Meet Our Team
Expert Teachers
Learn from passionate educators with real-world expertise in STEM, technology, finance, and business.

Ishan Shrivastava
Co-Founder + STEM & Technology Mentor
San Diego, CA
View LinkedInIshan is a STEM and technology-focused student with strong interests in coding, engineering, robotics, cybersecurity, and hands-on electronics. He helps students build technical confidence, problem-solving skills, and a stronger interest in STEM pathways through organized, supportive mentorship.
- Relevant coursework: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Seminar, Precalculus, Honors Principles of Engineering
- DECA Competitor & Districts Winner
- Math Olympiad experience
- Oak Valley Coding Club Vice President
- Arduino Club teacher
- 2x ACSL National Finalist
- CyberPatriot National Champion
- USA Computing Olympiad Gold
- Cisco National Networking Challenge Winner
- Boeing National Aerospace Challenge Winner (CyberPatriot Extension)
- Team Optix 3749 FIRST Robotics - Testing Department
- Del Norte Rocketry Club - Rocket Designer
- Internship at Jeeva AI
- Fluent in Python
- Passionate about RC planes, drones, electronics, and hands-on engineering

Saatvic Mahesh
Healthcare & Leadership Mentor
San Diego, CA
Saatvic is a biology-focused student with a strong interest in healthcare, medicine, and STEM education. He helps students build discipline, confidence, and a stronger interest in science and healthcare pathways through organized, supportive mentorship.
- HOSA Chapter Treasurer managing operations and finances for a chapter of 150+ students
- Leadership experience coordinating large-scale student initiatives, events, and chapter activities
- Strong background in healthcare education, communication, and mentorship
- Experience organizing fundraising efforts, student programs, and healthcare-related initiatives
- Passionate about helping students develop leadership, professionalism, confidence, and public speaking skills
- Dedicated to promoting healthcare career exploration, biology education, and STEM engagement
- Known for being responsible, organized, approachable, and supportive when working with students
- Focused on creating a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and improving over time

Abhi Yachareni
Co-Founder + Finance & Academic Mentor
San Diego, CA
View LinkedInAbhi is a finance and economics-focused student with strong interests in business, AI, public policy, and academic mentorship. He helps students build confidence, discipline, financial thinking, and stronger problem-solving skills through organized, practical, and supportive mentorship.
- 4.4 GPA
- Relevant coursework: AP Environmental Science, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Macro and AP Micro
- Financial analysis & budgeting fundamentals
- AI-assisted software development workflows
- Technical project management experience
- Intern at Synk Today start-up
- DECA Competitor & Districts Winner
- Founder of a housing affordability platform
- Math Olympiad Top 10 in school
- Science Olympiad (Code Busters) participant
- Kumon Advanced Student Honor Roll (ASHR)
- RSM AMC8 participant
- Finance & economics expertise
- Confidence & discipline building focus

Ritvik Dubbaka
Business, Finance & Strategy Tutor
New Jersey
View LinkedInRitvik helps students build confidence in business, finance, strategy, and analytics by connecting classroom concepts to real-world decision making. His experience across operations, financial analysis, marketing analytics, AI workflows, and startup strategy allows him to explain advanced ideas in a clear, structured, and parent-friendly way.
- Rutgers Business School student focused on finance, strategy, analytics, and operations
- Relevant coursework: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Operations Management
- Former AT&T Business Operations Intern
- AI Trainer at Outlier AI
- CoreMinds Content Strategist
- DECA State Finalist and competition winner
- Case Competition Participant
- Financial modeling, budgeting, market research, and investment analysis experience
- Skilled in Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics, Python, and business/data analytics
- Experience in business development, client outreach, CRM systems, and customer retention strategy
- Background in marketing analytics, consumer behavior, digital branding, and social media growth
- AI workflow automation and AI-assisted educational platform experience
- Startup operations, team leadership, and outreach campaign experience
- Community tutoring and mentorship experience
- Certified in Business Communication and Professional Development
- Focuses on business confidence, analytical thinking, communication, leadership, and real-world problem solving

Aditya Srivastava
Full-Stack Engineer & AI Specialist
San Diego, CA
View LinkedIn- Lead Software Engineer at Open Coding Society (Gemini API, Flask, JWT)
- Co-Founder of AXEIS nonprofit (100+ students, 5+ STEM workshops)
- Team Optix 3749 FIRST Robotics - Software Member
- CarLens: AI vehicle analysis Chrome extension (50+ test cases)
- CrewUp: Startup team-matching platform (Next.js, Supabase)
- Fluent in Python
- Fluent in JavaScript
- Fluent in TypeScript
- Fluent in Flask
- Fluent in Next.js
- Fluent in AI/ML

Kieren Shea
English, Literature & Writing Mentor
San Diego, CA
Kieren follows an English and literature-based pathway in high school and is an incredibly strong writer. He helps students understand not only how to format and write effectively, but also how to create connections between literature, texts, factual data, and the writing process. His teaching style supports K-8 students of all levels while giving specific feedback and a specialized understanding of each individual student.
- 4.6 GPA
- Relevant coursework: Honors English, AP Seminar, AP English Language, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science
- Strong focus on writing skills, work habit building, and idea development
- MUN competitor and winner of Best Delegation
- Top 15 setters in the country for volleyball
- Boys Team Charity media chair and participant with 100+ service hours
- Member of Geography Club, Finance Club, Investment Club, MUN, and Speech and Debate
- Strong AI prompt development and AI usage skills
- Avid reader and audiobook listener
- Author of 3 books