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SHORT CASE STUDY

From Consultant to EdTech Founder: Shaunak Roy

Subject: Shaunak Roy, a management consultant with a passion for education, wanted to disrupt the learning landscape. But his resume, stacked with impressive consulting projects, didn't translate into tech fluency.

Challenge: Shaunak needed to prove his tech chops and entrepreneurial drive to investors.

Solution: Building a website portfolio:

• Learning: Enrolled in online courses, mastering web development, design thinking, and lean startup methodologies.

• Projects: Developed a gamified learning app for young children, demonstrating his technical skills and vision.

• Online Presence: Created a website showcasing his projects, blog, and insights on EdTech trends.

• Community: Contributed to open-source projects and participated in hackathons, collaborating and gaining experience.

Inspiration: Shaunak's app addressed a gap in the market for engaging educational experiences for early learners.

Results: His portfolio, a powerful blend of technical skill and passion for education, attracted attention.

• Website: Gained over 2,000 visitors.

• Blog: Earned over 10,000 views.

Testimonials: Investors were impressed by Shaunak's clear vision and technical ability, recognizing his potential.

Conclusion: Shaunak's portfolio, a testament to his dedication and drive, helped him secure funding and launch "Yellowdig," a successful EdTech venture. His story proves that a compelling portfolio can unlock opportunities and accelerate your journey from ambition to impact.

RECOMMENDED: WEBSITES & ALTERNATIVES

Creative Fields:

• Design: (Graphic, UI/UX, Web, Industrial, Fashion, etc.) - Behance, Dribbble, Cargo Collective, Coroflot, Adobe Portfolio

• Photography: - Flickr, 500px, Instagram, Behance

• Writing: - Medium, WordPress, LinkedIn (for professional writing),

• Filmmaking: - Vimeo, YouTube, FilmFreeway

Technical Fields:

• Engineering: - LinkedIn, Portfolio websites ( showcasing projects), GitHub (for code-based projects), ResearchGate (for academic publications)

• Science: - ResearchGate, Academia.edu, LinkedIn, Personal websites (with publications and research projects)

• Technology: - LinkedIn, GitHub (for developers), Stack Overflow (for showcasing programming skills), HackerRank/LeetCode (for coding challenges)

• Architecture: - ArchDaily, Dezeen, Architizer, LinkedIn, Personal websites

Other Industries:

• Education: - LinkedIn, Personal websites (with teaching materials, research publications), Academia.edu

• Healthcare: - LinkedIn, Doximity (for physicians), Sermo (for physicians), Personal websites (for showcasing experience and research)

• Law: - LinkedIn, Personal websites (with legal publications and experience), Avvo (for legal ratings)

• Sales: - LinkedIn, Salesforce (for CRM experience), Personal websites (with sales accomplishments and testimonials)

• Marketing: - LinkedIn, Portfolio websites ( showcasing marketing campaigns), Behance, Dribbble

• Hospitality: - LinkedIn, TripAdvisor (for hotel reviews), Personal websites (with experience and testimonials)

• Non-profit: - LinkedIn, Personal websites (with accomplishments and projects), GuideStar (for non-profit information)

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