Harshdeep Kaushal — CEO

✨ On a journey to build the world’s smartest professional community 🚀 Hi, I’m 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥, a 21-year-old 4th-year Chemical Engineering student at 𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲, passionate about startups, content creation, and helping people grow. Over the past 3 years, I’ve led multiple teams, managed pan-India events, and built communities that spark meaningful conversations. Along the way, I realised something simple yet powerful: 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭. That’s why I’m building 𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇, a global platform designed for founders, hustlers, and curious learners. A one-stop hub to: 🔹 Build a personal brand that stands out 🔹 Network with like-minded people 🔹 Join curated communities & expert-led events 🔹 Showcase what you’re building 🔹 Launch ideas, get feedback, and find opportunities 🔹 For Founders: Get real feedback & discover your ICP I also host “𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐁𝐢𝐠”, a podcast where I sit down with startup founders, creators, entrepreneurs, and young professionals who are building incredible things during or right after college. Their stories are all about grit, learning, and chasing what matters. 🎙️ As a Gen Z founder, I deeply relate to the urge to start something of your own, experimenting, and following curiosity. That’s why I’m documenting my journey and sharing insights about 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 on LinkedIn and YouTube so others can learn and build alongside me. 💡 If you’re someone who loves to learn, build, and grow, let’s connect. Together, we can create opportunities and shape the future.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a dynamic leader in the education and startup ecosystem.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 3 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Communication
Online Content Creation
Event Management
Leadership
Social Media
Business Growth
Brand Marketing
Event Planning

Career Highlights

Founder of a global platform for entrepreneurs.
Host of a podcast featuring startup stories.
Led successful events engaging thousands of students.

Work Experience

HATCH

Founder & CEO (11 mos)

Recotap ABM Platform

Growth Marketer (3 mos)

AZeotropy, IIT Bombay

Events and PR Manager (1 yr 4 mos)

E-Cell, IIT Bombay

Events & PR and Media Coordinator (2 yrs 6 mos)

Think Big

Podcaster (3 yrs 1 mo)

Techfest, IIT Bombay

Event Coordinator (1 yr)

Event Organizer (1 mo)

NCC IIT Bombay

Cadet (7 mos)

Mood Indigo IIT Bombay

Organiser (1 mo)

YouTube

Content Creator (3 yrs 7 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Harshdeep Kaushal

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India3 yrs 7 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Founder of a global platform for entrepreneurs.
Host of a podcast featuring startup stories.
Led successful events engaging thousands of students.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a dynamic leader in the education and startup ecosystem.

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Skills

Core Skills

CommunicationOnline Content CreationEvent ManagementLeadershipSocial MediaBusiness GrowthBrand MarketingEvent Planning

Other Skills

Self-ManagementPersonal DevelopmenthostTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSocial Media MarketingGrowth ManagementGrowth AccelerationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)SalesAdvertisingPositive DisciplineTeamworkOrganization SkillsBusiness Strategy

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Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Hatch

Founder & CEO

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Recotap abm platform

Growth Marketer

May 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Business GrowthBrand MarketingGrowth ManagementGrowth Acceleration

Azeotropy, iit bombay

Events and PR Manager

Jul 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

1. Spearheaded strategic planning and successful launch of Zonal events across Gujarat, Pune, and Mumbai, engaging‬‭ 700+‬‭ students and driving a‬‭ 3x‬‭ increase‬‭ in brand presence across key regions‬.
2. Led a team of‬‭ 200+‬‭ campus ambassadors across‬‭ 100+‬‭ colleges, boosting ground publicity by 80%‬
3.‭ Managed‬‭ AZeoPress & BiWeekly Buzz‬‭ series connecting‬‭ with‬‭ 12K+‬‭ participants‬‭ 40% y-o-y‬‭ increase‬
4. Connected‬‭ 600+‬‭ students with international‬‭ professors‬‭ & industry leaders‬‭ for insightful discussion‬
5. Manage Hospitality of over 1000+ Participants and 50+ guests for the 1-day event during the semester.
6. Secured and non-monetary deal worth INR 0.8 million with 20+ Social Media outreach partners.

Event ManagementEvent PlanningSocial MediaLeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam Management+1

E-cell, iit bombay

Events & PR and Media Coordinator

May 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

1. Contributed to developing a startup portal, empowering entrepreneurs to connect and showcase their ventures.
2. Established connections with 20+ startups, actively documenting and charting their entrepreneurial journeys.
3. Led the E-Cell PG Orientation, coordinating with a team to create a welcoming community and drive growth.
4. Curated an engaging Instagram series highlighting innovative ventures in the vibrant ecosystem of IIT Bombay.
5. Responsible for curating and publishing engaging LinkedIn content, including company analyses and business insights, resulting in a 20% increase in followers and enhanced industry partnerships in my tenure with E-Cell at IIT Bombay.

Event PlanningEvent ManagementSocial MediaTeam Leadership

Think big

Podcaster

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

The Think Big is a podcast about stories of Startups, Founders, Content Creators, Software developers, Entrepreneurs, and people doing fantastic work in their fields during or after college.

CommunicationSelf-ManagementPersonal DevelopmenthostOnline Content Creation

Techfest, iit bombay

2 roles

Event Coordinator

Dec 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Event PlanningCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)CommunicationSalesAdvertising

Event Organizer

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

CommunicationEvent Management

Ncc iit bombay

Cadet

Nov 2022 – Jun 2023 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Positive DisciplineSelf-ManagementTeamworkPersonal DevelopmentTeam Management

Mood indigo iit bombay

Organiser

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Organization Skills

Youtube

Content Creator

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

"I talk about startups, college, and entrepreneurship on my channel. I also have a podcast named 'DE3P C45T,' where I engage in conversations with people in the tech community who are doing amazing work, such as starting successful startups, securing internships, and landing job opportunities at big tech companies. I learn from them, and you can expect new videos from me pretty much every week."

CommunicationOnline Content Creation