Fellow:Desai Rohith Reddy


Name Desai Rohith Reddy School (Cohort) Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (2022 cohort) Majoring in Computer Science Country India Email ceo@gtpl.me

Bio

Rohith Reddy Desai defies the conventional student narrative. Currently in his fourth year at Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, his journey is a testament to the power of consistent action, faith in vision, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

His entrepreneurial spark was ignited through his training at the Stanford d.school's University Innovation Fellows program. There, he developed deep insight into design thinking and leadership—foundations that have guided his ventures ever since.

He is the founder and director of Gyaantrix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a private limited company established in 2023 and recognized by AICTE. Gyaantrix is committed to building scalable tech-driven solutions with real-world relevance.

Flagship Product: Mitra

Mitra is a high-impact auto-printing system that has already processed over 30,000 pages within its first 8 months of operations. Initially tested inside MITS, it solves a chronic pain point in student printing services by drastically cutting down wait times. Mitra has grown to serve 20-30 daily users and has become fully automated through a WhatsApp-based interface.

Desai has taken bold steps to fund and scale this vision—selling personal belongings and taking calculated financial risks, including borrowing against family property. Despite these challenges, Mitra continues to grow steadily and is now ready to expand to other campuses.

Other Innovations

Dharma: Streamlining the Indian legal system through tech-enhanced research and document processing.
Bahubashika: Real-time earbud-based translation across Indian languages to foster inclusivity and communication.
Vega: Advanced AI security systems for transportation hubs to detect anomalies and threats efficiently.

Achievements & Recognition

Founded Gyaantrix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., AICTE-approved and incorporated in 2023.
Selected for the Stanford d.school's University Innovation Fellowship Program.
Received ₹1 lakh grant in his second year through the BUILD program.
Received ₹19 lakh funding approval through MSME's Women Hackathon for two submitted ideas.
Won multiple innovation awards at MITS for projects including Nirdeshaka, Bahubashika, and Dharma.
Recognized by Microsoft Founders Hub and Google Startup School.
Signed MOUs within the college for long-term innovation collaborations.
Hired and managed a team of 20+ interns across departments.
Traveled over 10,000 kilometers across India during Jagriti Yatra and other exploration initiatives.
Selected as a finalist in startup expos hosted by IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras, and VNIT Nagpur.

Rohith Reddy Desai represents a rare blend of vision, courage, and execution. With each step, he moves closer to his mission of building technologies that matter—and bringing students, institutions, and innovation together at scale.