Shreyas Iyer's Bold Move: Why India's Captain Backed This AI Startup

In a bold move, India's T20 captain Shreyas Iyer has invested in Manifest Global, an AI-native Talent Mobility company headquartered in Singapore. The strategic stake comes as Manifest Global aims to provide innovative solutions to students in India, a nation with the world's largest youth population. The partnership between Iyer and the company began with Mahesh Toshniwal, who facilitated the connection between the two.

Manifest Global, led by Founder and CEO Rohan Pasari, serves nearly half a million students annually across more than 150 countries. The company operates through several platforms, including Cialfo, BridgeU, Comet, Explore, Kaaiser, EduGo Abroad, and Flow AI, each addressing different aspects of the talent journey. Pasari emphasizes that Manifest Global is not just about connecting people to jobs and institutions, but also about helping young individuals discover their capabilities, understand their options, build necessary skills, and cross borders to pursue their chosen paths.

Iyer, who credits a school coach for recognizing his potential before he had achieved anything, will spearhead Manifest Global's work with students and families in India.