Vibha Kagzi — Co-Founder

As Founder & CEO of ReachIvy.com (2011), an education & career advisory firm, I guide students to reach top universities & shape their careers. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School & BSc from Carnegie Mellon University, with courses from UC Berkeley, LSE, IIM Ahmedabad, ISB, & XIC. I’m a Certified Leadership Coach (Coach for Life, USA). At Harvard, I co-authored a case for the Negotiations Department, now part of the curriculum. With professional experience across finance, fashion, media, & PR, I’ve worked at BlackRock, my family’s fashion business, & helped establish a hedge fund in India. These experiences enable me to successfully mentor individuals. I’m a 2-time TEDx speaker: “Is Ivy League the Passport to Success?" & “Break the Career Code: Make the Future Work for You." I served as President of the Harvard Club of Mumbai, was on the Executive Board, of the Carnegie Mellon Admissions Council, & chaired the Education Committee at the Indian Merchants’ Chambers. As the host of House of Experts, I bring insights from top professionals, exploring niche & mainstream careers. My podcast series Break the Career Code, features interviews with industry leaders on future trends & career roles. My expertise in studying abroad has garnered ~5 million views on Quora. What ReachIvy.com & I can do for you: * Build strategies for college admission * Select the right programs & colleges * Strategize application essays & interview preparation * Guide post-application waitlists, financial aid * Map career paths, job interview strategy, offer LinkedIn/resume support I’m the author of Break the MBA Code, a go-to guide for top college admissions, & Break the Career Code, which explores how industries & future work are changing. My work has been featured in media outlets like the NDTV, ET Now, Economic Times, Indian Express, Forbes, & Business Standard. I’ve been invited to speak at forums such as the Government of Maharashtra’s National Start up day 2025, World Economic forum events-Davos, IIT Bombay, Citibank, & YPO, Ladies Who Lead, Kala Ghoda Festival & have received awards like ‘Woman of Excellence’ (Women Economic Forum 2018) & ‘Woman Business Leader’ (Titan Masterminds 2020). Beyond academics, I’m an avid trekker, having visited 70+ countries. It helps me guide students in their global choices. I’m also a certified diver, yoga trainer, fitness enthusiast, & trained classical singer. I recently won a silver medal in the Mumbai district-level table tennis championship (2024). Reach me via (help@reachivy.com) or Insta (@vibha.kagzi).

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Education and Career Advisory with a strong entrepreneurial background.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 20 yrs 1 mo