Sashwat Jain
I study economics and have been interested in technology from an early age. I'm drawn to understanding how organizations function, how decisions are made as they scale, and how incentives influence outcomes. Much of my curiosity sits around how technology changes efficiency, coordination, and the way systems evolve over time.
Education
Economics·UC Santa Barbara
Coursework
Microeconomics · Macroeconomics · Econometrics · Statistics · Vector Calculus · Python · R
Experience
Student Intern·IIMA Ventures
- Reviewed and screened ~150 companies and prepared a sector overlay presentation on AI and automation in HR.
- Participated in discussions on companies that passed the initial investment filter.
Market Research · Company Screening · Sector Analysis · AI & Automation · Investment Discussion
Student Intern·Wealth First Portfolio Managers Ltd
- Studied the structure and functioning of mutual funds in India, including legal, organizational, and compliance aspects.
- Learned about the bond market, including bond valuation and yield calculations.
Mutual Fund Structures · Compliance & Regulation · Fixed Income · Bond Valuation · Financial Instruments
Volunteer·Blind People's Association, India
- Improved the organization's website to enhance accessibility and increase monthly donations.
- Built and maintained the website for a global conference, ensuring compatibility with screen readers for blind and semi-blind users.
- Designed the registration flow for international participants, including 10+ accommodation options, multiple payment methods, and event logistics.
- Implemented search engine optimization using an external plugin to improve rankings for relevant search terms.
Web Accessibility · Assistive UX · Web Development · SEO · Process Design
Projects
Co-Founder·YouthSpot.org
- Made an attempt at streamlining student extracurricular events by collaborating with event organizers and onboarding them onto our platform.
- Pitched the concept at a startup competition, securing a prize for the best elevator pitch.
Entrepreneurship · Website Development · Pitching
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