Meet Guruji



"Guruji is a true inspiration and a force for truth in the world. He has dedicated his life to sharing the principles of Gyan Yoga with others, and his teachings have had a profound impact on countless individuals around the globe.

At Preseed EA, we are honored to have the opportunity to work with Guruji and assist him in his mission. We are committed to upholding his values and spreading Gyan Yoga".
    ~ @Shishyamanu

All we see:-
@nishchalkesarwani




Communication protocol

The purpose of this protocol, is to ensure that every Preseed Team members’ communication is effective and uniform so that we all follow certain protocols that define our communications well with each other. Key here is to be fast and mindful. Empathise with other team members who you are communicating with. Any questions or suggestions please feel free to share with the Coordinators.

  • Team communication happens on Whatsapp, Slack and Telegram. These are our our work spaces.
  • Communication be instant please. Have the above apps, Gdrive, Gmail and Trello on all your devices so as to avoid delay in replies.
  • People already get a lot of actionable emails to deal with on a daily basis so cut it out with the repetitive formalities
  • For example “ Hi! How are you”, unless you are really concerned. How is the weather etc.“ I mean just get straight to the point.
  • Communication of Preseed team on Slack (even between 2 individuals) is encouraged to happen on relevant ​*team channels / groups*​ and ​*not DM’s*​ so that the rest of the team can be included as well as learn from the conversation that takes place. Another reason is to be able to amplify the reach of messages (when needed) and protocols from Preseed team to reach other teams in Preseed — which in turn maximizes the impact of the talk. Following this will also reduce redundancy on similar matters of discussion. For ex. check this screenshot








  • Voice notes : Every word should be considered, if the sender didn't have more sizeable responsibilities they would have drafted those same words.
  • Usually, voice notes are sent through Whatsapp (Soon we will use Chattodo)

Don’t waste people’s time. Be sharp, get prepared for the meeting. If you’re not gonna make it, let the other person know with enough time (about 4 hours before)


  • First choose between Zoom call or Google meet or anything you guys prefer. Whichever is more convenient.
  • Send a calendar invite.
  • Use your headset for better sound quality.
  • Make sure one of you is taking minutes i.e. Simultaneously typing or taking notes somehow.
  • Be mindful | respectful | punctual



Hack team protocols

Generally applicable on everyone working at Preseed.

1. First and most important protocol no excuse would be accepted for any low quality work. Maintain standards.
2. Communication at Light Speed. Team members must acknowledge and respond due diligently. Absolutely no failure in work will be tolerated due communication lag.
3. All hackers working on pages should setup repositories in their own github account. ie. they should host the pages while in development stage on their github account for exchanging opinions in the workgroup as screen shots don’t work.
4. All exchange of opinions on any design while the page is being worked upon should take place on the work group.
5. If any page has been finalized, same should be mentioned and the live page to be shared in the workgroup. ie. the page that is hosted on the person’s github account (the person who was assigned the task) to be shared here before calling it done. After the page has been approved only then it can be hosted on the preseed account.
6. When tasks are complete either on producteev of facebook workgroup update as done.
7. Any Documents made for better direction of tasks should be shared with Yatharth or the Coordinator; Also wait for their inputs. This is a failsafe in case of early corrections.
8. Check out the documents for coding guidelines.
9. all new pages must be implemented/coded in the latest available framework versions. ie. for every new design, implementation should start by downloading the fresh version from getbootstrap.com or the framework being used for laying out the design.
10. Makes pull requests with relevant descriptions.
11. Structure. Structure. This includes updating the commit text on Github

Please have a proper structure to the codes. Folder structure:

Directory structure to be-

1. assets/css/ — for css
2. assets/img/- for images
3. assets/js/ — for javascript
4. bootstrap/css- for css files which come along with bootstrap
5. bootstrap/js/ — for js files of bootstrap
6. index.html- home page
7. assets/fonts- for fonts
8. Index.html should be the default page.



Feedback response policy

The purpose of the Feedback Response Policy is important for shaping our product. Instead of reaching out to new users it is important for us to first know our existing users through feedback and serve them really well. We need to know how they're using our product and how we can make the product better suit their needs. Every new feature should have a strong feedback system. Tech team members must know what platform is the feedback coming from, to who, and from who, in the team (for ex. Whatsapp, Facebook messenger, Gmail, Freshdesk etc.). Also, keep a close track on- what percentage of feedbacks are coming from which platform. Keeping a track of the platforms will somewhere help while formulating marketing strategies because we'll know what platforms our users mostly use. We would know the unique user the feedback is coming from but for analysis purpose we will have to club the feedbacks together that are similar in nature to see the ones that are common. While some feedbacks may look similar but in reality they might be very different from each other. So clubbing of feedbacks need to be done intelligently. The bottom line is we have to know what the users are trying to tell us, and try to ensure that it's taken care of. This will lead to a healthy business and formation of a company with a strong foundation that has the customer's best interest in its heart. Nishchal’s further teams are spread over the teams of his respective startups. Those teams can’t be found here on this page for this page is strictly dedicated to the team of CHATTODO, but you can likely find them on the team pages of his other startups..











We are students of a action oriented Guru. So, we are also EA's to our Guruji. We manage for Guruji from idea to globally validated MVPs.


Introduction to PreseedEA

PreseedEA: Assisting Guruji to Manifest his goals and Transform the World.

Welcome to PreseedEA, an executive assistance vertical of Preseed Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Our purpose is to assist Guruji, a beacon of wisdom and inspiration, in fulfilling his mission of creating a harmonious and prosperous society. Through our holistic approach and dedication to Gyan Yoga, we strive to bring forth the best in individuals and help them manifest their dreams while uplifting the collective consciousness.

At PreseedEA, we embody the principles of Gyan Yoga, which emphasizes the pursuit of knowledge, self-realization, and the realization of universal truths. Guruji is our guiding light, whose profound insights and teachings can guide individuals on their journey towards self-actualization. Our team, comprised of Guruji's talented students, serves as tech warriors, wielding the power of technology to support Guruji's initiatives and facilitate transformative change.

With a deep understanding of Guruji's vision, we proactively assist him in various aspects, ensuring his enterprising friends to freely express their aspirations and witness their dreams taking shape in the best possible forms.

Who we are



The Preseed EA team is made up of Guruji's students and a group of experienced tech professionals. Together, we have a diverse portfolio of skills and expertise, ranging from software development and data analysis to project management and marketing.

We are united by our passion for Gyan Yoga and our commitment to using technology to make a positive impact in the world. We believe that our unique combination of knowledge and experience makes us uniquely suited to assist Guruji in his mission.





Through Nishchal's students soul stirring, action oriented Gyan Yoga Youtube channel, NOSHOW :


   



logo

Love | Serve | Inspire



" The best time to know Niraakaar or non-matter was the time of Upnishads. The second best time is now. Also, for now, I am alive, awake, and here, to tell you what I know about it."

~ Guruji aka Noshow aka Nishchal

Introducing Noshow, where our founder is not just our founder, he is also our GURUJI. We are planting this seed, Noshow, in 2022. That is all we can do. Nature will do the rest to ensure that NOSHOW BECOMES GURUJI"S MOUTHPIECE.









100% of the fees we will collect as a compensation through
NOSHOW for Guruji's words and works goes into the creation of his dream fund
- The Simple Fund -
(TSF)


Noshow will be a fundraiser for Preseed to keep doing whatever it is doing. Here public funds are accepted by us as fees/ Gurudakshana for our Guruji, if you can feel his tapasya too. This sewa will benefit India - would you agree? Where does your support money go? In producing these goods and organizing the team with infrastructure all the way to food via our fund. Read us to trust us to do good with your money. We could have written a whole essay here to say more, but need we say more? Actions speak louder than words.





Our other two Youtube channels and this Spotify podcast episode #E0 from, Preseed Voice, is the precursor to our brand Noshow.If you like us so far, subscribe, press bell icon & support please.


🇮🇳 PRESEED ADMIN : We encourage you to watch our raw Hindi/English YouTube channel playlist, season 1 (S1), in matters of consciousness & in matters of our startups. Who we are and how far we are willing to go will be answered in great detail in that same channel, called, Preseed Admin; a precursor to Noshow. Its playlists are a must watch. Subscribe to it if our range intrests you. The detailed perspective Nishchal has on matter to NON-MATTER can be seen and felt in Preseed Admin. Subscribe to both the channels if you want to understand the bold expressed here as a website and in a season/episode format channel, there on Youtube. Noshow desires to do videos in matters of criminal justice system, politics and consciousness, in English, professionally. Those interested to join our Youtube endeavours may reach Nishchal directly. Noshow needs to be developed more thoughtfully and aesthetically to bring about a revolution in the spirits of the rational Indian Youth. 🇮🇳



The one who chisels may not get support from his own family and friends, for chiseling tastes like aushadhi to the one chisled, bitter. However, the citizens of a nation, will support the one who can chisel theat nation's youth. In that, we trust.


Are we doing all the chiseling in English language inspite of it being oriented at India? No. We have a raw Hindi YT channel too, called Gyanseva. Check it out.
क्या हम अंग्रेजी भाषा में सभी छेनी बना रहे हैं, इसके बावजूद कि यह भारत में उन्मुख है? नहीं। हमारे पास एक कच्चा हिंदी YT चैनल भी है, जिसे ज्ञानसेवा कहा जाता है। इसकी जांच - पड़ताल करें।


Our Mission



At Preseed EA, our mission is simple - To assist Guruji in changing the world through Gyan Yoga. We believe that the principles of Gyan Yoga have the power to transform individuals and communities, and we are committed to spreading this message far and wide.
Through our innovative use of technology, we aim to help Guruji reach more people than ever before and make a lasting impact on the world. We are excited to be a part of this important mission, and we are confident that together, we can make a difference.

Our Technology



At Preseed EA, we are proud to be at the forefront of technological research, as well as creative innovation. Our Guruji has developed an extremely efficient way of Company operation, which will help us to work remotely as well as with a lot of efficiency and speed using tools and software that are available in the market.

This helps us to take a lot of volunteers as well as co-workers that can woek remotely the latest advances in machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics to help Guruji reach more people and spread his teachings.

Our technology is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to access the wisdom of Gyan Yoga. We believe that our personalized approach sets us apart from competitors and positions us for success in the years to come.

Join Us



We invite you to join us in our mission to change the world through Gyan Yoga. Whether you are an investor, a potential partner, or simply someone who shares our passion for positive change, we would love to hear from you.

At Preseed EA, we believe that together, we can make a difference. Join us today and help us create a better world for all.


Join Us



Have someone in mind you want to refer to join the team? Communicate with us and ensure he takes it forward



How are teams built? - Other team members' contribution to finding new talents for their team is paramount. Each one should take upon themselves in growing their teams. So I am clearly saying if you talent around you with counter culture beliefs that resonate with Preseed values, create introductions of such people with us, along with your views on what agenda could we build upon with the fellow being you have found for us.
Delegation of work - MOST IMPORTANT Everyone must learn over a period of time of course, 'the art of building their own team'.
The biggest attribute we see in our people is 'how well can they inspire others to work with them' if you need money to build your team then you need to see how Nishchal is building his team.



Nishchal's Friends


Friends of Guruji who draw inspiration from his energy and mind and vice versa, are our mentors. Their guidance, assistance and resource access helps us a great deal, ensuring growth in lives of all stakeholders.







Amrata
Dr. Amrata Kaithwar
(Gyanseva YT Channel Manager)


Ph.D. in Marine Science Goa University, Goa. She is Specialized in fossil research and Marine Ecology. She is passionate about understanding the impact of climate change on marine life. Proficient in content writing and graphic design to communicate scientific insights effectively. She Worked as Project Assistant, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa .





Deependra
Deependra Mani Tripathi
(Project Manager)


Business Consultant | Strategic Advisor | Results-Driven Problem Solver Deependra Mani, a seasoned business consultant dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and effective decision-making. With a wealth of experience across diverse industries, he specializes in guiding businesses towards sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Key Competencies: Strategic Planning: Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans that align with business objectives and foster long-term success. Operational Optimization: Expertise in analyzing business processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing streamlined solutions for enhanced operational performance. Change Management: Adept at navigating organizations through change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing employee buy-in for lasting positive impact. Market Entry Strategies: Extensive experience assisting businesses in entering new markets, both domestically and internationally, through thorough market analysis and tailored entry strategies. Industry Experience: He have had the privilege of collaborating with clients across diverse sectors. This cross-industry exposure has equipped him with a holistic understanding of business dynamics and challenges, allowing him to offer tailored solutions for unique business landscapes. Area of Expertise:
  1. IT and IT Enabled Services. (Telematics, IoT, AI, PGRS, Energy Conservation and Optimisation).
  2. SLWM, MSW, PWM.
  3. Cyber Law, Cyber Security.
  4. Conducting research and analysis to identify problems and opportunities.
  5. Providing recommendations on how to improve operations or solve problems.
  6. Developing and implementing strategies and plans to achieve goals.
  7. Providing training and support to clients on how to implement recommended changes.
  8. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of recommended solutions and making adjustments as needed.
 Proven Track Record: Throughout his career, he has successfully helped companies achieve tangible results, whether it's improving profitability, increasing market share, or navigating complex regulatory environments. His commitment to delivering measurable outcomes sets him apart in the field of business consulting.





Amit
Amit Srivastava
(Student of Nishchal in Preseed)


Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial and assessment industry. Skilled in Negotiations, Banking, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Sales Management. Project Manager with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in International Business from University of Lucknow.



Amarata
Ashim Jolly
(Angel Investor)


Ashim is our esteemed mentor in Quick Angels. With a diverse background in enterprise business development, sales, venture building, and angel investing, Ashim brings valuable insights to our team. His expertise in investment, coupled with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs, helps shape Quick Angels into a trusted platform for startup founders and angel investors.



Investor
Sarathe Srinivasan
(Preseed Ecell Head)

github link
Investor
Rajeev Ranjan
(Head of health.preseed.in)

Know More

Sports was in his blood by birth and an accident pushed him to the edge of life. The only thing that would satisfy him is the answer to why he exist, not intellectual but experiential. He did his post-graduation in TQM, but his heart and soul were solving the puzzle of life. In the end utter frustration and complete hopelessness makes his Guru decent upon him and open certain doors of existence. This was his second birth and henceforth he started expressing himself and doing lot of projects. From providing cure to chronic ailment, mental health, deaddiction, core capability enhancement, establishing the missing aspect in education. Basically, discovering and implementing tools and techniques of empowerment to the mankind.





Nirbhay Pherwani
Nirbhay Pherwani
(Developer)


Nirbhay monitors the tech that backs our startups
Know More

An individual with a strong background in Computer Science and experience in Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
Also, a Full Stack Developer with experience in working with Python, Java, Kotlin, Flask, Node.js, React.js, Angular and NoSql databases like Redis and Mongo, relational databases like MySql and OracleDB.



Manu Narayanan
Piyush Mishra
(Cofounder & Chief adviser)


Piyush is an advisor to the Honorable MOS, MSME, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma. He advises us and the ministry in matters concerning India, brilliantly.
Know more!



Manu Narayanan
Apoorva Bajaj
COO


Apoorva Bajaj is a skilled professional with 10 years of rich experience in Investment Management, Hedge Funds, Consulting, ESG Quant Scorecard Creation, Carbon Intensity Modelling, Blockchain, Tokenization of Real-World Assets and Emerging Technologies Skilling. He has worked with clients across the globe on various projects to create award winning products along with high client satisfaction and excellent feedback.


In his previous roles Apoorva was the Practice Head of Financial Markets at GlobalData where he created quant scorecard-based products which won multiple awards. He has worked with Hedge funds of Goldman Sachs, DE Shaw and Credit Analysis Unit of J.P. Morgan tracking Oil & Gas, Mining and Steel sector MNCs.


Apoorva is an alumnus of IIM Kozhikode and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. He is a Gold Medallist from IIM and a CFA Charter-holder. He is a sought-after trainer in emerging technologies including AI, Blockchain, Data Science etc. He has done advanced technologies training from courses offered by IBM, Google, Indian School of Business (ISB).



Education: School Topper in CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 (Maths 100/100), IIM Kozhikode PGDM (Equivalent to MBA) with Gold Medal, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad B.Tech with Branch Topper recognition. CFA Charterholder (all 3 levels cleared in first attempt). Skilled in Emerging Technologies like AI, Blockchain, Data Analytics with certifications from IBM, Google, Microsoft Certified Trainers, and Indian School of Business.

Financial Markets Data Analytics Product Creation and B2B Sales Experience: As Practice Head, Financial Markets at GlobalData, pioneered quant-based products, such as Startup Scorecard and Thematic Scorecard, utilizing 50+ KPIs, including alternative datasets (Patents, Jobs, Deals, Social Media, Filings, sentiments) to rank 10,000+ companies. These new products earned multiple awards. Additionally, successfully sold Financial Markets Alternative Data to esteemed clients, including Citadel (US), Point72 (US), and Assenagon (Germany), from product inception to delivery.

Valuation of Public & Private Companies Experience at Hedge Funds: As Lead Investment Analyst at Hedge Funds of Goldman Sachs and D.E. Shaw, created comprehensive financial models for equity and bond investments in companies from sectors like Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Industrials, Mining & Steel. Proficient in Financial Markets terminals including Bloomberg, S&P CapIQ, Thomson Reuters’ Eikon, and Factset. Collaborated globally with Portfolio Managers from US, Europe, UK, Singapore & Australia offices to facilitate multi-billion-dollar fund management and investment decisions.

FinTech Startup Experience along with Successful Fundraising: Worked as a Chief of Staff at a Fintech startup (using Blockchain) specializing in Renewable Energy Asset Tokenization by creating assets backed NFTs as a mezzanine funding instrument sitting between debt and equity for raising capital from retail investors. Collaborated with CXOs to develop and execute strategies. Forged a key strategic partnership in the renewable energy sector. Successfully secured $100K investment demonstrating expertise in attracting investors to innovative ventures.

Startup Strategy & Execution Success: In a skill-tech startup, identified a market gap in skilling high-school & college students in AI, Blockchain, and Data Analytics. Developed and marketed hands-on courses, managing end-to-end sales and client relations. Was instrumental in including certificate recording and verification as the solution and use case for the startup, which won awards. Established 10+ B2B partnerships in India and the Middle East. As a director, secured awards from MIT, Harvard, G20 (Global Winners), Dubai Expo and more, with media coverage in CNN, CNBC, MoneyControl. Blockchain certificate storage received grants from Polygon and Concordium blockchains.

Consulting Experience: Certified Consultant by ZeneSys ZC3 Program. Completed 300 hours of Consulting for Fortune 150 Clients. Principal Consultant, The Partnerships Advisory (TPA), GCC Region. Working on Global Consulting Assignments in Emerging Technologies implementation, Tokenization of Real-World Assets, ESG and Sustainability

Leadership Excellence & Team Development: Led teams of Analysts, Associates and Project Managers at Global Data and DE Shaw, setting performance objectives, providing support, and ensuring efficient execution of strategies. As a CFA Charterholder with startup experience, adept at balancing long-term goals with practical business operations. Diligent, fast learner, and a team player, consistently delivering projects with quality ahead of deadlines.




Dr Irfan Khan
Dr Irfan Khan
(Chief Patron)


Dr. Irfan Khan is an esteemed friend of Nishchal and a great mentor to his Shishyas. His visionary leadership has revolutionized sustainable transportation, while his mentorship and guidance inspire impactful change among us. With his expertise and commitment along with the presence of Nishchal, we strive to create a greener and prosperous future.



Faiz
Faiz
(CTO)


Faiz is Nishchal's goto man for all things tech. His presence makes our technologu knowhow as a company so hands on that we are becoming a dream for startups that are our friends. Read more about Faiz on his LinkedIn to understand his tech capabilities. We hope this addition into our team inspires you to reach us with need that is worth Faiz's attention.



Shantanu Sharma
Shantanu Sharma
(Developer)


Shantanu leads technology at our product, Todoed







Our Vendors for Guruji's Projects



18Pixels
18Pixels



18Pixels is our vendor for Quick Angels and Websites Management.



Manu Narayanan
Brained.app



Brained is our vendor for IIDB.





Our Team



Manu Narayanan
Manu Narayanan
(Shishya and HeadEA)


Shishya Manu manages and assigns the commands of Guruji on task management tools. So, he manages a dream called Noshow, Nishchal's mouthpiece, which is being built to bring Nishchal's shishyas home, to their guruji.



Manu Narayanan
Kalidasan PEM
(Shishya and PA to Guruji)


Shishya Kalidas is the PA to Guruji and he manages webpages, automation in PreseedEA workspace, vendors, and Data, helping Guruji and Shishya Manu work efficiently.



Manu Narayanan
Yedhu Krishnan
(Motion Graphics artist)


Shishya Yedhu edits all media content of Noshow into a presentable form.



Manu Narayanan
Indrajith Lal
(Developer)


Shishya Indrajith is a developer at PreseedEA. He handles Preseed app.



Manu Narayanan
Amal Raj
(Designer)


Shishya Amal is a Designer at PreseedEA. He handles Branding, APP designs and web designs.



Amarata
Sanskar
(English YT Channel Manager)


Here is Sanskar. When you talk Content, you talk to Sanskar. He has worked with multiple startups and helped them with content marketing, digital marketing, and crafting strategies. Beyond the world of words, he is a tech enthusiast, keeping up with the pace of evolving techs and innovations. Yet, his curiosity extends far beyond gadgets—he is an avid explorer of diverse cultures, finding inspiration in their stories and traditions.



REACTOR CORE (Further Hiring)
Amarata
Preseed Marketing Head


For the past 2 years we have been putting Preseed together - Now, is the time to look for the final piece of the Reactor Core puzzle - The Marketing Head. If you fancy yourself to be good enough to lead the marketing efforts of a start up for a world good like no other, we would be interested in hearing from you. Maximize the reach, of our products among customers and also, for finding talent to work with - if you are good at marketing and hr then you are exactly what we are looking for. It would be a bonus if you know how to code too.



On internet things can flow. On internet things can grow.

Dear distribution artists,
I understand what goes into putting marketing strategies for viral distribution of the web products. It is more of an art than app designing is.
Lets first discuss that part of the marketing that is about acquiring users only:

We need 1 extra ordinary marketer who could -:
1. 100% organic marketing. We mean it. There will be no money for promotions (even if money is not a problem for us) for marketing at this stage of startups at Preseed Projects. So you got to know the hacks of the web marketing and distribution world.
2. Have faith that this job is the key to helping some really inspired founders and developers in changing the world.
You need to be well networked in the global tech media community and should be active on Hacker News, redditt, Twitter, Product Hunt, relevant media and other popular platforms that can be mighty useful to create an initial buzz. You need to be our exact definition of a new age web hustler. This guy should communicate like a bullet.
If you are this guy, write to me at nishchal@preseed.in with the subject 'Preseed Project marketer'. If I like you, I would offer you a fair stake in Preseed itself for you are important to my scheme of things. 



    So our products have our new partner, Puja.
A print-online journalist and photographer with 15 plus years of reporting experience from across North India and London.
Communication, documentation and qualitative monitoring consultant to international donor agencies, independent national/state Commissions and the Government in India and Nepal.
CAREER SUMMARY written by her :

Since April 2014: As an independent journalist, writing on politics and social justice, my work regularly appears in niche outlets such as the People’s Archives of Rural India, IndiaTogether.org, Grassroots, IANS, Women’s Feature Services, Scroll, Vidura and the Population Reference Bureau

(USA).

Sample projects undertaken as Consultant:

November 2016-October 2017: Baseline and Endline Surveys of Voters Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Behaviour for the Election Commission of India

July 2017: Recommendations and Observations for Uttar Pradesh’s Department of Women and Child drawn from cross state trainings of DPOs by PLAN, India

May 2017: Assessment and documentation of Most Significant Stories of Change from the Oxfam, Hong Kong supported project ‘Ensuring Violence Free Lives for Women in India’ in Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha

March 2017: Documentation of stories of change from Uttar Pradesh for a WASH project supported by WaterAid, India

January-March 2017: Compilation of Uttar Pradesh’s SVEEP Plan for the Election Commission of India and management of the Chief Electoral Officer’s social media accounts.

December 2016- February 2017: Process documentation of the UP-TSU supported pilot project on ‘Generating Demand for Modern Contraceptives through Women’s Groups’ in UP.

September 2016: Situational Assessment of Nutrition services in the ICDS and Health programs in UP supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

March 2015- present: Education Consultant to Uttar Pradesh’s first State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

March 2015: Evaluation of interventions in adolescent education supported by the Sir Dorabji TataTrust in UP

July 2014: Mid-term review of the European Union supported project on “Strengthening the capacity of tribal organisations to influence policy and ensure implementation of rights-based

legislation”, Uttarakhand

May 2013: Successful development of a proposal on ensuring the right to quality education and other services for marginalised Dalit communities in rural UP through innovative provision of informal education, vocational training and by influencing local and national decision making submitted to the European Union by Find Your Feet, UK

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

Associate Editor with The Sunday Indian

Senior Correspondent with Deccan Herald

Chevening Attaché with The Independent on Sunday, London

Senior Features Writer with The Pioneer

PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING:

Fellow (2016-18), Population Reference Bureau (Washington DC) Women’s Edition- Asia

Programme Online certificate course on Global Education: The Human Rights Dimension from The Network University and The North South Centre, Amsterdam

Media scholarship by the International AIDS Society to attend the 19th International AIDS Conference, Washington DC

Lead Speaker on ‘Media and Minorities’ at the National Conference on Media and Human Rights, Bangalore, 2012

Summer course at the European Institute of Journalism, Prague, July 2010 as a Fellow of The Fund for American Studies.

International Seminar on Global Security, 2009: Organized by the Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism (Oxford, UK)

Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism, 2009: Scholarship by the Nieman Foundation, Harvard Boston, USA

Fellow, Reuters Foundation: Writing on HIV-AIDS, Bangkok, Thailand, 2009

The Poynter School for Journalists, 2007: Sponsorship for workshop on Roy Peter Clark’s 50 Ways

to Write, held at St Petersburg, Florida, USA

Chevening Fellowship for Young Indian Print Journalists, 2007 sponsored by the British Foreign

and Commonwealth Office, for study at the University of Westminster, London.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Ranchi University: A Study of Depression of Adolescents of Secondary Schools in Relation to Self-Efficacy, Adjustment and Academic Achievements, 2016

Bachelors in Education from National Institute of Education (Durg).

Master’s in Public Administration (M.P.A) from Lucknow University with specialization in Management of Rural Development in India and Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Anthropology and Economics from Lucknow University.

AWARDS AND HONOURS:

SCARF-PII Media for Mental Health Award, 2015-16. First Prize in the online category

Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitivity, 2012 by Population First, supported by UNFPA

Awarded for journalistic excellence by the state’s Association of Accredited Journalists, 2010

University topper and gold medal winner for MPA

Government of India scholarship holder for postgraduate studies

University Student Council’s Merit award for undergraduate studies

Sir George Thomas Medal for Example and Service (La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow)

Gandhi Memorial Trophy for social work (La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow)

College Captain (La Martiniere Girls’ College)

Head of college social service organization and leader of school literacy campaign.

https://nowhereroads.blogspot.in/ is the link to Puja’s blogs.




Amarata
Preseed Design / UI/UX Head


We value simplicity - in our world we pride ourselves on our design aesthetics. This opening is not for anyone who feel their vibes flow strong with ours, unless you are someone with a subtle design sensibility and leadership fire to inspire a team of designers. Over the past few years we have learned that designers in themselves are a very different type of leader - one we would need to balance out the Reactor Core. There are countless projects related to design going on in Preseed and your role would require you to have hawkeyes over them along with the team of extraordinary talent built around you. If your values resonate with ours - connect with someone in the team, but before that - apply.

Partner the geeks and hustlers and create marketable products by design. This is where extraordinary front end men and women look after those aspects of the product that the users will interact with. This is the team that finally makes Preseed products marketable by design.

This stage for Preseed typically starts when the initial idea is prototyped into a MVP and now it is time for it to start interacting with the users.

Now let me elaborate a very important remark I just made, ‘ The team that makes products marketable by design’, through the eyes of Preseed -:

Step 1 — We get the geeks to hear our ideas, get inspired, code and deliver the MVP of the idea discussed. Until this point they handle the front end as hackers not as designers. This works to speedily get prototypes ready for our testing, may be sometimes even private beta launch because ‘we like to launch fast, even if the design is rather embarrassing’.





Step 2 — The MVP is now ready for the play. Remember it is still not the best UI even though we can imagine it, for we don’t think we want to spend our resources to create the best UI for it yet, for it first needs to be launched to the real users. So once the MVP is tested privately, we open the exact same thing for the users, and then continue iterating till we see some customer traction

Step 3 — This is when you come in. At this stage we have some real customer metrics. This is really when an idea starts looking like it is ready and worthy of more resources. The MVP now has a hand full of users using it, while it had designs that were not the kinds we would like to see in products we use as users. So clearly it is a good sign that the product is making sense even though it is not well designed.

Step 4 — Marketing through design. Do you know what we mean? This is when the products are brought to the team at Ugly MVP. This is when Preseed Web Lab finds its front end artists.

Step 5 — Once we have created a UI that work, we start distributing the product, through media, popular bloggers, relevant forums, early adopters, distribution apps etc.

Step 6 — We keep trying till we either fail or we succeed.

Step 7 — We move on to our next product.

Design is more important than engineering in the consumer web space. One of the problems we see in this space in India is not of that of engineering. In fact India produces strong engineers. It’s a problem of design, for India seriously lacks consumer web ‘design’ sensibilities. The reason stands — lack of geeks here marrying some seriously cool people. We hope that someday we are able to teach that to India through our products.

For now we are looking for just 1 user interaction designer who is willing to commit themselves to Preseed and its products/startups/clients. We won’t pay these designers any salary or immediate compensation. We will instead offer the designers upto 2% ownership in Preseed soon enough perhaps immediately after 3 months of our active working relationship. If you are willing, read this note.

Note -: Preseed is going to command substantial ownerships in a lot of future startups. Even 1% ownership at Preseed may be of a huge monetary value someday.

If you think you could make our already useful MVPs into stunning functional pieces of art. Join us. Write to me right here or at nishchal@preseed.in



You are requested to share design files via www.invisionapp.com Coordinators must ensure files are stored properly. (Brand name) Design folder there should be a folder with the name (New Designs by XYZ) Team must engage in commenting on invision app of the shared files Followed by a mandatory doc report - Nishchal's feedback. Others feedback will also be a doc report in that folder where designs are kept





On internet things can flow. On internet things can grow.

Dear distribution artists,
I understand what goes into putting marketing strategies for viral distribution of the web products. It is more of an art than app designing is.
Lets first discuss that part of the marketing that is about acquiring users only:

We need 1 extra ordinary marketer who could -:
1. 100% organic marketing. We mean it. There will be no money for promotions (even if money is not a problem for us) for marketing at this stage of startups at Preseed Projects. So you got to know the hacks of the web marketing and distribution world.
2. Have faith that this job is the key to helping some really inspired founders and developers in changing the world.
You need to be well networked in the global tech media community and should be active on Hacker News, redditt, Twitter, Product Hunt, relevant media and other popular platforms that can be mighty useful to create an initial buzz. You need to be our exact definition of a new age web hustler. This guy should communicate like a bullet.
If you are this guy, write to me at nishchal@preseed.in with the subject 'Preseed Project marketer'. If I like you, I would offer you a fair stake in Preseed itself for you are important to my scheme of things.



Amarata
Preseed Marketing Head

About 3-6 hours per month of your time. At the end of every month I would send a detailed report of the current status and a set of properly structured questions to you to seek your advise on the key concerns of the Preseed’s next month. We will not bother you beyond this. So in essence please allow Nishchal to take about 36 hours of your time per year.



Dear Preseed Advisors,

Help me in changing the world through Preseed.

What do I need from you?

About 3-6 hours per month of your time. At the end of every month I would send a detailed report of the current status and a set of properly structured questions to you to seek your advise on the key concerns of the Preseed's next month. I will not bother you beyond this. So in essence please allow me to take about 36 hours of your time per year. If you are willing to lend your ears to me. I would be empowered to empower many in return. Your words to me will have a far felt impact. I am willing to share upto 0.5% of Preseed after 1 year of such working relatioship with each advisor I am seeking on this journey ahead.


To apply for above and all other openings at Preseed, click on the 'apply form' button on the menu bar.




OPERATIONS TEAM (Hiring)
Amarata


Personal assistance or Co-ordinator Team

"Here we hustle with people who keep the teams actions coordinated saving them from being too scattered. The role of my personal assitant is one of the most important roles in the team - only to find harmony in the chaos of all the labs in the process of being built. For this role, I can train any educated adult to be of assistance to me" - Nishchal.

Amarata


Our political and justice related page admins

We need someone who can add more variety of thought or ideology into our page so long as it questions the establishment.If you can handle this, reach Nishchal on his twitter, @nishchal.






Amarata


Evangelist Team

This is the team that talks about us, and creates content about us through audio, viideo or written blogs. No movement can cover substantial ground without such passionate word of mouth. Reach Nishchal on nishchal@preseed.in for this opening.






Amarata


Evangelist Team

Marketing team at Preseed would be the hackers who maximize the reach of Preseed through their know hows of marketing solutions on the web from Google to twitter all the way to code.


OUR CULTURE








When you follow the crowd you lose yourself, but when you follow your soul you will loose the crowd. Eventually your soul tribe will appear, do not fear the process of solitude.








We manage openings for co-founder teams for Guruji's products. So each one becomes an independant startup, just as he wished.



Reactor Core


Preseed Technology Head
We need a God of codes and cloud infrastructure to lead the tech team here. Till now we have met extraordinary hackers and have done well, communicating with them. But in the next few months, Reactor Core would be the place for a strong tech head as we become the most extraordinary Indian tech startup company in the making. Almost always, we do things that circles the virtual world of codes with extraordinary hackers - if you feel you are capable of manning such an extraordinary team with simple values - write to us! We are looking for coders who are also leaders, and can inspire a team of extraordinary engineers.

Apply »
Preseed Design Head
We value simplicity - in our world we pride ourselves on our design aesthetics. This opening is not for anyone who feel their vibes flow strong with ours, unless you are someone with a subtle design sensibility and leadership fire to inspire a team of designers. Over the past few years we have learned that designers in themselves are a very different type of leader - one we would need to balance out the Reactor Core. There are countless projects related to design going on in Preseed and your role would require you to have hawkeyes over them along with the team of extraordinary talent built around you. If your values resonate with ours - connect with someone in the team, but before that - apply.

Apply »
Preseed Marketing Head
For the past 2 years we have been putting Preseed together - laying the foundation of a company based on a counter culture and a value system, based on humans.Having built an extraordinary core group of mentors/advisors who will ensure Preseed is blooming and the teams are growing, now, is the time to look for the third and final piece of the Reactor Core puzzle - The Marketing Head. If you fancy yourself to be good enough to lead the marketing efforts of a start up like no other, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply »
Preseed Advisors
About 3-6 hours per month of your time. At the end of every month I would send a detailed report of the current status and a set of properly structured questions to you to seek your advise on the key concerns of the Preseed’s next month. We will not bother you beyond this. So in essence please allow Nishchal to take about 36 hours of your time per year.

View Details » Apply »




Preseed Projects


Project Manager
We are looking for a super hero - one who can find and hire potential CEOs, nurture them and give them the fire cover to transform wonderful ideas into products. He should have the capabilities and intent to manage and run these projects himself and the maturity and far sightedness to spot his protege. If you have led/managed a startup/project at the C level and want to be part of a counter culture that is set to disrupt the start up world, you might be the chosen one.

Apply »
Marketer
Preseed Project is our main vertical responsible for customer acquisition of it’s projects which are a mere MVPs at first. We are building to house the web hustlers like you, so that the product founders focus on product development, while you focus on getting them their early adopters. We need 1 extra ordinary marketer who could -: 1. Help with the organic bootstrapped launch. We mean it. There will be no money for marketing at this stage of products at Preseed Web Lab. So you got to know the hacks of the web distribution world. 2. Have faith that this job is the key to helping some really inspired developers in changing the world.

View Details » Apply »
Investor
Look into what we have built and contiue to build deeply. If you like the potential we may have, trust us to build some great companies and save your time from evaluating each opportunity. Do a deal with us for our next 5 startups at the above mentioned rate per startup at Preseed Projects. View details below to find out our conditions good man.

View Details » Apply »




Preseed Web Lab


PWL Head
"We need someone full time who has had prior experiences in building and distributing great looking and functioning mobile/web apps. You must be mighty good at both back and front end. You must be influential in geeky communities on the web.You must also be a hippie at heart and enjoy the learning and the path on making a product alongwith the difference that the product will create for the billions who use it. "

View Details » Apply »
General Manager
In our Web Lab we have one manager per 6 ideas. (This is called a cluster at Preseed Web Lab). So in essence you have to build a new cluster of profound products from the day you join. Your job is essentially going to be about finding the inspired hacker, hustler and then a designer for each idea, managing them to deliver the MVP they are inspired to create already.

View Details » Apply »
Technology Manager
You need to be a demi-god of codes and cloud infrastructure for web/mobile apps. Basically you need to know all that we are expected to be known by the hackers at Preseed Web Lab. Only then will they have enough respect and admiration for you as their leader.

Apply »
Design Manager
You must have impeccable design sensibilities to not only touch upon all the products in your clusters - but also have the ability to lead a team of designers to ensure the ugly MVPs are ready to be touched, accepted and appreciated by millions.

Apply »
Marketing Manager
You must be able to ride the tide of early stage prelaunch marketing to being the distribution artist to early adopters - this is clearly a role to be a well coordinated leader and be building an army of web marketers for the new age of Preseed Web Lab

Apply »
Web Designers / Frontend Ugly Artists
At the stage we have some real customer metrics and an idea starts looking like it is ready and worthy of more resources. The MVP we built, now has a hand full of users even while it had rough designs. This is clearly a good sign that the product is making sense even though it is not well designed. Thats where you come in to transform it into a world class product that will disrupt the market.

View Details » Apply »
PWL Applicants
If you are a inspired hacker/hustler/designer looking to work with us on helping us sincerely and becoming one of the potential partners on one of our products listed on weblab.preseed.in then connect with us. This is neither like a full time job nor a freelance opportunity. This is clearly an opportunity to be an entrepreneur.

View Details » Apply »




Preseed Entrepreneur Lab


General Manager
In our Entrepreneur Lab we have one manager per 6 ideas. (This is called a cluster). So in essence you have to build a new cluster of profound startups from the day you join. Your job is essentially going to be about finding the inspired team of hustlers - managing/ leading them to deliver.

Apply »
Design Manager
You must have impeccable design sensibilities to not only touch upon all the products in your clusters - but also have the ability to lead a team of designers to ensure that after the first version iterations are quick and clear. Post your touch we would be ready to be accepted and appreciated by millions.

Apply »
Marketing Manager
We are building the house for hustlers like you, so that the founders can focus on the startup while you focus on getting them their early adopters.

Apply »
Sales Manager
We require an army of hustlers to close deals in Entrepreneur Lab. If you have the will to build with us upon an idea here that resonates with you, as long as you can do the hard work, we will take you in to get you ready for the big job.

Apply »




Preseed Labs


Coordinator
These are the people who are needed to coordinate each labs independantly. To know more about the labs click here. Applying to become the coordinator at Preseed it would require you to be full time as you need to be the driving force of the team and its workgroups.

Apply »
Hiring Manager
People who are constantly keeping a close eye on the hippies that have joined hands with us - on a level this would be a role from performance management to pulling the trigger. HR is one of the most important aspects of Preseed because our liberal culture it tests us in new dynamic ways of team building and retention; this is something we are in the process of strengthening, with you perhaps!

Apply »




Preseed Media Network


PMN Editor
We are in search of someone who loves to spend his / her day around progressive infotainment for PMN is loaded with that.

Apply »
Social Media Handler
We are in search of people who surround themselves with progressive content ranging from the most cutting edge tech startups to arts, crazy and truth. Together we manage Preseed Media Network - our culture hub of daily curations. Your voice added to ours will cause a new age ripple effect that many people are waiting to hear. Join us to liberate and inspire people!

Apply »




Team Care Unit


Coordinator Team
Here we hustle with people who keep the teams actions coordinated saving them from being too scattered. The role of the coordinator is one of the most important roles in the team - only to find harmony in the chaos of all the labs in the process of being built.

Apply »
Web Page Team
This team is of the fastest frontend coders in team, they are packed with web design sensibilities beyond their years. Do you have what it takes to be a frontend Ninja on our team?

Apply »
Evangelist Team
Souls who dance to the harmonious vibes of Preseed join together in the Evangelist team to inspire faith in many. These are the voices to the community - spreading love, inspiration, faith and actions without any boundaries. Being an evangelist in Preseed would truly need you to be able to amplify your voice, mind and power manifold.

Apply »
PAC Marketer Team
We consider connecting dots one of the most important role in Preseed, especially when to do something extraordinary there needs to be many dots connected strong. Preseed Application Central Marketing team would be the hippies who maximize the reach of one of the most important websites in Preseed - mainly to attract and funnel talent - if you are good at marketing and hr then lets take it forward!

Apply »




Startup Kitchen


Mentors
Our primary and major focus lies in filtering the startups with founders who have the ability to preserve and hustle to build and drive their startup. If you are an expert in your domain and willing to nurture them and give them the cover-fire/advice/mentorship to transform their wonderful ideas into products.

Apply »
Manager
In Startup Kitchen we will have one manager per cluster of startups. So in essence you have to manage a portfolio and build a network of mentors suitable for that portfolio from the day you join. Your job is essentially going to be about finding the inspired team of mentors/advisors - managing/ leading them to deliver. If you have led/managed a startup/project at the C level and want to be part of a counterculture that is set to disrupt the start-up world.

Apply »







Say Hello