vidya madhavan

Founder and CEO at Schmooze

Vidya Madhavan's work experience includes:

- Founder and CEO of Schmooze, a fast-growing dating app backed by investors such as Snap, Hinge, Poshmark, and SoFi. (2021-Present)

- Investor at The 21 Fund. (2021-Present)

- Investor at gradCapital, focusing on supporting student entrepreneurs. (2020-2023)

- Founder of various startups. (2019-2021)

- Head of Growth and New Initiatives and Project Head at 1mg, a healthcare platform. (2017-2019)

- Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. (2015-2017)

- Semester Intern at HSBC, working on forecasting models for the US credit card portfolio. (2015)

- Founder of Letssing. (2012-2014)

Vidya Madhavan has a diverse education history. vidya completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2019 to 2021. During their time at Stanford, they studied various subjects including history, design, leadership, and business. Prior to their MBA, Vidya obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) with Honors in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2011 to 2015. While pursuing their undergraduate degree, their field of study is not specified.

Vidya also pursued further education in electronics, completing a minor in the subject at DG Ruparel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. The duration of their studies at this college is not provided.

Additionally, Vidya attended Vivek Vidyalaya, although the specific details about their degree or field of study are not mentioned. Therefore, it is unclear whether this education was formal or informal.

In terms of certifications, Vidya obtained the "AI for everyone" certification from Coursera in May 2019. vidya also holds records for Musical Whistling, including an entry in the Asia Book of Records in March 2018 and the Limca Book of Records in India in the same year. The specific month of achievement for the Limca Book of Records is not provided.

Overall, Vidya has a well-rounded education background with a focus on business, engineering, and electronics, along with additional certifications showcasing their proficiency in AI and Musical Whistling.

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  • Founder and CEO

    March, 2021 - present