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 - PresentIIT 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 - 2023Eco Gardens Squad
Founded a student-led micro-garden startup offering DIY garden kits.
Founder ExperienceSustainabilityProduct Launch
EntrepreneurshipSustainabilityProduct Design
Founder and Host
2019 - 2021Manara 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