Priyanka Gandhi
About Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi serves as the Community Manager at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in administrative management and project coordination, with experience in fostering connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Priyanka Gandhi currently serves as the Community Manager at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of community engagement initiatives. In her role, she manages content for newsletters, the website, and press releases, ensuring effective communication strategies are in place. Additionally, she spearheads the end-to-end project management of various startup and founder programs, including the Accelerator and Venture Competition.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Before her current role, Priyanka Gandhi worked as the Coordinator at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she was involved in fostering connections with sponsorship partners, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and third-party vendors. Her responsibilities included managing departmental technology and database systems, which facilitated efficient operations within the center.
Professional Background in Insurance and Technology
Priyanka Gandhi began her career at National Insurance Co. Ltd, where she worked as an Administrative Manager (Officer) from 2012 to 2015 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. During this time, she developed her skills in administration and management. Prior to that, she held the position of Relationship Manager at RCA Technologies from 2009 to 2010 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing relationships and strategic partnerships.
Educational Qualifications
Priyanka Gandhi has a strong educational background in business and law. She studied at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, where she focused on Company Law and completed both the Foundation and Executive Programme from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a major in Finance and a minor in Marketing from Prestige Institute of Management & Research. Furthermore, she participated in the HBS Aspiring Leader program at Harvard Business School in 2019.
Event Management and Marketing Expertise
In her role at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, Priyanka Gandhi has strategized marketing plans and organized startup founder events, including 2-3 large annual signature events. Her experience in event management and marketing has been instrumental in promoting the center's initiatives and fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial community.