Jaiveer Talwar

• ·International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: HL: Maths Applications & Interpretations, Economics, Business; SL: Chemistry, English Language and Literature, French
• ·IGCSEs: 9 subjects, 7 A's and 2 A*'s: International Mathematics, Business Studies, Chemistry, French, Physics, Global Perspectives, First Language English, Economics, Literature in English
• ·National Marathi Exam: A

• ·Behavioural Economics: A- (0.5 CU)
• ·Data and Statistics: A+ (0.5 CU)

• ·1530 — 780 Mathematics, 750 English

• ·Awarded to students with more than 5 A's across the IGCSE exams.

• ·Achieved the highest grade in IGCSE French from Cathedral School: A* (95%).

• ·Placed second in school; demonstrated proficiency in the French language and cultural knowledge.

• ·Awarded by the school for outstanding overall academic performance across all IB subjects in Grade 11.

• ·Awarded by the school for outstanding achievement in French in Grade 11 (IB French B SL).

• ·Designed and prototyped an electronic obstacle detection cane for visually impaired individuals; addresses the critical gap left by traditional white canes, which can sometimes miss certain obstacles.
• ·Handled product design, including custom-made components and circuits, as well as prototyping internally and with external manufacturers across the globe.
• ·Integrated an ultrasonic distance sensor, microcontroller, and haptic vibration motor into a standard cane form factor; device alerts users through handle vibration, requiring no app, screen, or Bluetooth.
• ·Implemented GPS technology to ensure user safety, as seen in the Exactech internship.
• ·Targeted at dense urban markets including Mumbai and Dubai, where above-ground hazards are prevalent; positioned as an affordable alternative to existing electronic mobility aids; planned pilots with schools for the blind and NGOs in India and the UAE.
• ·Conducted first pilot at Kamla Mehta School for the Blind, Mumbai; every participant said they would use ClearWay again; average ratings of 9.7/10 for obstacle-detection confidence and 9.3/10 for feedback clarity; zero learning curve, as all participants understood the feedback immediately with no training required.

• ·Utilizing a print-on-demand model for the online clothing business; co-ordinating with manufacturers and customers; overseeing product selection and quality control.
• ·Raised INR 3,50,000 at a Helping Hands Foundation fundraiser; donated profits to a pediatric cancer charity.

• ·Took part in an online design thinking programme run by the School of Design and Architecture under Dr Shaji Panicker, in a team of 8 students.
• ·Worked through the Empathise, Define and Ideate stages; the team replaced its first problem, orbital debris, when it proved unfeasible in the time frame and moved to student study habits.
• ·Framed the problem around phone distraction and proposed combining active-learning methods in one study app; the team submitted a final problem statement, How Might We statement and ideation deck.

• ·Authoring a 4,000-word IB Business Management Extended Essay examining BMW's EV portfolio expansion and its contribution to European sales growth (2019–2024), applying five analytical frameworks.

• ·Assisted with treasury operations including cash management, banking coordination, and financial documentation; supported the team in monitoring transactions and understanding corporate treasury processes within a large conglomerate.

• ·Gained exposure to medical equipment distribution, including prosthetics, service operations, logistics, inventory management, and import processes. Developed understanding of HR, finance, and overall business functions within a healthcare company.
• ·Applied learnings to Clearway, drawing parallels between Exactech's assistive device commercialization pipeline and GPS technology.

• ·Gained insights into products, commercial models, customer acquisition processes, machine maintenance, HR practices, and global procurement.

• ·Developed a website and e-commerce platform to promote the Trust's mission of preserving ancient Vedic texts, culture and the Sanskrit language on a global scale.
• ·Collaborated with trustees to understand their vision and required features for the website; created and adhered to a project timeline.

• ·Assisted the Managing Director with call screening; minuted internal and external client meetings.
• ·Attended a meeting with potential business partners to assess the opportunity for a joint venture targeting adhesive sales in Europe; researched international business practices.

• ·Founded the Cathedral Entrepreneurship Society, the school's first student-led entrepreneurship organization.
• ·Grew the society to over 250 active members within the first year through active outreach and engaging programming.
• ·Organized workshops, startup simulations, and guest speaker sessions to promote innovation and business thinking among students.
• ·Launched The Venture magazine with student-contributed articles related to entrepreneurship.
• ·Launched The CES Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• ·Built collaborations with local entrepreneurs and alumni to provide mentorship and real-world exposure.

• ·Writing and publishing articles for the school's STEM magazine, Decrypted.
• ·Creating educational videos to explain scientific phenomena for the club's social media.
• ·Gained a position on the club's organizing committee, leading body of the club.
• ·Organized the 2025 & 2026 Cathedral Mathematics Competition involving over 5,000 students from schools across the world. Developed a website that automated the entire event process, from registration data to computing competition results seamlessly, requiring minimal intervention from the team who worked with me to run the event.
• ·Organized CATH CON 2025 and 2026, an international coding competition with hundreds of student participants.

• ·Co-founded a platform to promote underrepresented Indian art forms; collaborated with local artists and hosted exhibitions featuring Madhubani, Gond, and Mandala styles.
• ·Organized workshops for underprivileged children, engaging 100+ visitors, educating 20+ children, and raising INR 60,000 for the Raksha Foundation's Art Department.

• ·Conceptualised a platform to replace gifts on special occasions with contributions to charities; building relationships with charities including Thane SPCA to register on the website.
• ·Promoted throughout school to encourage sustainability during the holiday period; raised INR 300,000 in the initial campaign.
• ·Accessible at giftsthatgive.in

Formerly Quarantine Cravings

• ·Conducted extensive recipe testing to create inclusive homemade treats and developed a dedicated website to share recipes with families.
• ·Created an app and developed a range of convenient baking mixes designed to make home baking simpler and more accessible.
• ·The app includes a feature that scans ingredient labels to identify potential allergens and ingredients of concern, including nuts and gluten-containing ingredients — inspired by personal and family experiences with food allergies and celiac disease.
• ·Accessible at sametablebakes.com

• ·Completed a four-course, non-credit specialization: AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists, AI Applications in Marketing and Finance, AI Applications in People Management, and AI Strategy and Governance.
• ·Studied the fundamentals of machine learning, deep learning and big data, and how firms apply natural language processing and consumer analytics to marketing, finance and HR decisions.
• ·Examined how organizations adopt and govern AI to drive digital transformation, including data privacy considerations in people management.
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• ·Independently studied MIT's undergraduate multivariable calculus course: vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, double, triple and line integrals, and vector calculus (Green's, Stokes' and Divergence Theorems).
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• ·Acquired practical knowledge in startup formation, lean methodologies, and product-market fit validation.
• ·Collaborated on simulated startup projects, focusing on innovation, fundraising, and strategic growth planning.
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• ·Gained hands-on experience in developing sustainable business models that address social and environmental challenges.
• ·Learned to measure social impact and apply innovative financing strategies for mission-driven ventures.
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