Charismatic, passionate, forward-thinking, gifted – I met Gaurav in Fall of 2022 when he joined the Master of Engineering Management program at Duke University. Gaurav came to me with a perfectly curated proposal for a student organization he was hoping to launch - Bean Together Coffee Club. As a strong advocate for student wellness, Gaurav envisioned an outlet for students to have conversation, music, and companionship over a cup of craft coffee, offering a true break for our students who experience stressful days.

Gaurav was my intern last summer and I was really pleased with all the work he did. His passion and enthusiasm is fantastic (which always make working with someone much easier), but most importantly I was impressed with curiosity and passion for breaking down a market and digging for opportunities for Dolby. He was constantly scouring companies and looking for gaps and opportunities in the wellness market for Dolby to consider. He had great market segmentation skills, and strong business acumen. If you are exploring new possibilities for your company, Gaurav is kind of guy you want on your team.

Gaurav offered insightful recommendations for go-to-market strategy for a climate tech energy venture. He has a talent for reducing complex greenfield investment opportunities to their bare essentials: defining what must be true for the investment to work, and the discrete steps to test those hypotheses. He is also one of the best-read people I've ever had the pleasure to work with, and he has a particular interest in technology. He has frequently brought up new strategies that I had never considered.

Gaurav as an absolute delight to have on your side! As a team member and leader, he is encouraging, engaged, and willing to help whenever necessary. His natural people skills and relationship-building abilities keep him in good graces with everyone, from the team members he supervises to his supervisors. Thanks to these talents, he is able make the best out of any situation while ensuring that everyone contributes and feels valued. I highly recommend Gaurav for any team, as he will bring the best out of everyone and have a great time doing it.

Gaurav offered insightful recommendations for go-to-market strategy for a climate tech energy venture. He has a talent for reducing complex greenfield investment opportunities to their bare essentials: defining what must be true for the investment to work, and the discrete steps to test those hypotheses. He is also one of the best-read people I've ever had the pleasure to work with, and he has a particular interest in technology. He has frequently brought up new strategies that I had never considered.