Corporate Standards · Real-World Exposure

Building India’s
Most Structured
Youth Ecosystem.

Youth for Youth Development (YFYD) is a social enterprise that aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and practical learning.

We have built a unified ecosystem focused on youth development, career development, networking, leadership, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.

Dr. Nikita Hari (University of Oxford)Mr. Vinod Kannan (Ex-CEO Vistara)Mr. Arjun Mohan (Ex-CEO BYJU'S)Mr. Sreejith AK (Director of Engineering Visa)Mr. AP Abdullakutty (President CCC)
CXO & Industry Mentorship
Oxford, Visa, Vistara, BYJU'S, Singapore Airlines, CCC
6+
Departments
1,000+
People Impacted
₹15,000
Hunt X Prize Pool
Long-Term Vision

One Integrated Ecosystem

Our long-term vision is to bring everything a young individual needs for their personal, professional, and leadership growth under a single umbrella—creating one integrated ecosystem where students can learn, connect, gain exposure, access opportunities, and grow.

Opportunities & Exposure

Executive Leadership Talks

YFYD provides skill development, career development, networking opportunities, leadership exposure, masterclasses, and executive leadership talks led by renowned global CEOs, industry leaders, and distinguished academicians.

Talent-Driven Community

Selective Pan-India Cohort

YFYD is a selective, talent-driven community bringing together promising students from across India and building a strong support system for the ambitious youth and leaders of tomorrow.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE✦10 STRUCTURED DEPARTMENTS✦CXO LEADERSHIP TALKS✦HUNT X NATIONAL TREASURE HUNT✦CAMPUS TO CEO READINESS✦CROSS-COLLEGE NETWORK✦BOARD-LED STEWARDSHIP✦SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IMPACT✦

Accredited Academic & Industry Backing

Institutional Collaborations

Farook College Autonomous

Farook College Autonomous

Calicut Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Calicut Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Calicut Management Association

Calicut Management Association

St. Joseph's College Devagiri

St. Joseph's College Devagiri

Rajagiri College

Rajagiri College

SNES IMSAR Calicut

SNES IMSAR Calicut

Skillmount Knowledge

Skillmount Knowledge

The Corporate Frontier

A Youth Platform Designed Like a Corporate Enterprise.

YFYD departs entirely from casual collegiate clubs. We operate with strict corporate discipline, organizational role ownership, departmental budgets, and measurable performance indicators.

"Students do not wait for the corporate world to arrive. They begin executing within it the day they join YFYD."
Corporate SnapshotEnterprise Standard
Structured Hierarchy
Board-led governance with dedicated departments and role ownership.
Dynamic and Active Departments
Marketing, HR, Technical, Branding, Mentorship, and Training.
Career-Readiness Focus
Practical, execution-based exposure aligned with corporate expectations.
What Members GainKey Outcomes
  • Department-level role clarity and execution discipline.
  • Practical exposure to communication, operations, and leadership workflows.
  • Institution and industry interaction through structured events.
  • Confidence before entering internships, jobs, and entrepreneurial paths.
Corporate Department Structure

Department-Driven Learning and Execution

Every department is designed to provide real-life corporate exposure so members develop practical skills before stepping into the professional world.

01

Marketing

Campaign planning, audience strategy, and growth execution.

02

Human Resources

Member onboarding, culture development, and people processes.

03

Technical

Digital tools, systems support, and process automation.

04

Branding

Visual identity, consistency, and professional presentation.

05

Mentorship

Guidance channels connecting students with experienced voices.

06

Training

Skill modules that translate theory into execution capability.

Proof of Execution

Flagship Events & Leadership Talks

High-stakes campus competitions and executive masterclasses with global corporate leaders, validating our operational standard.

01/07
CXO Session 0102 April 2026
Mr. Vinod Kannan

Mr. Vinod Kannan

Former CEO — Vistara Airlines
Senior VP — Singapore Airlines

Masterclass Topic
“From Campus to CEO”

Skills That Actually Matter in the Real World

An exclusive, closed-door session at Farook College Autonomous with 85 handpicked student delegates on practical decision-making frameworks, executive adaptability, and leadership competencies.

85 Selected Attendees · Closed Cohort
Framework: Campus Graduate Non-Negotiables
Farook College
CXO Session 0209 May 2026
Mr. Arjun Mohan

Mr. Arjun Mohan

Former CEO — BYJU'S & upGrad
Startup Consultant & Investor

Masterclass Topic
“The Future of Work”

Beyond Degrees: What Really Defines Success

204 participants joined this high-velocity dialogue on cognitive synergy, dismantling degree complacency, and cultivating demonstrable, execution-grade talent for the modern industry.

204 Active Delegates · Online Cohort
Framework: Skills Over Degrees & Cognitive Synergy
Devagiri Campus
CXO Session 0306 June 2026
Ms. Ridhi Mittal

Ms. Ridhi Mittal

Stanford University Alumna
Forbes 30 Under 30 · 2x Founder

Masterclass Topic
“How to Talk to Anyone”

Communication & Networking for Multiplying Possibilities

An engaging masterclass empowering 400+ delegates on dynamic communication, strategic networking, and executive presence to articulate ideas with clarity and build lasting leverage.

408 Attended · 345 Active Delegates
Framework: Articulation & Strategic Networking
Rajagiri Valley
Craftsmanship 01Masterclass
Mr. Ajith Geejo

Mr. Ajith Geejo

Assistant Professor — SNES IMSAR
Marketing Advisor — Candela Learning

Masterclass Topic
“The Storytelling Cockroaches”

Evolutionary Metaphor & Brand Agility

A storytelling masterclass connecting biological survival traits with foundational principles of brand resilience, market agility, and strategic marketing instincts.

120+ Active Attendees · SNES IMSAR
Framework: Biological Metaphor & Resilience
IMSAR Campus
Craftsmanship 02Masterclass
Mr. Sreejith AK

Mr. Sreejith AK

Director of Engineering — Visa India
Tech Modernization Leader & Marathoner

Masterclass Topic
“Run Your Life Like a Marathon”

Compound Pacing, Endurance & Career Growth

An inspiring engineering masterclass drawing direct parallels between athletic endurance, compound pacing, and long-term career growth in hyper-competitive tech environments.

Masterclass Cohort · Visa India Director
Framework: Consistency, Discipline & Mindset
Virtual Masterclass
Craftsmanship 0326 Sep 2026
Dr. Nikita Hari

Dr. Nikita Hari

Head of Teaching & Research Design
University of Oxford

Masterclass Topic
“From Learner to Leader”

Making Things Happen & Creating Real-World Impact

An enriching international session on taking initiative, making informed career decisions, stepping into leadership before feeling ready, and turning ideas into tangible impact.

146 Attendees · Farook & Skillmount
Framework: Initiative, Resilience & Action
Virtual Masterclass
National CompetitionFarook Campus
Hunt X National Competition

Hunt X: National Challenge

Farook College Autonomous Campus
Farook B.Com Dept & YFYD

National Tournament
“₹15,000 National Challenge”

Analytical Acumen & Crisis Negotiation

An intense, multi-round strategy and problem-solving competition testing analytical acumen, team synchronization, and crisis negotiation across Farook College Autonomous campus.

₹15,000 Cash Prize · 1st Place
Champions: St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
Farook Campus
LEADERSHIP ENDORSEMENTS

Voices of the Future

Governance & Stewardship

The Executive Board

The board leads strategic direction, departmental integration, and execution quality across the entire YFYD community.

Faiz Ahamed, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Faiz Ahamed

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Visionary founder orchestrating YFYD's corporate readiness ecosystem and student enterprise models.

Executive Stewardship &
Strategic Vision
Antony, Chief Marketing Officer

Antony

Chief Marketing Officer

Leading strategic brand positioning, institutional marketing campaigns, and global outreach initiatives.

Strategic Marketing &
Brand Governance
Nikhil Bohra, Chief Growth Officer

Nikhil Bohra

Chief Growth Officer

Leading ecosystem expansion, strategic talent initiatives, and scalable youth network operations.

Growth Engineering &
Ecosystem Scaling