Dharma Initiative · About

More than a
network.

We're rethinking professional connection and success in a dharmic way.

01 / Our mission

What we believe.

Have you ever wondered how you can truly make a positive difference? Do you believe there's more to life than simply getting by? The ancient Vedic idea of dharma represents the pursuit of universal truth, self-understanding, and purpose. At the Dharma Initiative, we take a two-pronged approach to the search for - and service of - dharma. On one hand, we empower young people to uncover their untapped potential and embody their purpose. On the other, we bring together a diverse group of Mentors who share their lived dharma. Together, we cultivate the leaders of tomorrow through the inspirational guidance of the leaders of today.

We are a collective of young people and industry luminaries united by one shared aim: to achieve success through helping others, becoming the best we can be.

04 / The community

Extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Moments from across our gatherings · London

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02 / Our compass

Our Dharmic Foundation.

Four principles, sourced from the Mahabharata.

दयाDayā

Compassion

Holding empathy and humanity at the heart of action.

शौचŚauca

Cleanliness

Cultivating purity of intention, preventing clouded judgement.

सत्यSatya

Truthfulness

Rooting decisions in fundamental truths. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.

तपस्Tapas

Austerity

Detachment from results; focus on intention. Prevents ambition becoming compulsive.

03 / The journey

Find. Live. Share.

01

Find

your Dharma

We offer tailored workshops, seminars, resources, and frameworks to help you identify your life calling. We acknowledge how challenging this can be and provide the support you need.

02

Live

your Dharma

We provide exclusive internships, placements, and 1-1 calls with top professionals to help you apply your purpose in practice and nurture your passion.

03

Share

your Dharma

We emphasise giving back through our mentors - successful individuals who mentor others by sharing their experiences, viewing success as a means to contribute.

04 / Our team

Our Exec Team driving DI forward.

Raam Gor

Raam Gor

Studying Theology & Religion at the University of Oxford

Talent Acquisition
Gopinath Jani

Gopinath Jani

Studying Medicine at City St George's University

Innovation
Deven Patel

Deven Patel

Studying Philosophy & Economics at the LSE

PartnershipsFinances
Sumedh Brahmadevara

Sumedh Brahmadevara

Graduate in Economics from the University of Cambridge

Strategy & OutreachLegal
Guneeka Chitkara

Guneeka Chitkara

Studying Physics at UCL

Strategy & Outreach
Chinmay Monga

Chinmay Monga

Global Markets at UBS Investment Bank

DI Online
Ishika Dav

Ishika Dav

Graduate in Computer Science & AI, Strategy at Revolut

EventsCommunity
Sahil Rathi

Sahil Rathi

Real Estate at Knight Frank

Events

Open positions

Our teams are growing. Roles open frequently.

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