their own “triple jump.”
Rachit Gupta
Mentor
Rachit earned his MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management (Class of 2023). He also interviewed at IESE and ESADE, gaining first-hand insights into diverse formats ranging from structured panels to video-based assessments. Post-MBA, he transitioned from investment banking into strategic finance and leadership roles, and today serves as Chief of Staff – Finance at Wholsum Foods Pvt Ltd (Delhi, IST). His career spans investment banking at Ambit, co-founding a D2C venture, and advising on cross-border M&A, giving him a well-rounded perspective across India and Europe with expertise in finance, and strategic consulting.
Today, he supports candidates with interview preparation, presence under pressure, and strategies for behavioral and situational questions, helping them deliver with confidence across both live and virtual formats. A Chartered Accountant, CFA Level II candidate, and B.Com (Hons) graduate from the University of Delhi, Rachit combines financial expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and admissions success to mentor candidates with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Karan Karan
Mentor
Karan earned his MiM from ESSEC Business School (Class of 2022), where he was awarded the prestigious Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. He also secured admission offers from other leading European schools including ESMT and ESCP, demonstrating the strength of his overall profile and application journey. Post-MiM, he has built a global perspective working across India, France, and Belgium, with experience spanning growth and operations in startups to strategy and transformation projects at Nissan AMIEO in Paris. His expertise lies in strategy, marketing & sales, and international operations.
His dedication to mentoring was exemplified during his own MiM journey, where he navigated the challenges of limited guidance and uncertainty, ultimately converting multiple top admits. With a B.Tech in Engineering from VIT Vellore, Karan mentors by drawing on his first-hand struggles—helping candidates avoid the same confusion he faced, while showing them how resilience, adaptability, and a well-crafted story can turn doubt into admits.
Vaibhav Goyal
Mentor
Vaibhav earned his MBA from SDA Bocconi (Class of 2023) and also spent time on exchange at the University of Chicago Booth. He interviewed at leading schools including ESADE, Mannheim, Frankfurt, Bocconi, and WHU, giving him first-hand experience across diverse formats. His career spans audit, operations, and consulting across multiple industries, equipping him with a broad perspective on career pivots and goal-setting.
His dedication to mentoring stems from his own MBA journey, where he realized the value of authenticity in navigating essays, interviews, and self-presentation. Today, he helps applicants with tight story arcs, CV metrics, fit interviews, and video interview preparation. With a B.Com from the University of Delhi, Vaibhav brings both professional depth and personal insight, guiding candidates with a style that is warm, structured, and outcome-focused.
Ram Agarwal
Mentor
Ram Agarwal is the Co-founder of Raspa Pharma and a graduate of the MiM program at IE Business School. He also explored opportunities at other leading European schools, giving him a strong first-hand perspective on the admissions process. With experience spanning entrepreneurship, strategy, and cross-sector leadership, Ram brings both professional rigor and personal insight to mentoring.
He is particularly experienced with IE and LBS admissions and supports candidates in storytelling, interview preparation, and school-fit clarity. Fluent in English and Hindi and based in GMT+5:30, Ram guides applicants with ethical, thoughtful mentorship rooted in integrity, helping them align their aspirations with institutional values. For him, mentorship goes beyond securing an admit—it’s about growing into the role with confidence and purpose.
Sai Sastha Raj Sunku
Mentor
Sai Sastha Raj earned his MBA from SDA Bocconi (Class of 2023), where he also completed an exchange at London Business School (LBS). He interviewed with other leading programs, including Georgetown, gaining valuable exposure to diverse admissions formats. Post-MBA, he transitioned into the music and entertainment industry as Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer at DolesMusic (India), where he combines entrepreneurial drive with strategic leadership.
His dedication to mentoring was exemplified during his own MBA journey, where he faced the challenge of navigating admissions without clear metrics to evaluate schools or consultancies. Today, he supports candidates through CV reviews and interview preparation, particularly for SDA Bocconi and LBS. With a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, Sai brings a rare blend of technical training, startup execution, and creative-industry leadership. He mentors candidates not only to secure admits but also to embrace unconventional paths and build careers that reflect both ambition and individuality.
How We Match You
We match on role goals, target region, timeline, and communication style. If you already feel a fit with someone, tell us—we’ll try to accommodate.
