Akshit Kalra — Product & AI at Wharton

I build things that make sense — for people, for teams, for all of us

I grew up in northern India, in Punjab, studied computer science at IIT Roorkee, built trading systems at Goldman Sachs, and now I'm at Wharton, focused on AI and products that actually ship

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Akshit Kalra — Product & AI at Wharton

I build things that make sense — for people, for teams, for all of us

Product strategist and AI enthusiast with a passion for creating meaningful solutions. Currently pursuing my MBA at Wharton, where I focus on the intersection of technology and human-centered design. Previously led product initiatives at innovative startups, helping teams build products that genuinely improve lives and drive sustainable growth.

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AI Product & Growth Leadership & Mentorship

About Me

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Punjab, Northern India

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IIT Roorkee

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Goldman Sachs

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Wharton

I grew up in northern India, in Punjab, in a family where business wasn't theory — it was daily life. Watching how decisions were made at the dinner table taught me early on that building something useful mattered more than talking about it. That mindset carried me to IIT Roorkee, where I studied computer science, an experience that shaped how I think about building and leading.

After graduation, I spent six years at Goldman Sachs building financial products. It was a crash course in solving messy, high-stakes problems: trading systems, analytics platforms, and tools that thousands of clients relied on every day.

Now at Wharton, I'm focused on AI and entrepreneurship and lead the AI & Analytics Club. Alongside school, I advise startups on product and growth — helping teams prioritize, shape, and launch what matters.

Outside work, mentorship keeps me grounded. I've supported more than 50 students through programs like Katalyst India and similar NGOs, and I regularly advise applicants preparing for their MBA journeys.

Work Highlights

Ikigai Labs

I work with Ikigai Labs, a young AI startup, as a product and growth consultant. My role is to help them shape the right products and bring them to market — turning ideas into tools that customers actually use.

Goldman Sachs

Six years in fintech taught me how to build under pressure. I worked with traders, engineers, and clients around the world — building trading systems and analytics platforms that became part of their daily workflow.

Wharton Projects

At Wharton, I've worked with companies like Spencer's to apply AI to real-world forecasting. The impact comes when someone on the business side says: This changes how I work.

What I'm Doing Now

Currently focused on high-impact opportunities across multiple domains

Product & growth consulting at Ikigai Labs
MBA at Wharton: AI & Entrepreneurship
Mentoring students and MBA applicants

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AI & Analytics Club (Wharton)

As Wharton AI club President, I'm building a space for people who don't just want to talk about AI — they want to test it, use it, and understand where it fits.

Leading initiatives that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Mentorship

Through organizations like Katalyst India and other student-focused NGOs, I've coached more than 50 students one-on-one.

I also advise future MBA applicants on their applications and career paths — something I do to pay forward the mentorship I've received.