Amaan Badruddin

Amaan Badruddin is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with diverse experience in the technology and education sectors. As the Co-founder and CEO of Awarded Software since 2022, Amaan is focused on addressing affordability challenges in higher education through a SaaS platform. Amaan also serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Student Holdings, overseeing multiple businesses in the Northwestern/Evanston communities since 2015. Previous roles include Chief of Staff to the CEO at GoHealth and consulting at Bain & Company, where Amaan specialized in operational due diligence and strategic initiatives. Amaan’s background includes research at Stellenbosch University, angel investing with Cornerstone Angels, and business development at ProMazo. Amaan holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University and an International Baccalaureate from the American School of Paris.