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Jeel Gandhi takes the wheel at Under 25 to drive India’s youth revolution
MUMBAI: In a move that’s equal parts strategic and symbolic, Under 25 — the largest youth-focused media and community network in India — just handed over the keys to Jeel Gandhi as its new CEO. The announcement came on 8 April 2025, with Collective Artists Network naming her the official boss of vibes, vision, and viral reach.
And let’s be honest, she’s already been running the show. Since joining Under 25, Jeel has turned youthful buzz into real-world impact. Under her leadership, the platform has:
1 Hosted 100 Summits at Campus (SACs)
2 Expanded to 30+ cities
3 Reached 1.5 lakh students offline
4 Crossed 300 million digital views
5 Clocked over 500,000 app downloads
6 Created a Rs 3 crore impact on student wallets
Not to mention, 40,000 students have paid for experiences via the app — a gen z-approved metric if there ever was one.
“Under 25 has always been about creating opportunities and building a movement that empowers young minds… Our focus will remain on scaling our impact, amplifying student voices, and creating transformative experiences,” said Under 25’s new CEO, Gandhi.
This isn’t just a corporate appointment. It’s a generational handover. With her finger firmly on the gen z pulse and a knack for turning memes into meaningful metrics, Jeel has built Under 25 into more than a youth network — it’s a launchpad.
“Under 25 is a trailblazer in the youth space, and Jeel’s leadership has been instrumental… Her vision and drive will be key to unlocking new avenues of impact,” said Collective Artists Network founder & group CEO Vijay Subramaniam.
Now with Gandhi officially in the hot seat, the mission is clear: Get India’s youth ready for life — whether they’re founding startups, finding passions, or figuring out how to change the world one swipe at a time.
This new chapter isn’t just about scaling. It’s about skills, confidence, exposure, and building a community that thinks beyond the syllabus and into the stratosphere.
When the world’s fastest man watches India’s fastest kids, you know the track is set for fireworks. Dream Dash, a first-of-its-kind multi-city sprinting competition for school children, is gearing up for a blockbuster finale where none other than Usain Bolt will be the Guest of Honour. And ensuring the young athletes sprint on world-class tracks is Gallant Sports, the country’s leading sports infrastructure company, which has partnered as the official Infrastructure Partner.
The sprint series, conceptualised by KPMG in India and presented by Dreamsetgo, puts grassroots sprinting firmly on the national stage. Children from Grades 3 to 9 have already laced up for 100m and 200m races, starting with school-level heats and progressing to inter-school city finals. The fastest of them all will now line up at the grand finales in Mumbai and Delhi, racing not just for glory but in front of the Jamaican legend himself.
For Gallant Sports, the event is a showcase of what it does best building the right stage for sporting dreams. From the design of running tracks to preparing competition surfaces, Gallant has ensured that every venue matches international standards.
“Sports dreams are born on the right grounds,” said Gallant sports & infra founder & CEO Nasir Ali. “At Gallant, we’ve always focused on creating accessible and inclusive facilities that encourage participation and build confidence. Our association with Dream Dash gives us the opportunity to support young sprinters with the infrastructure they need to pursue their ambitions.”
While winning will always grab headlines, Dream Dash puts equal emphasis on participation. Every child who competes whether they cross the line first or not will receive a medal and certificate, ensuring no one leaves without a moment of pride. It’s a reminder that sport is as much about the journey as the podium.
The initiative is also part of a larger conversation: India’s urgent need for more safe, durable, and affordable sports infrastructure in schools and communities. Gallant Sports has been leading that charge, working to make sport a shared experience rather than a privilege limited to a few.
With Usain Bolt watching from the sidelines and young Indians sprinting towards their dreams, the finale of Dream Dash promises to be a celebration of both fitness and aspiration. If the right environment can turn potential into performance, then this partnership may well spark the next generation of champions.
