Strategist. Builder. Leader.
Top 6% worldwide in IB MYP · National Finance Olympiad Rank 5 · Interned at Rediff & Outlaw · Empowering communities through financial literacy.
I'm Dhruv Shah — an IB DP2 student at Calorx Olive International School, Ahmedabad, driven by an obsession with strategy, numbers, and meaningful impact. I don't just study business; I live it through internships, competitions, and real conversations with founders.
I scored 51/56 in the IB MYP e-Assessment, placing me in the Top 6% worldwide — the all-time joint-highest record at my school. In the National Finance Olympiad, I ranked 5th out of 2,244 students nationally, proving that finance isn't just a subject for me — it's a passion.
Outside of academics, I'm a national-level competitive swimmer who competed at the ISSO National Games 2024–25 in Pune, a Trinity Grade 8 Communication Skills distinction holder, and a committed volunteer teaching financial literacy to underprivileged children every Saturday through Freeedom & Sahaay NGO. I believe in showing up fully — in the pool, in the boardroom, and in the community.
Working across multiple dimensions of strategy — from conducting market research and competitor analysis to identifying growth opportunities and improving operational processes. Delivered insights that directly shaped a business decision, gaining real ownership and impact in a dynamic digital business environment.
Analyzed industry trends across SaaS, AI-enabled decision tools, and startup advisory services to shape Outlaw's pricing and user acquisition strategy. Built a financial forecast for investor discussions and internal planning. Earned the Certificate of Excellence as BuildUp Mediator for managing team dynamics. Presented findings directly to the founder.
Teaching financial literacy to children every Saturday — covering saving, budgeting, and responsible spending. Conducted workshops at underprivileged schools. Honored with a Certificate of Volunteering for 2025–26 and felicitated at a Sahaay event for dedication to empowering young learners.
Built a comprehensive financial forecast analyzing SaaS, AI decision tools, and startup advisory sectors to guide Outlaw's pricing models and user acquisition strategy. Presented directly to the founder.
Conducted deep-dive competitor and market research across Rediff's digital verticals. Delivered insights that directly influenced a key strategic business decision in a dynamic internet environment.
Designed and delivered weekly financial literacy workshops for underprivileged children — translating budgeting, saving, and money management into engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
All-time joint-highest score at COIS. Breakdown: Personal Project 7 · Maths 7 · Integrated Science 7 · Interdisciplinary 7 · Integrated Humanities 6 · Language & Literature 6 · Hindi 6 · PHE 5.
Scored 41/50 and ranked 5th nationally out of 2,244 students, qualifying to compete at the national level and demonstrating elite command of financial concepts.
Recognized for skilfully managing conflicts and ensuring smooth team dynamics. Peers described the approach as calm, solutions-first, and dependable under pressure during the Summer 2025 cohort.
Whether you're a college admissions team, a startup founder, or someone who shares a passion for strategy and impact — I'd love to connect.
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