Name: Arjun Arora
Role: Founder
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
“First Ask Yourself Who You Want To Be, Then Go Do That!”
Arjun Arora's professional journey is a testament to resilience and determination. He is a trailblazer at the intersection of AI technology, career coaching, and education.
His path was shaped by overcoming numerous challenges associated with being an immigrant, first-generation college student, and LGBTQ+ individual. For years, he faced societal barriers and cultural challenges that hindered his career aspirations. However, he remained steadfast in his determination to not let these constraints dictate his path and success.
After investing over 10,000 hours in personal career development and seeking guidance from career coaches and university advisors nationwide, Arjun emerged as a nationally recognized leader in ethical AI technology and data science through persistence, intentional planning, and focused efforts.
With a decade of industry experience, Arjun has educated more than 5,000 business and technical leaders on AI ethics, career growth, and data science across multiple Fortune 500 organizations. As a data scientist, enterprise sales leader, and educator, Arjun spearheaded 100+ enterprise AI projects for global companies, driving $10M+ in ROI through responsible AI systems.
His commitment to democratizing access to quality advising is evident in his founding of Advisor.AI, a company on a mission to ensure that every student has the flexibility, support, and quality of instruction to prepare for transformative career success. Arjun is equally passionate about ensuring that technology is used and built responsibly, as it is often not promoted by leaders in an ethical way.
Arjun actively participates in philanthropic initiatives such as the Arjun Arora '15 Sports Business Institute Research Grant, which helps hundreds of university students grow personally and professionally each year. He has supported thousands of students and experienced professionals in topics relating to professional growth and has mentored numerous LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and startups to find accelerated success.
Name: Dr. Radhika Seshan
Role: Advisor, Education Partnerships
Experience: Dr. Radhika Seshan has 25+ years of experience across leading professional and academic programs and developing technology partnerships. During her tenure as dean at Northeastern University and San Diego State University, she led transformative initiatives to elevate student success, build partnerships, and enhance the brand and reach of programs that serve returning, professional, and global learners. Ph.D. in International Economics, Uni. of Houston and B.A. Uni. of Chennai.
Name: Kelly Deily
Role: Advisor, Career Services
Experience: Career Services Director with 10+ years of experience in supporting 1,000s of students to find career success (including our own founder Arjun), ex-Deloitte, and former recruiter.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
"Cast a wider net in terms of industries and job responsibilities. The more open and curious you are, the more opportunities you'll have at your disposal."
Name: Brian Backus
Role: Advisor, Product & Strategy
Experience: 20+ years of executive experience in family media, co-founder of his 4th start-up, Hello Wonder, using AI to reimagine the internet for families, released 53 products at Amazon in 2 years, producer at Disney and DreamWorks. Harvard, MBA and USC, MFA.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
“You have to go out on a limb to get the best fruit.”
Name: Peter O'Toole
Role: Education Partnerships
Experience: Peter J. O’Toole is a seasoned sales executive with 10+ years of experience in managing strategic accounts and supporting more than 70+ projects at industry-leading companies like Handshake, ZipRecruiter, and Headspace. 1x founder, DJ, and passionate about helping others.
Name: Alan Beaudrie
Role: Partnerships & Student Advising
Experience: 10+ years of experience across higher education and academic advising. Nationally recognized, award-winning academic advisor and owner of Beaudrie College Success Coaching, LLC. Previous experiences include advising students for success at ASU and University of Arizona.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
"The purpose of college is not to prepare you for what you will do the rest of your life. It is to prepare you for your first steps after graduation. You just need to make sure you are going in the right direction."
Name: Stephen Blaker
Role: International Student Success
Experience: Cofounder @ Blaker & Granet, 10+ years of experience in supporting students and professionals in finding career success while navigating the U.S. immigration labyrinth. Works with clients across industries including tech, healthcare, real estate and apparel.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
"Where there is a will, there is a way."
Name: Rushi Amin
Role: Finance
Experience: 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, startups, and governance, passionate about student success and mentoring. Kutztown University alumni board ambassador.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
"If you've done well in life, it's your duty to send the elevator back down."
Name: Patrick Driscoll
Role: Investor Relations
Experience: General Partner and Venture Capitalist at Chasing Rainbows, Deployed $20M to 22 startups, led global initiatives for LGBTQ+ investors and startups across US, Latin America, & Europe.
BEST PIECE OF CAREER ADVICE
“Create a supportive network of mentors, colleagues, and teammates who share a common goal. Seek individuals who challenge you with unique perspectives. While everyone shares a common objective, the varied paths taken contribute to the strength and longevity of the team and company."
Name: Shubham Shinde
Role: Engineering
Experience: 4+ years of AI research, computer science, and student advising experience. MS in Computer Science from Santa Clara. Ex-Amazon, 4X AI hackathon winner, 1x founder, and data analytics researcher at Berkeley. Dedicated to technological innovation and community development. Optimized speed and accuracy of academic advising AI models by 75%
