Young Innovator Revolutionizing Financial Literacy for Students

Gaddam Shivaganesh, the son of a former welder from Parsigutta, is emerging as a remarkable name in India’s startup ecosystem. With a vision to establish a student-focused financial institution in Hyderabad, he aims to create a one-stop financial solution for students and their parents. His entrepreneurial journey is being supported by T-Hub, which continues to foster innovation and transform promising ideas into impactful ventures.

Shivaganesh has earned a $100,000 grant from Emergent Ventures and secured a place in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list under the Finance & Venture Capital category. To promote financial literacy among students, he has transformed himself into a comic character and is developing a free animated film. His startup is currently raising ₹10 crore to apply for an RBI payments licence and build the foundation for a student-centric financial platform.