Background

Srishti Manivel

Computer Science Student at ETH Zurich

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TryNew

Bringing sustainable indoor farming to every Swiss household with eco-friendly mini-garden kits. Founded in high school, our mission is to revolutionize indoor farming.

TryNew Indoor Garden Kit

Honours & Awards

Recognition for innovation, leadership, and academic excellence.

Grand Prize Winner – START Hack 2025
Hackathons

Grand Prize Winner – START Hack 2025

Won 1st place at Europe's top hackathon (600+ participants), building an AI solution for SIX Group to optimize financial workflows.

Winner – Accenture Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2024
Hackathons

Winner – Accenture Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2024

Developed an AI-powered flood risk tool using satellite data for infrastructure planning in developing countries. Recognized for creating a scalable, cost-effective alternative to traditional field surveys.

Winner – T-Systems Case, Bern Hackathon 2023
Hackathons

Winner – T-Systems Case, Bern Hackathon 2023

Won with HealthBrain, an AI-supported health hub for therapy & meds. Awarded best solution in the "TheraConnect" corporate challenge.

Experience & Projects

Academic pursuits, entrepreneurial ventures, and professional experiences.

Current

Bachelor of Computer Science – ETH Zurich

Elected Class Speaker for Algorithms & Data Structures, representing 600+ students and collaborating with ETH professors.

2024 - 2027
Aug 2017 – 2023

Kantonsschule Olten

Focus: Economics and Law

2017 - 2023

Extracurricular Activities

Beyond academics and work, I engage in diverse activities that enrich my life and skills.

Academic

Debating Club

Active member of our high-schools debating society.

Academic

International Politics

Engaged in discussions during the extra classes

Academic

Private Tutoring

Providing academic support to high school students in mathematics and german.

Media Features

Press coverage and publications featuring my work and achievements.

Young Entrepreneur with Big Plans
Tagblatt

Young Entrepreneur with Big Plans

A 19-year-old has already won several awards. She wants to put her heart into a social enterprise.

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Srishti Wins at National Science Competitions
Tagblatt

Srishti Wins at National Science Competitions

Olten native wins with work at Swiss Youth in Science.

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Ready, Steady, Think!
Horizons Magazine

Ready, Steady, Think!

Profile featuring achievements in science competitions and entrepreneurship.

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Get In Touch

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations.

Srishti Manivel

Contact Information