LAKSHYA KASHYAP
Summary
Founder and systems strategist focused on building emotionally intelligent tech for marginalized and queer communities, with a background in education leadership and product thinking from Harvard. Currently developing TitliDating, a trauma-informed platform focused on queer wellness, content-based matchmaking, and allyship. Experienced in no-code MVPs, data systems, and scaling purpose-driven ventures from the ground up.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Shabbat Hosting Lab Fellow
Harvard Hillel
02.2025 - Current
- Hosted Shabbat gatherings fostering belonging and dialogue across cultural identities
- Gained leadership experience in interfaith hospitality and community design
Founder
TitliDating
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: India’s First Queer-First Dating & Wellness Platform
- Website: http://titlidating.com
- Launched AI-powered MVP for emotional matchmaking and wellness for queer women, trans women, and non-binary users in India
- 13K+ followers on Instagram in 15 days; preparing to launch Queer Sutras podcast
- Designed backend workflows using Notion, Zapier, and Google Forms to simulate AI matching
- Built a cross-functional founding team with a mental health doctor, legal advisor, and tech intern
- India’s First Queer-First Dating & Wellness Platform
- Website: http://titlidating.com
Principal Intern
Boston Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed full PAL practicum under Harvard’s School Leadership Pathway
- Josiah Quincy: Built MCAS/SAT data dashboards; supported $223M school redesign
- Mather: Led instructional audits, built pacing trackers, and implemented RTI interventions
- Delivered on all four PAL tasks including leadership, community engagement, and operational strategy
Co-Founder & Consultant
Gurukul
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Caste Equity & Higher Ed Mentorship
- Co-founded Gurukul to mentor 35+ caste-marginalized students, placing them in top Indian institutions like IIT, JNU, and AMU
- Built and managed SOP content pipelines, progress tracking systems, and automated outreach workflows using no-code tools
- Developed low-tech conversion funnels for rural mentees using WhatsApp, Forms, and Sheets—achieving a 60%+ program completion rate
- Caste Equity & Higher Ed Mentorship
Consultant
Arunodaya Seva Sansthan
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Led strategy for key programs, supporting 2,000+ students
- Designed data dashboards and tracking systems using Google Sheets & Forms
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess program impact and student retention
Founder
Thaliwala
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Peer-to-Peer Food & Housing Network for Discriminated Students
- Built platform for Dalit and Bihari students facing discrimination in Delhi University accommodations
- Coordinated meal delivery for 25+ students and arranged 10+ housing matches via WhatsApp and Google Sheets
- Tackled systemic exclusion through community-led support
- Peer-to-Peer Food & Housing Network for Discriminated Students
Education
Ed.M. - School Leadership Pathway
Harvard University – Graduate School of Education
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Policy Studies
University of Delhi
Skills
- Notion
- Zapier
- Google Forms
- Glide
- Webflow
- MVP design
- no-code automation
- user research
- trauma-informed UX
- Community Growth
- Education Strategy
Certification
Queer-Affirmative Mental Health (2024)
Awards
- Shabbat Hosting Fellow – Harvard Hillel
- Runner-Up – DU Inter-College Quiz Competition
- Editorial Board Member – Undergraduate Magazine Committee
- Instagram Growth – 16K followers, 1M+ views via @harvardbihari
Publications
Digital Populism and the Backlash Against Caste-Based Equity in Global Higher Education, Published research analyzing the intersection of caste discrimination and digital populism., Available on Harvard’s Research Portal.
Timeline
Shabbat Hosting Lab Fellow
Harvard Hillel
02.2025 - Current
Principal Intern
Boston Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Founder
TitliDating
02.2024 - Current
Co-Founder & Consultant
Gurukul
08.2022 - 05.2025
Consultant
Arunodaya Seva Sansthan
06.2021 - 07.2024
Founder
Thaliwala
01.2021 - 01.2022
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Policy Studies
University of Delhi
Ed.M. - School Leadership Pathway
Harvard University – Graduate School of Education
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