About Us

TechMinds was born from a spark— a spark of passion and purpose. I still remember when I entered class 12 and saw my peers crumble under the fear of physics, especially the electrical science related topics. I observed they considered it as a hard subject to understand. Many of them took those science subjects thinking them as a way only to a secure job in future, because of this they could not enjoy learning electrical science. I also remember when I entered on a school trip to a science hub, I was mesmerized by the electronic tools laid out for display. I reached out to learn. But I was stopped because according to the staff there I was too young to explore them and learn. I was denied not because of my curiosity— but because of my age. That rejection motivated me to build something. Over time, I realized that many things that hold students back— like a lack of resources, coming from underprivileged communities, or simply not being able to understand the topics. We founded TechMinds to break those walls down. Today, TechMinds runs electrical science programs with participants who joined from countries like USA, Afghanistan, Nigeria, India and Nepal. We are building a global community where learning is joyful, concepts are clear, and curiosity is celebrated. This is more than an organization. This is a movement. A movement to make electrical sciences approachable, understandable, and even fun— especially for those curious learners who had less access to it. A movement to bring learning to those who are passionate but lacking — because of age, background, or lack of resources. A movement I started, not because I had all the answers, but because I had the question: "What if every student could fall in love with electrical science the way I did?" Welcome to TechMinds. Let’s build that world— together.

~ Ananya Das, Founder & CEO at TechMinds

Meet the Team

Ananya Das

Founder and CEO

Hi, I’m Ananya Das. I'm from West Bengal, India. I’m the founder and CEO of TechMinds— a student-led initiative born from the deep passion for electrical engineering and a vision to make it approachable and exciting for students everywhere. I bring together strong leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and research skills, along with a solid grounding in electrical science and physics. Through TechMinds, I am committed to help others discover this field and I am building a vibrant community of enthusiastic learners and future innovators. With a firm belief in the power of STEM, I am determined to empower young minds for electrical engineering by making them more curious about electrical engineering and making its concepts clearer and more accessible for them at TechMinds.

Meena Paktiawal

COO

Hi, I’m Meena. I'm from Afghanistan. I'm the COO of TechMinds and I’m passionate about creative problem-solving and using technology to help people learn and connect. I love collaborating with others and bringing a touch of creativity through art. I apply my skills in operations, facilitation, and social media strategy to drive growth and innovation. I’m always eager to learn and make a positive impact.

Dishita Karkare

Web Development Volunteer

Hi, I’m Dishita and I'm from Bangalore, India! I’m currently an IB MYP 5 (Grade 10) student with a strong passion for computer science, digital design, and using tech for good. I’ve successfully designed and developed multiple websites that aim to support and empower communities. Two of my key projects include Namma Newbie Connect, a resource hub built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to help teenagers migrating to Bangalore adjust and thrive, and Healing Horizon, a website focused on mental wellness and support for an organization. I love blending creativity with code to solve real-world problems, and I’m always excited to take on new challenges and learn something new.