The Team

Aarnav Baxi

Founder & Head of Engineering

Aarnav leads the technical development at Spoke. Currently studying Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he has a background in building automated testing systems. He is focused on applying those technical foundations to create a practical, real-time tool for consistent speaking practice.

Ansh Parikh

Head of Finance

Ansh leads financial operations, analysis, and decision-making at Spoke. Currently studying Business Administration and Statistics & Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University, he has a background in equity research and investment fund management. He is focused on leveraging his previous startup experience to optimize sales forecasting, pricing strategy, and budgeting.

Ved Mathia

Head of Growth

Ved leads business development and investor outreach at Spoke. Currently pursuing a Finance degree with an Economics minor at Baruch College, he has a background in high-level business pitch competitions and holds multiple financial certifications from Bloomberg and the CFA Institute. He is focused on identifying new market opportunities and building strategic partnerships to scale the platform.

Sohum Sheth

Head of Marketing

Sohum leads the strategic messaging and outreach efforts at Spoke. Currently studying Supply Chain Management and Marketing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he has a background in audience analysis and professional communication. He is focused on applying a systems-oriented approach to simplify complex ideas and improve user engagement.