Atharva Bonde

Engineer, Student

I'm curious about how human behavior and technology go hand in hand to create great innovations, with a strong interest in AI and products that make our everyday life easier.

I'm interested in all new tech breakthroughs, not because the trend says so, but knowing how something evolved really excites me. Fitness keeps me on the ground, especially long runs and those occasional gym sessions, which feel like a reset button. I enjoy exploring different genres of music that set the mood and clear my head. Traveling and trekking are the ways through which I rediscover myself.

Communication, Strategy, Team Leadership, Technology

I joined the Sponsorship team during my first year of TEDxVITPune 2023, which marked the beginning of my TEDx journey. I was forced to step outside of my comfort zone, get over my fear of public speaking, and hone my negotiating skills when I approached sponsors and pitched our event.I took on Finance & Operations in the 2024 edition, where I dealt with approvals and budgets and discovered the real-world aspects of event management. The experience became even more significant as I continued support in sponsorship domain by guiding new members were continuous and made the experience even more meaningful.By my third year, TEDx had become a part of my routine, which eventually led to me becoming the Head of Curation for the 2025 edition. Researching ideas, drafting the license, and talking with experts changed how I think about impact and storytelling.For me, the platform TEDxVITPune is not just a committee; it's a space where I have grown and gotten to explore my ideas; a chapter in this college life which I will never forget.

Connecting the most random dots. Give me two unrelated ideas, and I’ll somehow find a story between them.