GOPIO NEWS BULLETIN
GOPIO-CT's 'College and Beyond' Event Enlightens Students with Expert Insights
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he Global Organization of People of Indian Origin - Connecticut Chapter (GOPIOCT) hosted a highly engaging networking and panel discussion event titled ‘College and Beyond’ on Saturday, December 23rd, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Stamford, Connecticut. The event, aimed at high school and college students returning home for holidays and young professionals, was a resounding success with total attendance. The panel discussion, adeptly coordinated and moderated by GOPIO-CT Board Member Nandu Kuppuswamy, Managing Partner at Ambrosian Sun Advisors, featured speakers who shared their wisdom and insights on various aspects of college and professional life. The goal was to equip high school students with a roadmap to navigate the challenging college
Panelists and Moderator at the GOPIO-CT Youth and Young Professional Networking Event, from l. to r. Sushanth, Akarapu, Swaminathan, Bhalla, Chavan, Jha and Kuppuswamy
admissions process, prepare for the transition from high school to college, where support systems shift, and understand how to leverage academic and non-academic opportunities to achieve professional goals. The panellists were Mr Shubin Jha, CIO of Menai Financial Group, a crypto hedge fund; Ms Ruchi Bhalla, VP of
GOPIO International Chairman Dr. Abraham Speaking at the event. 8 | JANUARY 2024
Global Talent Management at Pitney Bowes; Mr Adarsh Sushanth, S/W Engineer at Vanguard; Mr Kabir Chavan, Analyst at AQR’s Global Trading Dept.; Mr Shouri Akarapu, a Senior at Brown University; Ms Veda Swaminathan, Sophomore at UChicago; Mr Gourav Bansal - Junior at UChicago; Ms Himani Narayan, a Sophomore at Pace
