I am Krishiv
Student founder and researcher
I am a high school student aspiring to research the intersection of Economics, International Relations and Public Health in today’s increasingly digitized and globally connected world.
// About me
The person behind the work
// Featured works
The work that taught me the most
CalShield: a calcium snack young people actually enjoy
Ongoing
Since June 2025
A student-led startup making calcium easier and more appealing for children: a diskette with calcium, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 and magnesium, in chocolate and vanilla.
NutriCal
Founder
Raigad: a two-month calcium programme for 200 students
2 months
May to June 2026
A two-month nutrition intervention reaching about 200 students in Raigad, tackling calcium deficiency with daily CalShield and structured health assessments.
NutriCal Community Health Initiative
Director
From Plate to Policy: nutritional deficits in Indian diets
Published
August 2026
A published research paper that uses PLS-SEM to analyse nutritional deficits in Indian diets and draw data-driven insights for nutrition policy.
IJCISIM
Author
GWAS-anchored bioinformatics for osteoporosis
Since June 2026
In publication
A research paper in publication that integrates GWAS data, pathway analysis and molecular docking to investigate nutraceutical compounds for osteoporosis.
Research paper
Author
Calcium Thali Audit: calcium tracking from a meal photo
Ongoing
Since March 2025
An app that analyses meal photos to track daily calcium intake alongside calories, macronutrients and micronutrients.
Calcium Thali Audit
Creator
Market Leader: a board game about building a startup
15 to 30 min
Since March 2026
A dice-based strategy board game, inspired by Snakes and Ladders, that takes players from idea to market leader. Built for schools, STEM programmes and young founders.
Market Leader
Founder
// Traction
Who has already said yes to CalShield
// Experience
What I have built and where I have learned
01
Indian Mental Health Summit 2026
Speaker, Mumbai
November 2026
2 days
Mental health
Public health
Juvenile osteoporosis
Research
Families
Presenting research on juvenile osteoporosis and families
Presenting at the Indian Mental Health Summit 2026 in Mumbai on 28 and 29 November, on the far-reaching impact of juvenile osteoporosis on children and their families, drawing on research and lived experience. The research was mentored by Dr. Sampath, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Brown University.
02
Team Nilaya, DAIS
Team Leader, CAS project
September 2026
CAS project
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Leadership
Nilgiris
Awareness
Leading a student initiative protecting biodiversity in the Nilgiris
Led Team Nilaya as CAS Project Leader, a DAIS student initiative promoting sustainability and protecting biodiversity in the Nilgiris, and organised awareness and engagement activities that get students learning about conservation and taking action.
03
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Intern, New Delhi
June to August 2026
3 months
Policy
Trade
Diplomacy
Research
Speechwriting
Drafted speech recommendations and briefs for high-level meetings
Worked across the Talking Points, Research and Departmental teams. Helped draft and refine speech recommendations for the Honourable Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, prepared country and stakeholder profiles for high-level diplomatic and official meetings, and wrote concise summaries of policy documents to support decision making.
04
NutriCal Community Health Initiative
Director, Raigad
May to June 2026
2 months
Public health
Nutrition
Outreach
Field work
About 200 students
Led a two-month nutrition intervention for about 200 students
Ran a calcium deficiency programme for roughly 200 students in Raigad with daily NutriCal CalShield supplementation and structured health assessments, alongside nutrition awareness activities, and supported measurable improvements in calcium levels through follow-up assessments.
05
Market Leader
Founder
March 2026 to
Present
Board game
Entrepreneurship
Strategy
Education
Founded a board game that teaches children entrepreneurship
A progression-based board game that adapts Snakes and Ladders to teach children the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Sinhgad College of Commerce in Mumbai adopted it for its Entrepreneurship Club and its Business Start-up Skills course.
06
PowerPeaks Athlete Lab
Assistant Coach, Pune and Mumbai
July 2025 to
Present
Triathlon
Coaching
Performance
Race preparation
Coaching endurance athletes with an Ironman coaching team
Supports endurance athletes through structured swimming, cycling and running training under an experienced Ironman coaching team. Races completed: Bergman Triathlon (December 2024), Ironman 5150 Olympic Distance in Bohol, Philippines (July 2025), and Oceanman El Gouna 2 km and 5 km (September 2025), qualifying for the world championships in both. Next: HYROX Mumbai Duos, September 2026.
07
Punjab Development Corporation
Intern, Government of Punjab
July to August 2025
2 months
Policy
Startups
Public finance
Field research
Ecosystem
Assessed Punjab’s startup landscape and shaped policy recommendations
Worked with the Punjab Development Corporation on strengthening the state’s startup and technology ecosystem. Led the assessment of Punjab’s startup landscape, engaged with entrepreneurs to identify key challenges, and contributed to policy recommendations on startup financing, government partnerships and ecosystem growth.
08
NutriCal
Founder, Mumbai
June 2025 to
Present
Nutrition
Product
Startup
Public health
Built CalShield, a calcium diskette children actually want to take
A student-led startup increasing calcium intake among children. CalShield holds an FSSAI Central Licence, and seven organisations, from a Rotary club to a railway-station caterer, have signed letters of intent to stock or distribute it.
09
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Student, Mumbai
March 2013 to
June 2027
House Captain
Student Council
Wharton finance
Summer schools
House Captain and Wharton Essentials of Finance team leader
House Captain on the Student Council and Team Leader for the Wharton Essentials of Finance Competition. Summer schools at Plaksha University (June 2024) and Atlas Skilltech University (July 2024). Speaks Hindi (native) and Spanish (proficient).
// Awards and honours
Recognition along the way
1. Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS)
2. Conrad Challenge 2025-26, Space Center Houston
3. CREST Gold Award
4. Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025
5. Diamond Challenge, University of Delaware
6. Emerging Innovators Awards, University of Delaware
// Sports initiatives
Training and racing
// Writing, leadership and programmes
Beyond the classroom
1. R.A. Butler Political Essay Prize
2. Extended Essay in Global Politics
3. Wharton Essentials of Finance Competition
4. House Captain
5. Summer schools
6. Languages and interests
7. Indian Mental Health Summit 2026
// In their words
What my mentors and recommenders say
© Krishiv Gupta 2026