Meet The Founders
Ascendance was founded by four Malaysian youngsters aged 13 to 19 years old (in the year 2015) to inspire their peers to live more holistic lives. They became role models, excelling in their education and careers while motivating other youngsters to do so as well.
First Malaysians to receive the Diana Award 2019
In recognition of their efforts to foster change and develop youngsters, the 4 founders of Ascendance were awarded The Diana Award in 2019 for Social Action and Humanitarian Works. The Diana Award is a prestigious award given to young changemakers worldwide by The Diana Foundation.
Global Education Fuels Ascendance Leaders
The co-founders of Ascendance are studying at prestigious global institutions, including Ivy Leagues, to elevate their perspectives and position Ascendance on the international stage.
Harsha, Ascendance’s CEO, holds a 4.0 CGPA as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Sanadtkumar, the COO, is refining his expertise with a diploma in Video Production at Toronto Film School, Canada. Heerraa, Ascendance’s Advisor, is undertaking a Bachelor of Liberal Arts at Harvard University, USA. Mathura, currently a class participant at Harvard Extension School, is on her path towards a Masters in Liberal Arts, Finance.
Let’s Find Out More About The Founders
Harsha Ravindran, 21
CEO & Co-Founder of Ascendance
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CEO & Founder of StartMyName.com
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President of ASEL Club, University of Pennsylvania
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Vice President of Finance, Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club
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Reporter & Podcast Host at The Daily Pennsylvanian
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Host of Changing Reality Radio Show, WQHS Radio
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Author of ‘The Makings of A Teenage Entrepreneur’ Book
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Undergraduate Student at University of Pennsylvania, USA (4.0 CGPA)
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3 Times TEDx Speaker & International Conference Speaker
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Skoll Foundation Fellow
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Featured on Prestige 40 Under 40 in 2022
Sanadtkumar Ganesan, 23
COO & Co-Founder of Ascendance
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International Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
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Director, Wanted: Shades of Life Documentary Series
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Creative Content Creator at ET Boost Studio
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Pursuing Diploma in Video Production at Toronto Film School, Canada
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Winner: Best Inspirational Film for the Los Angeles Film Awards
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Finalist: Best Documentary Feature for the New York International Film Awards
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Top 30 Films of the Year at Filmmakers Connect Awards, USA
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Finalist For Emerging Filmmaker Award at FilmHaus Berlin
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Top 50 Asia Young Talents at Monstar Awards 2021
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Featured in The Edge Weekly, Malaysia's Top Business Newspaper
Heerraa Ravindran, 23
Advisor & Co-Founder of Ascendance
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Award-winning International Singer-Songwriter & Performer
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Dean's List Honors 2021-2023 and Undergraduate at Harvard University Extension
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Voting Member at the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs®️)
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Harvard Extension School's Global Ambassador 2023
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Prestige Malaysia's 40 Under 40 Most Successful, Innovative & Influential Young People 2022
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ICon Award & Best in North America (Pop) at InterContinental Music Awards, LA 2022
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Best in Pop Original (Young Adult) at International Red Carpet Awards, Netherlands 2023
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Best Female Solo Artist at California Music Video Awards, San Francisco 2023
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Judge for International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA) Awards, Atlanta 2023
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Written & Composed Song Featured on the Official Game Soundtrack of 'Simulacra 2'
Mathura Kannan, 26
Advisor & Co-Founder of Ascendance
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CEO of Social Business Incubator, ET Ideas Group
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Junior Director at Simply Empowering
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Author of ‘Money Matter$: A Guide to Finance & Life for Gen Zs
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Host of ‘Money Matter$’ Talk Show
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ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA)
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Class Participant at Harvard Extension School
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Asia Regional Finalist of Commonwealth Youth Awards 2023
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Runner Up for Best Financial Influencer in the MAIAwards 2022
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EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards 2020 Malaysian Top 4 Finalist
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