About Us

Our Mission

To help non-profits and social enterprises overcome challenges for the greatest possible social impact by providing affordable and high quality consulting services.

Our Vision

To ensure that the movement towards resolving pressing world issues such as poverty, global warming, etc. is unfettered by economic or social constraints and thereby develop the next generation of leaders.

180 Degrees Consulting is the world’s largest university-based consultancy, headquartered in Australia and has its branches across 35 countries all over the world.

180 Degrees connects the untapped capabilities of top university students with the unmet needs of socially conscious organizations.

about 180DC, SRCC

180DC, SRCC is a student-run consulting services provider being mentored by MBB and Big 4 consultants. Under the esteemed guidance of its respected Teacher in Charge, Assistant Professor Mr. Ashwani Kumar, it has been dedicatedly driving impactful change for the past 7 years.

180DC, SRCC provides an opportunity to students to showcase their problem-solving ability while working on creating tangible social impact, support non-profits organizations and social entrepreneurs in the process. We aim to educate the students about the world of Consulting, Non-Profits and other social enterprises. We focus on creating student leaders who are committed to creating a difference through a holistic learning experience.

Our Projects

2018

YOUTH FOR SEVA

Pan India student volunteering report, previously prepared by PwC. Analyzing the impact of volunteering on all stakeholders.

SARVAHITEY

Optimising the business model and supply of books. Deciding up strategic locations for setup of libraries.

HOMAD

Restructuring and rebranding the organisation, working on social media, fundraising and outreach strategy.

HUMANITY

Restructuring and rebranding the organisation, working on social media, fundraising and outreach strategy.

VOICE OF SLUM

Formulation of a general strategy to tackle students shortcomings, determining SROI, crowdfunding campaign and restructuring organizational workflow with suggestions to instate Volunteer Management System.

VOICE OF SLUM

Formulation of a general strategy to tackle students shortcomings, determining SROI, crowdfunding campaign and restructuring organizational workflow with suggestions to instate Volunteer Management System.

2019

DWIJ

Structurally designing a Digital Marketing Strategy for an accessories Start-up to boost their digital media presence.

LUMIS

Research and preparation of report on future work including study on GIG economy using tools like
competitive mapping.

ETASHA

Conducted a survey & research on the potential beneficiaries of the training program and auditing and reviewing the CATT curriculum.

CHEZUBA

Analyzing the key indicators to hint at the prevalent trends to potentially improve the business and to perform better in the future- using smart analytical techniques.

Joining hands

Designing a fundraising strategy for the long run, identifying suitable avenues for investment by considering their return.

Labhya

Defined a framework for baseline and end-line survey to assess Social Emotional Learning skills of students and performed extensive research on emotional learning.

JOINING HANDS

Designing a fundraising strategy for the long run, identifying suitable avenues for investment by considering their return.

LABHYA

Defined a framework for baseline and end-line survey to assess Social Emotional Learning skills of students and performed extensive research on emotional learning.

2020

ARTYSAN

Analysing and listing down the potential competitors in the market for Snehin, both offline and online and identifying the Unique Selling Point of these sarees

STAYRIFIC

Market research services on the 3 well-defined areas and provide marketing strategies for one of the branches.

IRSC

Identifying the alternatives that the government can pursue taking into account the policy case problem and the existing market landscape.

KETOB B KETOB

Restructuring and curating a logistics, fundraising and volunteer management strategy for an educational charity based in Lebanon.

ATOM

US meditation, yoga and fitness Market research to identify consumer patterns and Hypothesis testing on the probable features of the app with thorough competitor analysis, analyzing product-market fit in the process

WASTE WARRIORS

Developing a Go-to-market strategy for their product capturing an all India reach, including marketing, branding, Launching, distribution and supply chain strategies.

Muse Foundation

In the testing times of COVID-19, our team of consultants worked with the NGO to draft Fundraising strategies to assist relief efforts in the city of Thane and nearby regions of Maharashtra. Through strategic support, we were able to impact thousands of people and augment community engagement to garner public support.

2021

HIPPOCAMPUS

We provided a set of campaigns and mechanisms to enhance the online presence during the pandemic and assisted in upskilling brand’s market potential

UBLOOD

Developed a monetisation strategy that included budgeting, pricing plans and collaborations. Provided a blueprint of user acquisition and retention plans.

USAVER

Conducted competitor analysis and stakeholder analysis, developing marketing and user engagement strategies.

PRABHAAV FOUNDATION

Market research analysis on waste processors and a go-to-market strategy in New Delhi. Funding strategy to meet the seed cost

URJA

We helped them in finding new ways to optimize their existing business models and find growth and expansion strategies. We also came up with new fundraising and marketing strategies for them.

BAKED BY KIDS

We did a primary research survey analysis in a niche market and a macro research in a food tech industry, helped plan logistics and delivery.

2022

QUA CLOTHING

We designed growth strategy and business plan to venture into a new age segment and channels of distribution for formal clothing designed for women.

KINE SANCTUARY

We helped launch a product from scratch with uniquely curated marketing strategies and structure the pricing structure, demand avenues, etc.

SAMARTHANAM

We helped redesign their volunteer acquisition and retention strategies, while helping them explore new ways for improving funding, marketing and social media visibility.

FUZE ECOTEER

Formed a volunteer outreach strategy to increase the reach of the organisation. Provided with specialized fund acquisition options and ways to increase brand visibility.

ONESTOP MBA

We conducted competitor and market analysis to curate growth and expansion strategies, social media campaigns and volunteer hiring strategies.

December 2017

Founded

The first branch of 180 Degrees Consulting in North India.
2018

Projects Undertaken (6):

Bioblocks
The Voice of Slum
Youth For Seva
Homad
Humanity
Sarvahitey

  • Awarded with the “Best New Branch Award” for our top-quality performance in all the parameters amongst all the new branches and 3rd best branch in Asia-Pacific Region
2019

Projects Undertaken (6):

Dwij
Lumis Partners
Etasha
Joining Hands
Labhya Foundation
Chezuba

  • Launched the SDG- Research and Analysis Department, responsible for carrying out extensive research for both internal and external purposes.
  • Research Reports published:
    FDI Characteristics
    Food Industry
    Impact Investing
  • Winner of 2nd Best Branch Award in Asia- Pacific Region in Global Consulting Awards with branch rating of 28.8/30.
2020

Projects Undertaken (7):

Artysan
Stayrific
IRSC
Atom
Muse Foundation
Waste Warriors
KBK

  • Launched the SDG- Case Library and Resources Department, an initiative that aims to serve the learning requirements of students regarding Consulting and acts as a repository for case studies and other consulting resources, the only one at an undergraduate level.
  • Research Reports Published:
    Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 on Agricultural Supply Chain in India
  • Branch Rating 29/30
  • Awarded with the “Best Project Award” in Asia Pacific (APAC) Region for Project Indian Road Safety Campaign in Global Consulting Awards, 2020
2021

Projects Undertaken (6):

Hippocampus
UBLOOD
USAVER
Prabhaav Foundation
Urja
Baked By Kids

  • Research Reports –

– FDI Trends : Indian and Global (2021), Climate Change (2021), Electric Vehicles (2021) and Demystifying the Data Behmoth (2021)

  • Case Library & Resources

– Prepared Consulting resources spanning industry reports, consulting frameworks, revenue models

Branch executives

Aakriti Goel

President

With a plethora of talents, Aakriti, our President, dedicates herself wholeheartedly to mastering each endeavor she undertakes. Her character is marked with relentless determination which paves her way to greeting each obstacle with eagerness and sincerity. Bursting with innovation and creativity, she consistently transforms her ideas into tangible yet outstanding outcomes that transcend the ordinary. Her exceptional persona sets her apart, elevating effectiveness in every interaction. 

 

Vrinda Gupta

Co-President

Vrinda’s extraordinary character serves as a guiding force for those around her. She exemplifies dedication and diligence, showcasing exceptional qualities in every aspect of her work. Her warm and uplifting presence fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging the team to perform at their highest potential. Vrinda’s commitment to social impact drives our projects and other events. With Vrinda as our Co-President, we are confident in achieving our objectives and we will continue to strive for excellence to transform lives with our shared vision.

Arshiya Gupta

Chief Secretary

Arshiya, with her unwavering dedication and discipline, ensures the delivery of work at the highest standard. As a seasoned leader, her vibrant personality and commitment to societal improvement motivate our team to efficiently pursue our goals. She adeptly harmonises productivity with enjoyment, striking a perfect balance. In her role as our chief secretary, she guides us towards a promising future, inspiring us to realise our aspirations as we progress. Under Arshiya’s guidance, we are poised to unleash our complete potential.

research and analysis directors

Aadi Jain

Aadi brings a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach to his role. He tackles challenges with a data-driven perspective and a structured approach, ensuring efficient solutions. He prioritises open communication and fosters a collaborative environment. His unique personality and appreciation for creativity make him a valuable asset which ignites innovation within the team.

Aashi Sharda

Relentless in her pursuit of excellence, Aashi’s character is defined by her unwavering determination and consistency. She refers to herself as a half-glass-half-full person, looking for the hidden aesthetics of this dynamic world bringing about her intangible perspective. She is a dynamic problem-solver with inquisitivity for uncovering untapped opportunities and believes in fostering collaborative environments.

Himaja Reddy T

Himaja is an individual committed to achieving perfection in everything she sets off to do and loves discovering new interests and passions. Being a voracious reader and an active leader, there is always something unconventional when it comes to her approach to any problem she’s faced with. She’s also a tennis player with a heart of gold and will always be open to a debate on who’s the best player of all time.

Samarth Aggarwal

Samarth is a curious individual with a growth-oriented mindset. With an unwavering determination, he is actively working on expanding his knowledge base. Possessing a remarkable blend of humility and kindness, with an underlying drive for hard work, perseverance, and problem-solving, he embraces every challenge that comes his way with utmost enthusiasm.

public relations and partnerships directors

Gunika Kakkar

Gunika radiates a positive and refreshing aura that uplifts everyone around her. Her diligence and work ethic consistently surpass expectations, setting a remarkable standard for excellence. She fosters a friendly and amicable environment around her. Her presence is truly transformative, enhancing both productivity and morale within the team.

Manvay Rawat

Manvay exudes a quiet confidence in his abilities yet is always open to growth. His faith in diligence has always played a pivotal part in his professional life. In his own reflection, Manvay sees not boastfulness but rather a humble acknowledgment of his strengths, always striving to improve and serve others with grace and humility.

Sara Maheshwari

Sara embodies diligence and determination, consistently giving her 100% in everything she does. Her infectious smile and positive temperament fosters a positive and supportive work environment. She demonstrates a calm demeanour and attention to detail. Unwavering and enthusiastic, she tries to maintain a healthy work life balance and is the resident Swiftie of the team!

Shreya Jain

Shreya is defined by her diligent work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, persistently pursuing perfection in her endeavours. Her unwavering dedication to societal advancement is clearly reflected in her tireless approach to work. She excels in both conceptualising ideas and proficiently showcasing a notable strength in execution.

case library and resources directors

Harish Kumar

Harish’s outstanding work ethic, diligence, and boundless energy characterise him. He continually introduces new and innovative ideas and exemplifies creativity. He perfectly balances enjoyment with productivity, acting as the catalyst for all engaging and dynamic initiatives. He is one of the most approachable people, always open to talking about any and everything.

Khushal Madan

An individual of exceptional intellect and integrity, Khushal is an embodiment of professional excellence. Through his thoughtful nature, Khushal uplifts those around him while producing outputs of the highest quality and empowering them to do the same. Consistently witty and friendly, Khushal is always open to discussions, be it guesstimates or cricket.

Sharanya Tulsyan

A leader, a mentor, a friend, Sharanya is  disciplined, determined and dedicated. Driven by a quest for achieving the objectives she keeps the team in line, the work in check, and the output quality on top. Powered by a strong work ethic that permeates every aspect of her efforts and a pure heart, all she needs to fuel her ambitions and take on challenging tasks is just some good food.

Shereen Bindroo

Shereen is a charismatic and formidable leader. Her work is fueled by her passion for making an impact on society. She is a person with strong ethical values who believes that every day is a new day and life is a continuous learning experience. Full of optimism with a dash of practicality, Shereen is always open to discuss any and every idea that comes to your head to start meaningful conversations.

Pranav Obhrai

Mentor
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Its been a pleasure being associated with this team of bright students who are always open to learning more and finding creative solutions. Their balanced outlook towards business and society at an early stage is inspiring

Raghaw Jhunjhunwala

Mentor
Bain and Co.
Its always exciting to work with students who have a zeal to take the extra step towards excellence. This team’s enthusiasm and openness to expand their horizon of business knowledge is truly inspirational. It came to life for me when I got to understand about one of the projects they were working in the EV space.

Sonisha Kukreja

Former President, 2019-20
American Express
180DC was undoubtedly a life-changing-win for me…even now on the back of it I realize, there are very few things in this world that can boom impact, very few…180DC being on the top for me, so always bet on these impact creating vehicles, no matter what the odds are. It means more to be in the race than watching the victory lap from the stands..

Ashray Gupta

Former President, 2018-19
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
‘180 DC is not a club – it is an experience that shapes thinking, action and propagates a strong mechanism to give back to society. As a president, I have seen the club grow from a small team of 20 odd people to 100+ proud members. This club has helped me shape my college experience.

Samvid Sharma

Client
Project Atom
I would like to personally thank you for all the efforts put in. The information gathered would have taken a lot of bandwidth that we simply did not have, it was truly of real value to us. Furthermore, the work presentation made the data and insights highly consumable, and actionable from the very get go. I hope we get the opportunity to work together in the future.

Harshita Rathi

Mentor
Dalberg
It is exciting to see passionate people coming together to work on complex, impactful problem statements right from college.

Aaditya Agarwal

Speaker, Colloquium Series
McKinsey & Company
It is wonderful to see a bunch of committed impact chasers work together to hone their problem-solving toolkit so early on and perhaps even more importantly, bring others in the fold of developing these skills. In every interaction with the team at 180DC SRCC, it becomes clear that one is interacting with an individual who has set a solid foundation to be a future leader in their own right.

Sulagna Sivprava

Client
Waste Warriors
Working with the 180DC team at SRCC was a great experience. They are passionate about the impact they want to create and suggested a very well researched and nuanced report to an intervention which was just an idea in our minds. Thanks a lot for the great help!

Praneeth Adivi

Director of Global Operations,
Global Leadership Team,180DC.
It’s been a privilege to work with the 180DC’s SRCC branch. The executive team has always shown their passion for social impact while challenging themselves, which is what 180DC is all about. I would encourage everyone to check out their project on road safety in collaboration with India’s ministry of road, transport and highways. It was a well-thought and well-executed project that was awarded the best project of the year in the Asia region. I am so excited for the new consultants who will join this branch because they will be in capable hands and get the opportunity to learn so much while creating tangible impact!