Who We Are

With over 7 years of diverse professional work experience across finance, global education, consulting, and over 20 years of experience in competitive sports, Siddharth brings a unique, cross-functional lens to youth development. His journey across boardrooms, classrooms, and courts has shaped his understanding of discipline, opportunity, and ambition - values he now shares with the next generation.

Wall Street & Global Exposure : Siddharth holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance and is an NCAA Division 1 college athlete alumnus from the United States, where he received both athletic and academic scholarships. His early career included working on Wall Street, where he honed his analytical thinking, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making.

Sport as a Foundation : A former professional tennis player, Siddharth rose through India’s national tennis circuit to the international arena, ultimately playing as a U.S. college student-athlete. The competitive rigour of sport taught him discipline, resilience, sacrifice, and the ability to thrive under pressure - all of which continue to inform his approach to mentorship today. He actively champions the role of sports in college admissions and life skill development, believing that the court is as much a classroom as any lecture hall.

Varda Anand is the heartbeat of TEA’s counseling philosophy- a co-founder whose journey from international student-athlete to global mentor shapes everything TEA stands for: grit, growth, and grounded guidance.

Having earned both academic and athletic scholarships to study and compete in NCAA Division II tennis in the U.S., Varda brings lived experience to the dreams of every student TEA supports. Her leadership fuses sharp strategy with human connection, leading the counseling vertical and shaping the student experience across every touchpoint.

At TEA, she has redefined what mentorship means, blending data-driven clarity with emotional intelligence to guide students not just toward college acceptance, but toward personal transformation. From 1:1 counseling to community building and social engagement, Varda ensures that every TEA student is seen, heard, and set up to thrive.

What makes Varda’s leadership distinct is her ability to turn empathy into impact. She doesn’t just advise students, she champions them. Under her guidance, TEA’s counseling programs have become a blueprint for holistic success, preparing students not only for university halls but for the challenges and choices life will throw their way.

Vansh Malhotra is the strategic force behind TEA’s premium evolution. From his early days as a student to now leading operations across continents, his journey embodies the very ethos of TEA clarity, conviction, and character.

A 100% scholarship awardee at the University of Sydney, Vansh brings a rare balance of real world business insight and student first empathy. At TEA, he spearheads global expansion, strategic growth, and system building driving scale without ever losing the white glove touch the company is known for.

Under his leadership, TEA has grown from a personalized mentorship company into a powerhouse of youth transformation crossing ₹8 crore in scholarships, thousands of applications, and presence across 8+ countries.

What sets Vansh apart is his ability to connect the dots between purpose and performance. His leadership ensures that every student TEA works with isn’t just college ready, but life ready equipped with the mindset, mentorship, and clarity to thrive on any stage.

A TEDx licensee and speaker, Pratik has delivered keynote addresses at prestigious forums such as ACCA UAE, South Africa, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) & ICSI. He is also a regular speaker at Prestigious Management Associations.

His global exposure includes participation in elite conferences like the Annual Curators Meeting of the Global Shapers (An initiative of World Economic Forum), Shape South Asia, and the UN Young Change Makers Conclave. With a Leadership Essentials certification from Harvard Business School (Online) and a strong research background he brings a structured, strategic, and research-driven approach to student mentoring.

His mentorship is built on disciplined planning, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring students achieve their academic and professional aspirations at top universities across the globe.

With over three decades of academic leadership across India’s top schools including The Doon School, Mahindra United World College, Dhirubhai Ambani International School, and Neev Academy Dr. Babul Das brings unparalleled expertise in holistic education and inquiry driven science learning. A PhD in Zoology and seasoned IBDP educator, he is widely respected for his interdisciplinary approach, Extended Essay mentorship, and deep curriculum insight.

At TEA, Dr. Das plays a pivotal role in guiding students whether in school, undergraduate, or doctoral programs through structured mentorship rooted in curiosity, ethics, and academic rigor. His approach goes beyond teaching; it’s about shaping identities, building trust, and nurturing a lifelong learning mindset.

Highly networked within global academic communities, he supports students in navigating complex research pathways and preparing for elite universities and advanced degrees. Whether it’s mentoring PhD aspirants or refining high school science projects, Dr. Das combines clarity with compassion to unlock potential.

He embodies TEA’s core belief that mentorship is not transactional, but transformational building clarity, confidence, and character at every step of a student’s journey.