Aakriti Bansal
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Chief Torchbearer, Torchlight | Author, Gita on the Go | Building Sevam Foundation | Ex-Noise, Ex-L’Oréal | IMT Ghaziabad
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
69K followers
500+ connections
About
Hey there! I am Aakriti and I am an entrepreneur.
Throughout my life, I have worked for this moment where I run my own firm called Torchlight that helps brands grow and scale through marketing and business consulting.
But unlike consultants who simply advise, I function as a true partner, taking ownership of both strategy and execution to deliver measurable results.
As far as my content creation journey is concerned, I started writing on LinkedIn about 3 years back. Since then, I have networked with multiple creators and have started a podcast called Backstage where we discuss everything marketing.
I also run an NGO called Sevam Foundation where we work towards equal resource distribution through initiatives like cloth, book, and food donation drives.
Don't stay under the impression that I do this for others. I do this for myself, it gives me immense satisfaction and happiness. Now that is selfish, but less so than doing something that does not involve serving others.
To reach out to me, you can write to me at aakritibansalofficial@gmail.com
Articles by Aakriti
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Why I Almost Quit Writing My Book?
Why I Almost Quit Writing My Book?
When I started writing this book, I did not believe that I could create something so incredible. But now that is out, I…
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Here is my transformation journey!
Here is my transformation journey!
My school friends often ask me, “Aakriti, how did this turnaround happen? You were such an average and lost kid back…
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The decision that changed everything!
The decision that changed everything!
I remember the exact moment it hit me. I had been invited to the National Creator’s Award and I couldn't get a leave…
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The ₹1000 Lesson I’ll Never Forget
The ₹1000 Lesson I’ll Never Forget
The first time I ever travelled alone was also the first time I got conned. I had just reached Bangalore Railway…
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The Real Reason You’re Tired (No, it’s not work)
The Real Reason You’re Tired (No, it’s not work)
I recently saw this poster in a company office near our office. I know, I know, peeking is not allowed.
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Despite Losses, How Did Sugar Become a 4000 Cr Brand in Valuation?
Despite Losses, How Did Sugar Become a 4000 Cr Brand in Valuation?
While most beauty companies are moving digital-first, there is one outlier that not only began with offline expansion…
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Four Incidents That Changed My Life!
Four Incidents That Changed My Life!
Everyone has those key moments in their lives which change them for the better. These incidents have had a profound…
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How to build your personal brand on LinkedIn?
How to build your personal brand on LinkedIn?
I started writing on LinkedIn with a very simple thought, to improve my writing skills. Little did I know that it would…
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4 of my ventures that failed, and what I learned!
4 of my ventures that failed, and what I learned!
I was raised in a business family. I grew up watching my parents, who both own their own businesses, live the life of…
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1 Year, 18 Cities, and 27 Trips: what each city made me learn in 2022!
1 Year, 18 Cities, and 27 Trips: what each city made me learn in 2022!
'Travel is an investment in yourself!' We see so many people who give up their jobs to travel. And we often think, how…
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For years, baking wasn’t a side hobby for me. It was a craft I studied, refined, and taught with intention. I knew there was a gap. People wanted to…
For years, baking wasn’t a side hobby for me. It was a craft I studied, refined, and taught with intention. I knew there was a gap. People wanted to…
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Manoj Bajpayee recently shared that he has skipped dinner for 14 years, and says it keeps him energetic, healthy, and disease-free. But what’s…
Manoj Bajpayee recently shared that he has skipped dinner for 14 years, and says it keeps him energetic, healthy, and disease-free. But what’s…
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We’ve normalised one idea for years: A good night’s sleep needs an expensive mattress. Look at Japan, millions of people sleep on thin 2-inch futons,…
We’ve normalised one idea for years: A good night’s sleep needs an expensive mattress. Look at Japan, millions of people sleep on thin 2-inch futons,…
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Experience
Education
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Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Master of Business Administration - MBA Marketing and Strategy
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Salwan Public School, Gurgaon
High School PCM 90%
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Activities and Societies: Bagged the 1st prize for an exhibition “Young Strokes”, a competition organized for young artists at Gold Souk Mall, Gurgaon. Active member of the Salwan Public School’s Editorial Team for continuous 4 years. Assisted in publication of magazines, proficient in event management and hosting shows, participated in many plays and competitions in school.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Founder
Sevam Foundation
- Present 5 years 1 month
Social Services
Building a future where everyone, irrespective of their social status, class or caste, enjoy equal opportunity and dignity.
Activities undertaken till now:
1. Cloth donation drives in some areas of Gurgaon
2. Collected Covid Relief funds through 30 minutes mentoring and career counselling sessions
3. Made donations through proceeds from digital artwork -
Volunteer
CRY - Child Rights and You
- 1 year 1 month
Education
I work for this organisation i.e. CRY to help the unprivileged children develop a fair chance to make a mark in the society. I help them with all the education facilities that they should have got. I teach them various subjects like Manners, English, Maths and Painting. It is such an inspiring job to do as these children are so energetic and so keen to learn despite all the odds.
Skills
Honors & Awards
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D2C Top 10 B-School Champions 2022
Dare2Compete
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National Semi Finalist- Mondelez Maestros
Mondelez India
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National Winner- L’Oréal Brandstorm 2021
L’Oréal
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National Semi Finalist- Myntra Stylebiz
Myntra
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Campus Winner- Mahindra Rise
Mahindra
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National Semi Finalist- Vodafone VOIS
VOIS
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Special Invitee- Godrej LOUD
Godrej
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Extraordinary Volunteer at CRY
Child Right and You (CRY)
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3rd prize for article writing competition by SASHAKT NEEV, GURGAON POLICE.
Gurgaon Police
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1st in District level Road Safety Quiz, organised by Gurgaon Traffic Police
Indian Traffic Police
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