👤 Founder – Santosh Kumar Gupta

Santosh Kumar Gupta is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years in education, consulting, and technology. He is the founder and Executive Director of T College Dayz (since 2007), co-founder of Vasyaa Group of Services (since 2011), and now the visionary behind HiKey.

• 20+ years in global education and EdTech
• Launched Tcollegedayz, Also Co Founder at NXLVL
• Co‑founded Vasyaa—multi‑vertical business (IoT, consulting, staffing, education)
• Built HiKey: Ready to be pre‑launch
• HiKey features: verified discovery, real‑time booking, in‑app chat, AI SOP/resume/visa tools, CRM for universities
• Currently raising seed funding to scale AI and global partnerships by Fall 2025

Through HiKey, Santosh is on a mission to democratize access—connecting students directly with verified universities, cutting out middlemen, and empowering Gen‑Z aspirants worldwide.

Mr. Sanjay Kumar – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Mr. Sanjay Kumar is a seasoned business strategist , Co Founder of Vasyaa and growth architect with over 15 years of leadership in B2B and SaaS startups. He previously led product and growth teams in two successful exits. At HiKey, he steers company vision, investor relations, and institutional expansion.

Dr. Shanta Thoutam – Chief Advisory Member

Dr. Shanta Thoutam is an internationally renowned innovation and startup ecosystem enabler. She served as the 1st Woman Chief Innovation Officer of Telangana and brings over two decades of experience in promoting research, global university collaborations, and entrepreneurship. Her guidance ensures HiKey’s alignment with academic, industry, and government frameworks.

Ms. Ankita Chaturvedi – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Ms. Ankita Chaturvedi is a digital marketing leader with over a decade of experience driving brand engagement across Gen-Z and education-first audiences. Formerly a marketing head at a leading edtech platform, she has led influencer campaigns, growth marketing funnels, and student ambassador programs that scaled nationally.

Ms. Sri Ramya – University Partnerships

Ms. Sri Ramya leads University Partnerships at HiKey. She plays a pivotal role in onboarding new institutions, managing collaborations, and ensuring seamless engagement between global universities and the HiKey ecosystem.

Mr. Sai Teja – Operations Head

Mr. Sai Teja oversees day-to-day operations at HiKey. With a strong background in process optimization and execution, he ensures the platform runs efficiently while supporting teams across admissions, onboarding, and student success.