Bhavya Viswanath
🌿 Graduating 2026 · BBA · Mahindra University

Bhavya Viswanath

Business Student  ·  Climate & Carbon Markets  ·  ESG Research  ·  Hyderabad, India

"There's no point counting the stairs before you start climbing."

I'm drawn to this quote because it reflects the kind of path I've chosen for myself. The career I'm pursuing doesn't come with a clear, followable structure or a well defined roadmap. That uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when there's so much that is still unknown and so much left to figure out. But instead of getting stuck in that, I've learned to approach things step by step. I focus on understanding what's in front of me, figuring out how things actually work, rather than panicking about the scale of what I don't yet know.

That's also why carbon removal feels like the right space for me. It carries a larger vision of creating real change, something that directly contributes to the public good and addresses a need that is urgent right now. Being part of something that is still being shaped, while also having the potential to create meaningful impact, is what keeps me genuinely interested and invested.

Alongside this, I'm drawn to strong branding and storytelling, especially the kind that builds a clear sense of purpose and brings people together around ideas that matter. I'm equally interested in going beyond the surface level, understanding how a business truly runs, how decisions are made, how systems function, and how everything comes together behind the scenes. I naturally lean towards learning the core ins and outs rather than just observing outcomes.

I'm constantly trying to learn and improve in a way that feels intentional. On one side, I actively explore and work with AI tools, understanding how they can be used effectively. On the other, I consciously take time away from fast moving screens to reduce constant stimulation, improve focus, and build a healthier attention span. For me, it's about creating a balance that allows me to think clearly, stay grounded, and keep moving forward with purpose.

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Mahindra University · Hyderabad, India
Bachelor of Business Administration
August 2023 – 2026 (Expected Graduation)
⭐ GPA 8.3 / 10
🏅Best-in-Class Research Project (Dec 2024) analysed graduate outcomes in India using Excel-based surveys and z-tests.
Academic Performance · Relevant Courses
Business CommunicationsA+
Entrepreneurship & New Venture CreationA
UI/UX Design PrinciplesA
Business StrategyB+
Connected TechnologiesA+
Customer ExperienceA+
Branding & Brand ManagementA
Principles of E-commerce & MarketplacesA+

Work Experience

Greenko Group
Jun Aug 2025
Research Intern
  • Analysed CEA, NLDC, and MNRE data to assess India's 2030 renewable energy targets.
  • Built Excel dashboards and forecasting models projecting capacity and generation mix.
  • Consolidated insights into visual reports used by Greenko's strategy team for planning.
Renewable EnergyExcel DashboardsForecastingData Analysis
Mangamma Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2024 Jan 2025
Business Intern  ·  Ammamma's Brand
  • Assisted in investor meetings by preparing financial and marketing briefs for upcoming product lines.
  • Evaluated Q-commerce marketing campaigns and proposed budget reallocations to improve promotional reach.
  • Conducted nationwide pickle-market research and contributed to packaging and label design for new launches.
Investor RelationsMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyQ-Commerce
GAIA
Dec 2023 Oct 2024
Founder · Ideation Development
  • Co-founded and led the ideation of a concept to convert agricultural waste into biochar as a mechanism for carbon credit generation and soil health improvement.
  • Researched carbon-credit frameworks, ESG impact metrics, and biochar market sizing through the ideation phase.
  • Presented the concept at the Hult Prize Mumbai Summit ranked Top 360 of 10,000 teams globally.
Carbon CreditsESG ResearchHult PrizeMarket Research

Projects & Case Studies

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Carbon Markets · Policy · Research
Integrity: The New Currency of Carbon Markets — CRCF, PACM, and the Cost of Regulatory Misalignment

Co-authored with Akshith Bathena and Dr. Vinay Sharma. Examines regulatory misalignment between the EU's Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification Regulation (CRCF) and the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM), with a focus on double-counting risks and verification arbitrage for biochar and enhanced rock weathering projects in India.

📎 Paper in progress

People and Purpose Podcast
Media · Leadership · Podcast
People & Purpose Podcast

Co-hosted Episode 01 of "People & Purpose" with Hrishikesh Kashyap exploring the 6 Habits of Exceptional Leaders. A conversation about purpose-driven leadership, real-world decision making, and building a meaningful career.

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ShadeSync
UX · AI · Customer Experience
ShadeSync AI Makeup Shade Matcher

Designed and built an AI-powered app that analyses skin tone and undertone to recommend cross-brand makeup shades. Built using the Loveable AI tool as part of a UX & Customer Experience course project.

Ammamma's Brand
Consulting · Q-Commerce · Brand Strategy
Ammamma's Market Strategy Consulting

Consumer perception and competitive benchmarking project for Ammamma's (Mangamma Foods). Developing strategic positioning and customer-recall recommendations to strengthen presence across Q-commerce platforms.

Education Interrupted Research Report
Research · Business Communications
Education Interrupted Research Report

Primary research into the decline of emerging graduates in India. Used surveys, z-tests, and Excel analysis to examine curriculum gaps, institutional support, and graduate readiness. Awarded Best-in-Class.

Dating App UI/UX
UI/UX · Product Design
Dating App UI/UX Redesign

Redesigned the user interface and experience of a dating app to improve usability, safety cues, and match quality. Applied user research, wireframing, and interaction design principles.

Autoeye Vehicles
IoT · Connected Technologies
Autoeye Vehicles IoT Business Solution

Explored how IoT devices can be deployed within a business context to improve societal outcomes focusing on vehicle monitoring and intelligent fleet insights to reduce inefficiencies and emissions.

Anveza.Ai
AI · Capstone · Strategy
Anveza.Ai Capstone Project

Collaborating directly with the founders of Anveza.Ai on a capstone project. Working on strategy, business development, and understanding how AI tools can be positioned for real-world impact.

Certifications & Courses

ESG Impact: Investor Perspective
University of Pennsylvania · The Wharton School · Coursera
ESG Impact: Investor Perspective
📅 Completed February 3, 2026  ·  Prof. Christopher Geczy
Adjunct Professor of Finance · Academic Director, Wharton Wealth Management Initiative
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ESG Risks and Opportunities
University of Pennsylvania · The Wharton School · Coursera
ESG Risks and Opportunities
📅 Completed February 3, 2026  ·  Prof. Witold Henisz
Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management · Director, Political Risk Lab
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ESG and Climate Change
University of Pennsylvania · The Wharton School · Coursera
ESG and Climate Change
📅 Completed January 28, 2026  ·  Prof. Sarah E. Light
Associate Professor, Legal Studies & Business Ethics, Wharton
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Marketplace Simulations Certificate
Marketplace Simulations
Certificate of Completion Marketplace Simulation
Awarded for successfully completing a Marketplace business simulation managing product portfolios, advertising campaigns, distribution channels, demand, sales, and finances in a simulated competitive environment using the Balanced Scorecard framework.
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Udemy
Microsoft Excel Beginner to Advanced
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UNCC United Nations Climate Change
Climate Change: From Learning to Action

Extracurricular Activities

Leadership · On Campus
Entrepreneurship &
Innovation Cell

Mahindra University's EIC drives campus entrepreneurship in coordination with the Institution's Innovation Council of India. Led 15+ volunteers across events and campus-wide initiatives.

EntrepX 25
🏛️ Vice-President
November 2024 August 2025
Led campus entrepreneurship initiatives; managed 15+ volunteers across events, workshops, and documentation.
📋 Secretary
September November 2024
Supported event communications, vendor coordination, and social-media outreach.
Horse riding
🐴 Horse Riding

An equestrian enthusiast who finds balance and discipline in riding. The focus, patience, and non-verbal communication that riding demands translate powerfully into leadership.

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📚 Book Reading

Drawn to books at the intersection of business, sustainability, and human behaviour a creative outlet and a way to stay intellectually curious about the world.

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🏺 Miniature Clay Modelling

Creates intricate miniature sculptures in polymer clay a meditative craft that sharpens attention to detail and spatial thinking in a very hands-on way.