Rishi Venkat
Innovative Product Manager & Tech Enthusiast
Built a full-stack receipt-splitting web app using Next.js and TypeScript, featuring OCR-powered receipt parsing, and user auth and data retrieval (Firebase Auth and Firestore)
Taught students the principles of product management using a novel curriculum and organizing 4 alumni panels. Marketed organization to 1.4k+ students across campus, evaluating 70+ applications, and recruiting 16 aspiring PMs.
Built CO2 emission tracking platform for bioplastics startup to validate sustainability of supply chain using React. Defined KPIs and developed analytics dashboard for venture-backed skincare startup using JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
Evaluated over 50 applications and successfully recruited 5 skilled business consultants for UT's premier student accelerator program. Managed the conflicting needs between startup founders and consultants, ensuring an optimal experience for both parties.
VeChain x BCG x EasyA AI+Blockchain Hackathon (out of 40+ teams)
Developed an innovative AI and blockchain solution to incentivize people to engage with sustainability-focused content, competing against top teams from around the world. Our project stood out for its practical and sustainable business model.
Summer 2024
MIS 333k Systems Design Competition (out of 20+ teams)
Created a comprehensive system architecture and fully functioning site for a bookstore. Our solution combined inventory management, customer login, orders, and other complex business logic. It was recognized for its usability, functionality, and performance.
Spring 2022
Texas Convergent Demo Day
Recognized for the technical implementation of Bounce, an app allowing students on campus to find and play pickup sports.
Fall 2021
Texas Undergraduate Business Council Fall Case Competition
Advanced to the finals by developing a strategic business solution that addressed market challenges and growth opportunities for a large sports retailer.
Fall 2020
McCombs School of Business
Consistently achieved academic excellence across multiple semesters.
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Honors & MIS
Academic Certificate in Elements of Computing
Graduation: May 2024 | GPA: 3.82
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Data Science for Business Applications, Predictive Analytics, Web Programming, Software Engineering, Enterprise Computing, Mobile Computing