Sruthika Karthigeyan

As a co-lead for my course's TIDEM SAC (Technology, Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, Marketing), I’ve spent the year at the intersection of tech and business. I’m standing for this role because I want to bridge the gap between inspiration and action by creating a space where women don’t just learn about tech, but gain the confidence to thrive within this area.

My experience is rooted in high-pressure innovation. This year, I won two UCL pitching competitions: the Entrepreneur Society’s Reverse Shark Tank and a Women’s Health FemTech challenge. These experiences taught me how to solve complex problems rapidly and pitch strategic solutions under pressure. More importantly, they showed me the power of interdisciplinary collaboration: working with everyone from engineers to philosophers to turn an idea into a winning reality.

Next year, I am specialising in the Technology route of my degree, and I want to bring that academic focus into our society’s events. If elected, I will focus on empowering innovation through "Rapid Pitch" workshops and FemTech-focused hackathons that help women build confidence and public speaking skills. I aim to curate strategic networking events with industry leaders across diverse career paths, while ensuring our community remains inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background.