Hi, I'm Atal
Immigrant founder building AI for immigrants. Based in San Francisco.
I grew up in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India and studied at IIT Kharagpur, one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering schools in India. After my undergrad and dual degree, I moved to the US for a Masters in Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara, then began my journey building technology that helps people.
As an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges and barriers that talented people face when trying to access opportunities. That's why I'm building OpenSphere — to democratize access to opportunities for immigrants worldwide.
Five years ago, I didn't know how to swim. Today, I'm a 2x Ironman finisher. I believe the limits we face are mostly in our minds, and that discipline equals freedom.
The Journey
From a small town in India to building AI for immigrants in San Francisco.
Founder - OpenSphere & 5 Other Ventures
Building AI for immigrants. After years of immigration struggles myself (F1 → H1B → uncertainty), I'm now helping others navigate the same challenges.
OpenSphere, OpenStars, LegalBridge, AGI House India, Narrative Launch, KGP Connect
2x Ironman Finisher
Completed Ironman Arizona (140.6 miles) and Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz. From not knowing how to swim to becoming an Ironman.
Business Solver - Product Manager
Continued building enterprise products in healthcare benefits space.
eHealth - Senior PM → Staff PM
Led product initiatives at eHealth, growing from Senior to Staff Product Manager.
Castlight Health - Associate Product Manager
Built the COVID-19 Test Finder used by over 10 million people across America to find testing locations during the pandemic.
UC Santa Barbara - Masters in Technology Management
Graduate studies combining technology and business. Founded More Solar, a hardware startup that raised funding.
IIT Kharagpur
5-year Integrated Masters (Dual Degree) at one of India's premier engineering institutes. Received 2,117 votes for Student Body President.
Born in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
Grew up in small-town India. School in Rampur, then Meerut, then Delhi for high school. The journey to IIT began here.
What I Believe
Discipline = Freedom
The structure of discipline creates the freedom to achieve anything.
Serve Others
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Obstacle = Way
The challenges we face are our greatest teachers. Embrace them.
Get in Touch
I'm always open to connecting with fellow builders, athletes, and anyone working on interesting problems.
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