Soundarya Balasubramani, is an author, entrepreneur, and former product manager at Salesforce. A Gold Medalist from NIT Trichy and recipient of Columbia University’s Outstanding Student Service Award, she is known for guiding international students and highly-skilled immigrants in navigating the U.S. immigration system. She authored two best-selling books: Admitted and Unshackled, offering practical advice on study abroad and immigration success. Soundarya also secured the prestigious O-1A visa for extraordinary ability and founded The Curious Maverick, LLC, using her platform to share resources and empower others through her personal journey.