Syed is an edtech entrepreneur who enjoys enabling young people to make more informed career choices. As a blended professional, he has worked in media, higher education, and nonprofits both,  in India and the US. He serves on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma and mentors new entrepreneurs at 76Forward.com and www.bridgeforbillions.org. He curates impact projects for Collegey.com and reviews student projects for Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.