Ankit Mehra was born in a silk-trading family in Nathnagar a town near Bhagalpur historically known as Champapuri the capital of the ancient Anga kingdom ruled by Karna of Mahabharata fame.  From Bhagalpur To IIT Kanpur Ankit displayed exceptional academic potential from a young age. After completing his Class 10 education in 2001 from St. Joseph’s School Bhagalpur with outstanding results his family enrolled him in the prestigious Delhi Public School (DPS) R.K. Puram for his senior secondary studies. He aced the JEE Exam securing admission to IIT Kanpur where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2007. High-Paying Job In USA While at IIT Kanpur Ankit was recruited by Capital One Financial Corporation a leading American bank. Though initially placed in India due to visa lottery issues he eventually relocated to the USA in 2010 with a lucrative salary package. His career flourished and he gained significant expertise in the banking sector. MBA And Meeting His Future Partner While working in the USA Ankit decided to pursue an MBA and in 2013 enrolled at IESE Business School in Spain. It was here that he met Priyanka Jain a fellow Indian student who would later become his life partner. During his MBA Ankit interned as an Investment Banking Summer Associate with Credit Suisse a renowned Swiss investment bank. Return To India And Birth of GyanDhan After completing his MBA Ankit decided to return to India in 2015. At the time India was experiencing a burgeoning startup culture under the government’s initiatives to support entrepreneurship. Armed with extensive experience in banking Ankit and a friend co-founded GyanDhan in May 2015. What Is GyanDhan? GyanDhan focuses on helping students secure education loans for studying at prestigious international universities. The startup bridges the gap for talented students who lack the financial resources to afford overseas education. Collaborating with major banks like State Bank of India (SBI) and private lenders GyanDhan streamlines the loan process for students. Recognition From RBI And Growth In 2021 GyanDhan achieved a significant milestone by securing a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This license allowed the startup to not only facilitate loans through other financial institutions but also directly provide funding to students. To date GyanDhan has supported over 4500 students in achieving their dreams of studying abroad. The company has established itself as one of India’s top education financing institutions. By enabling students to access global opportunities he has created a legacy that extends far beyond personal success.