Aaisha Balakrishnan

Aaisha Balakrishnan is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in institutional publishing, entrepreneurship, and public affairs. Currently serving as an Institutional Publishing Associate at Fidelity Investments, Aaisha has also been an active MENA Student Member for the Academy of International Business since June 2021. Notably, during Aaisha's tenure as Altschuler-Meyer CEO at IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator, oversight was provided for a global portfolio of 350 ventures, driving significant funding achievements totaling $800 million. Further experience includes roles as Brand Director, Chief of Staff, and Marketing Associate at IDEA, as well as prior internships at APCO Worldwide and the Office of Student Engagement, among others. Aaisha holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business with a concentration in Marketing from Northeastern University.