Built by students. For students.
Abroadly exists because we've been on the other side of the application. Our founders have walked into the same uncertainty, the same essay drafts at 3 a.m., the same agency pitches, and built the company we wish we'd had.
Anushk Sharma
Graduated from University of Notre Dame
Anushk is an EdTech entrepreneur and creator who has helped thousands of students navigate admissions, scholarships and careers. With more than 100,000 followers across social media, he's built one of the fastest-growing communities for students aspiring to study abroad, making international education more accessible, transparent and student-first.
Narayan Pharkya
Graduated from San José State University
Narayan is an entrepreneur and community builder dedicated to helping students unlock global opportunities through education. As co-founder of Abroadly Inc., he simplifies the study-abroad journey and makes high-quality guidance accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.
Banit Sawhney
Founder, Imperial Platforms
Banit is a technology entrepreneur and operator who has spent his career building platforms and teams at scale. As co-founder of Abroadly Inc., he brings the systems, partnerships and business rigour that let a student-first advisory reach thousands of families across India and Nepal without losing the personal touch.
Four principles guide every conversation.
Student-first, always
We optimize for your outcome, not our margin. Honest advice, even when it costs us a client.
Radical transparency
Clear scope, clear pricing, clear timelines. No surprises after you sign.
Earned expertise
Every creator and advisor has lived the process recently at a top-30 global university.
Long-term partnership
We stay in your corner from first call through pre-departure and beyond.
From a single WhatsApp group to a global community.
- 2021
The first cohort
Anushk begins guiding friends through the U.S. admissions process, informally, one essay at a time.
- 2022
A real community
Open office hours grow into a 10,000-strong online community of aspiring international students.
- 2024
Abroadly is born
Narayan and Anushk formalize the brand, onboard creators, and launch the Top University Program.
- 2025
100+ admits
Students secure over ₹100 Cr in scholarships across the Ivy League, T20s and leading global universities.