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Smarthveer Sidana: Rare Poet and Quant Leader

Smarthveer Sidana: Rare Poet and Quant Leader
A True Archetype of a Poet & Quant: A Rare Leader, Smarthveer Sidana · businesstoday.in

There is a man named Smarthveer Sidana who grew up in a small town called Jalalabad in Punjab, India.

He studied at a famous school called IIT Delhi, where he won more than ten awards for his hard work.

People who know him say he is special because he is very good with numbers and also very kind to people.

They call him a 'poet and a quant' because he balances smart thinking with feelings and empathy.

One time, he was brave enough to call a stranger at MIT and ask for help to travel to America.

That helped him take part in a big science competition called iGEM, where his team won a Silver Medal.

He later did important research on clean energy in London and Canada.

Many wise leaders, including professors and company chairs, say he works hard and leads with integrity.

They believe he combines a big-picture view with hands-on execution, which is rare.

Now he works in London and San Francisco, and everyone expects him to keep achieving great things.

Key facts

Subject
Smarthveer Sidana, recognized as a 'Rare Leader' by Global Leaders
Hometown
Jalalabad, a small town in Punjab, India
Education
IIT Delhi; 10+ awards and the Distinctive Performance Award for three consecutive years
Mentor Descriptions
'Poet and a quant' (Tim Ruthven, UCL); upper-right IQ/EQ corner (Dr. Bernd Waltermann, Former BCG SEA Chairman)
Competition Result
Silver Medal at the MIT iGEM Competition
Research Focus
Clean energy at Imperial College London and the University of British Columbia
Career Base
London and San Francisco

Quotes

Dr. Bernd Waltermann

Former BCG SEA Chairman & Advisor to Navis Capital

“"I would describe Smarth as a poet and also a quant. It is quite rare actually to have someone who’s very good on the quant side and very good on the people side."”
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“"Smarth is a rare combination of IQ and EQ. If I was to place him on a 2X2 on IQ and EQ, he would be in the upper-right corner."”
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