
Soumya Aggarwal
Co-founder and COO
About
Soumya Aggarwal, COO of Rishihood University, is committed to creating meaningful experiences that foster personal growth, professional readiness, and societal impact. Her leadership reflects Rishihood’s vision of blending Indian wisdom with modern education, building a student-centric ecosystem rooted in innovation, collaboration, mindfulness, and ethical leadership.
She has spearheaded initiatives such as quiet campus time, gratitude before meals, and wellness clubs, reinforcing the university’s approach to holistic education. Before joining Rishihood, she founded and led Pluskul, focused on developing next-generation thought leaders.
A young social entrepreneur rooted in Indian ethos, Soumya advocates for education that prepares individuals not just for careers, but for life. She also serves as Executive Advisor at Gateway Education and curates Families for Change at Rashtram. Her contributions to youth leadership include representing India at the Youth G20 Summit in Japan and being recognised as a Youth Leader at the Indo-ASEAN Youth Summit.
Work Experience
Co-founder and COO, Rishihood University
Board Member, Gateway Education
Research Associate, Centre for Civil Society
Education
M.Sc in Entrepreneurship
BA in Sociology
HEC Paris
LSR, Delhi University





