The Saurav Raj Verma

Where academia meets industry !

Students from my "Principles of Branding" class presented their work directly to the brand that sponsored the entire project. This wasn’t just an academic exercise, but a real-world immersion into how brands think, strategize, and make decisions.

The winning group was recognized and rewarded, reinforcing performance-driven learning.

Grateful to Infinix for enabling this collaboration and setting a strong example of industry-academia partnership.

Special thanks to Piyush Giri from Infinix, Kalpana Gurung Mam, Ashwin Satyal Sir and Santosh Shrestha dai for your support.

Many people asked me why didn’t I vote.
The simple answer: I didn’t feel convinced.

The older parties have repeatedly disappointed us, and the new “bell” did not ring a bell for me either. Many people didn’t vote because they deeply believed in something new; they voted because they felt there was no alternative. When people walked into the booth, they already knew they were stamping the light blue symbol.

I am not against anyone. But for me, politics must stand on philosophy and ideology. Popularity and media amplification well cannot be the foundation of political legitimacy.

Personally, I am an Aeronautical Engineer with an MBA and a LLB degree. I have even qualified at IIT-Bombay for my PhD in AI. I have been an academician for more than 12 years now and have been running my company with a team of 10. That makes me a very strong candidate too, but politics is not about these credentials alone. It is not a CV competition.

What worries me more is something deeper.
Many of us used to be jholey once. And many of us still are. Whether it is for “change” or “no change,” the culture of blind allegiance remains the same.

We replaced symbols.
But did we change mindsets?

The mindset is the key.

A deeply humbling moment…
To be invited as the Guest of Honour at the International Seminar, Award Ceremony & Cultural Program organized by P.K. Campus, Tribhuvan University and Amity University is more than just recognition. It’s a reminder of the journey, and the purpose.
Representing Aparajita Group and Aparajita Foundation, at such a prestigious platform was not just an honor, but a moment of reflection on how far we’ve come and how much more we can contribute.
Grateful for the trust, the opportunity, and everyone who’s been a part of this path.

More than 10 years into digital marketing, and every session still teaches me something new. Loved interacting with the next-gen marketers today.

Honored and super excited to be speaking at this power-packed digital marketing session at Frameboxx 2.0 this Friday!
I’ll be diving into the real stuff — how to excel your career in Digital, Gen AI, Consumer journey, brand strategy and practical digital hacks.
Whether you’re a student, aspiring marketer, professional or someone looking to grow your brand online — this session is for you!
Let’s talk marketing, let’s talk growth 💬
📅 Chaitra 29, 2081 (Friday)
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Basundhara, Kathmandu

Academics meet Industry. Ad Mad Season - II completed at Imperial Business College, Kathmandu, Nepal.