Meet Lilacbuds: Your Route to Top Global Universities

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Our Mission

To facilitate access to quality mentoring & unbiased advice to enable long-term career success for all global education aspirants.

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Our Vision

Empowering Global Explorers, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders. We aspire to be a catalyst for educational and career transformation. Join us, as we help you write your own success story, one global adventure at a time.

Our Story

Founded in 2020 by Rajiv and Preyash. With their deep expertise in education consulting and technology, and powered by a team of passionate individuals , LilacBuds has become a top study abroad consultant in India.

Our clients come for 9+ countries. And we have helped 2000+ students get admits to 13+ international destinations. We are deeply motivated by a singular purpose to make global education dreams accessible to all.

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What’s Behind The Name “Lilacbuds”

Founded in 2020 by Rajiv and Preyash. With their deep expertise in education consulting and technology, and powered by a team of passionate individuals , LilacBuds has become a top study abroad consultant in India. Our clients come for 9+ countries. And we have helped 2000+ students get admits to 13+ international destinations. We are deeply motivated by a singular purpose to make global education dreams accessible to all.

Our Values

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Excellence

From the quality of our mentorship to the support we provide throughout your journey, we aim to exceed your expectations at every step.

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Integrity

We believe in transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct in all our interactions. You can trust us to provide unbiased advice and guidance that always serves your best interests.

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Empowerment

We empower you to take control of your educational and career future. Our mentors equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to make informed decisions and achieve your goals.

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Global Perspective

In an increasingly interconnected world, we emphasize the importance of a global perspective. We encourage you to explore international opportunities and embrace cross-cultural experiences.

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Community

LilacBuds is more than just a consulting service; it's a community of mentors and aspirants who share a common goal. We foster a supportive community where you can connect with like-minded individuals and build valuable relationships.

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Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement. We stay updated on the latest trends in higher education and career development to ensure that our guidance and services remain at the forefront of the industry.

Learn About Our Leaders

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Rajiv Ganjoo

Founder & CEO

An education consultant having counselled 500+ aspirants to world's top 50 universities. Currently he is the Chief Evangelist and ideator at LilacBuds. He previously led Veritas Test Prep's India Operations, co-founded a VC-funded EdTech Startup and was business head at Career Launcher.

Preyash Shah

Founder & CTO

A product expert who made a career working at the cutting-edge of Data and Technology. He converts big ideas to reality at LilacBuds. He graduated with a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins and has led large teams for 2 global financial powerhouses (Bloomberg & CRISIL).

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Our Mentors

With a deep understanding of the academic landscape, our team of 40+ mentors can bring invaluable insights to help you make informed decisions about your educational and career goals.

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Karan

CEIBS

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Drushti

London School Of Economics, UK

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Utkarsh

University Of Chicago, USA

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Devanshi

Imperial College, UK

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Viraj

New York University

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Abhilash

Dartmouth College

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Shikha

ISB

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Michelle

ESSEC

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Sugandha

HEC Paris MBA

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Rachit

ISB

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Abhishek

INSEAD

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Sridhar

Columbia University, New York

Our Team

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Mohammad Gulam

Head of Technology & Operations

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Deepak

Lead PHP Developer

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Karan

Vice President, Operations

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Vishal

Junior Front-End Developer

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Muskaan

UI/UX Designer

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Akshatha

UI/UX Designer

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Khemesh

Senior Front-End Developer

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Anushka

Associate, Business Development

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Bhanupriya

Senior Associate, Content

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Ayush

Associate, Business Development

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Ashrika

Senior Associate, Content

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Vashi

Manager

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We believe that every dream deserves a guiding hand, every ambition deserves support, and every aspiration deserves an opportunity to soar. At Lilacbuds, it’s a journey we’ll take together, step by step, to blaze your own trails to global universities!

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