Manara Naqvi

Student innovator combining leadership, creative thinking, and ethical technology exploration.

Delhi, India
iammanaranaqvi@gmail.com
manaranaqvi.com

Professional Evolution

Team Lead, National Youth Ideathon

2023 - Present
IIT Delhi

Led a team of 4 to rank in the top 1000 out of 150,000+ teams nationwide in a startup competition.

Top 1000 RankTeam LeadershipStartup Competition
LeadershipStrategyPublic SpeakingInnovation

Founder

2021 - 2023
Eco Gardens Squad

Founded a student-led micro-garden startup offering DIY garden kits.

Founder ExperienceSustainabilityProduct Launch
EntrepreneurshipSustainabilityProduct Design

Founder and Host

2019 - 2021
Manara Podcast

Launched an Instagram podcast conducting live global dialogues on mental health, racism and generational divides to foster cross-cultural empathy.

Media ProductionGlobal OutreachCommunication
Content CreationAudio EditingSocial Media StrategyInterviewing

Technical Arsenal

Creative Tools

Adobe PhotoshopPremiere ProFigmaDaVinci Resolve

Content & Media

Podcast productionAudio editingSocial media strategyVisual storytelling

Project Skills

Event coordinationTeam leadershipCommunity engagementDesign thinking

Research & Inquiry

Artificial Intelligence EthicsAttention EngineeringTechnology & SocietyDigital Media Influence

Foundation

Mayoor School Noida

VIII-X: | XI-XII:
2020-21 to 2024-25

Secondary and Senior Secondary Education