Dhruvi Naik is in her final semester of graduate studies in Business Analytics at Temple University. With a strong foundation in Information Technology and advanced data analysis expertise, she is passionate about leveraging Generative AI to drive innovation and bridge the gap between technology and business. Her experience includes serving as a Student Researcher in Temple’s Research and Leadership Department, where she partnered with inventors and faculty to draft IP disclosures, supported patent filings, and developed streamlined digital processes that enhanced inventor engagement. She also conducted market research to assess the potential of emerging technologies and contributed to both incubation and commercialization projects.

At TEDxTempleUniversity, Dhruvi serves as Director for Speakers and Recruitment, where she leads the effort to identify, recruit, and develop speakers whose stories inspire impact and shift perspectives. She manages the speaker application process, oversees initial screenings and interviews, ensures diversity and balance in the lineup, and coordinates with the curation and coaching teams to prepare speakers for the stage. Dhruvi is driven to bring voices to TEDx that not only communicate effectively but also challenge audiences to think differently.