Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Empowering first-generation college students to unlock their leadership potential through mentorship, global exposure, and lifelong community support. Aspire India bridges ambition with opportunity — shaping the changemakers of tomorrow.
Local Impact
40,000+
Learners
20+
Collaborators
52%
Women Leaders
28
States
₹7
Core Impact
17%
Retention Growth
400+
Districts
250K
Learners by 2026
30L+
Scholarships 2026
Community Highlights
From regional workshops to global alumni reunions — our Aspire community thrives on collaboration, innovation, and purpose. Explore how Aspire India alumni are redefining what leadership means across every corner of the country.
Chaitanya Reddy: From the Fields of Prakasam to Policy Corridors of Andhra Pradesh
Raised in a farming community in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, Chaitanya Reddy turned his firsthand understanding of rural challenges into action. From the Piramal Foundation to NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Program, and now as a government consultant, he is building bridges between grassroots realities and policy solutions — with Aspire shaping his vision of empathetic, global leadership.
Aditya Tripathi: From Roadside Classrooms to Scalable Solutions
From teaching 80 children on Delhi’s pavements to building EcoHub, a digital waste management platform, Aditya Tripathi’s journey shows how Aspire transforms ideas into impact. With support from the Aspire Seed Fund, he is turning small-city dreams into scalable change.
Mrunmayee Tarakh Patil: From Soil to Software, With a Soul Set on Service
Mrunmayee Tarakh Patil: From Soil to Software, With a Soul Set on Service Raised in a farming family in rural Maharashtra, Mrunmayee Tarakh Patil dared to dream beyond the fields. With Aspire’s guidance, she is now pursuing computer engineering, shaping startup ideas, and preparing to lead with empathy and impact.
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Community Voices
Every Aspire India story is a reflection of resilience, growth, and transformation. Hear from our alumni who are leading change — one community at a time.
Challa Sri Gouri, ALP’ 2025, India
“My focus is on grooming and mentoring young students, especially underprivileged girls, and helping them build strong educational and personal foundations,” she says. “Aspire has helped me find a way to fulfill my passion.
Vineeth Kumar, ALP’ 2022, India
“I used to believe my place was behind the counter in my father’s shop. Today, I run my own company, and mentor othe
Roshan Panigrahi, ALP’ 2025, India
“Gives confidence to a lot of young leaders like me who want to give back to society and do something good. Also learnt skills that is required in todays generation and was able to network with young leaders accross the globe.”
Pavani Munnuri, ALP’ 2025, India
“What just started as a small enrollment became the most transformative journey of my life, learning from world-class faculty to having access to global peers. Discovering shared ambition”
Meet the Team
The Aspire India Foundry is powered by visionary leaders committed to creating equitable access to leadership opportunities across India.
Alok Kshirsagar
Board Member, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Swati Apte
Board Member, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Naveen Tewari
Board Member, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Neeraj Bharadwaj
Aspire India Board Member, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Nithyambika Gurukumar
Executive Director, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Sashi Gundala
Director of Operations, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Aditya Sharma
Advisor, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Bhaskar M G
Advisor, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Swapnil Barhate
Marketing & Strategy Advisor, Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
Positions Open at Aspire India
Regional Manager North India – Outreach and Partnerships
Scholarship & Alumni Engagement Lead
Part-time Consultant
We partner with leading institutions, corporates, and foundations across India to bridge learning with real-world opportunity — driving mentorship, internships, and job-readiness programs that empower youth to thrive.
