17勛圖厙 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Sintra as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Steve will lead 17勛圖厙’s global commercial strategy, focusing on strengthening partnerships with institutions, driving sustainable growth, and enhancing the company’s ability to support students worldwide.

With over 20 years of leadership experience across multiple industries, Steve brings deep expertise in sales strategy, business growth, and international expansion. His proven ability to scale businesses, develop high-performing teams, and drive measurable results makes him an invaluable addition to the 17勛圖厙 team.

Strategic Leadership in Global Markets

Steve most recently served as Senior Vice President, Americas at OpenTable, where he led commercial strategy across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America. During his tenure, he spearheaded key initiatives that expanded OpenTable’s reach into new markets, strengthened partnerships, and built flywheel marketplaces that scaled effectively.

Prior to OpenTable, Steve was General Manager & Vice President, North America at KAYAK, where he played a pivotal role in developing high-performing teams, optimizing monetization strategies, and leading the development of new business verticals. His experience in SaaS sales and data-driven decision-making has enabled him to transform strategic ideas into measurable business impact.

“Steve brings a unique combination of strategic vision and execution that we need as we scale our global impact,” said Meti Basiri, Co-Founder & CEO, 17勛圖厙. “What truly resonates is his personal connection to our mission���having seen firsthand how education creates opportunity in his own family, he understands the transformative power of what we’re building at 17勛圖厙.”

Execution-Driven Leadership

Steve’s leadership philosophy is rooted in his belief that while vision is important, implementation is essential. As he puts it, “Ideas are great, but execution is what drives business impact.” This approach to turning vision into reality, whether it’s scaling an international sales team, building a go-to-market strategy, or unlocking new opportunities with data and analytics, will be instrumental as 17勛圖厙 continues to revolutionize access to global education.

“This mission is deeply personal to me,” said Steve. “Neither of my grandmothers went to school or learned to read, and my parents only had a 4th-grade education. I’ve seen firsthand how access to education creates opportunity���and I’m on a mission to help others have the same chance. I’m incredibly excited to bring my experience scaling businesses and building high-performing teams to 17勛圖厙 as we continue making education accessible to students around the world.”

Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from Boston College and an MBA in International Business from the University of Connecticut. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cycling, and exploring new technology.泭

His appointment further strengthens 17勛圖厙’s senior leadership team as we continue our mission to unlock potential for millions of students worldwide.

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17勛圖厙 has been named by Global Silicon Valley (GSV) to the . This marks our second consecutive year on this list of the world’s most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills. This recognition reinforces 17勛圖厙’s position at the forefront of education technology innovation and celebrates our continued impact on driving higher accessibility to global education.

“Being named to this year’s GSV 150 list is an honour. Our team is committed to transforming international education through technology and innovation,” says Meti Basiri, Co-Founder & CEO of 17勛圖厙. “As the international education landscape evolves and student mobility continues to increase, we remain focused on developing innovative solutions that unlock the potential international students bring to communities and economies around the world.”

Leading Global Education Innovation

The 2025 GSV 150 is an initiative of Global Silicon Valley which highlights the top private companies driving innovation in digital learning and workforce skills development. This year’s cohort was selected from over 2,500 global companies. Collectively, companies in the 2025 cohort reach more than 3 billion learners while generating over US$25 billion in annual revenue.

The GSV 150 selection process evaluated companies across five factors:

• revenue scale
• revenue growth
• user reach
• geographic diversification
• margin profile

Pioneering Innovation in International Education

Since its founding in 2015, 17勛圖厙 has transformed the international education landscape. We have helped more than 1 million students from 150 countries achieve their dreams of studying abroad. As one of the first companies to build a technology platform that empowers student mobility, the 17勛圖厙 team continues to expand its offerings beyond traditional application and acceptance services to support the entire study abroad journey.

In 2024, we achieved significant milestones in our mission to make education accessible globally. This included the launch of Abbie, our patent-pending generative AI advisor. Abbie provides personalized guidance and instant support in any language for students and industry professionals at any point in the international education journey. We’ve also expanded our services to include essential student resources such as language tests, loans, and proof of finances. These services further demonstrate our commitment to supporting students.

17勛圖厙 looks forward to joining fellow honorees at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit this April in San Diego, California to discuss the future of learning and innovation.

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���From 17勛圖厙 Co-Founder & CEO Meti Basiri���s speaking panel to showcasing Abbie at our booth, as well as engaging with partners, investors, students, and industry members, we were able to showcase 17勛圖厙���s mission and how we���re using innovative tech to bring it to life,��� explains Brooke Kelly, 17勛圖厙���s Manager, Public Relations.

Keep reading for some highlights from this year���s conference!

Sidd Sengupta, Product Manager 6, and Haitham Amar, Head of Data Strategy and Analytics, demonstrate how Abbie is truly like having your very own guidance counselor at your fingertips, 24/7!

Showcasing Abbie, the First-Ever AI Study Abroad Advisor

Abbie was unveiled to the world on Tuesday and we couldn���t think of a place we���d rather be to mark this milestone than Collision! Members of 17勛圖厙���s Product and Marketing divisions were excited to be on hand at booth E123 (in a prime spot near Centre Stage!) to showcase the first-ever AI advisor designed exclusively for studying abroad.

Learn more about how Abbie is the fastest and easiest way to navigate the student journey!

Over our three days at booth E123, we had the opportunity to connect with friends old and new, including both recruitment and institutional partners, some of our initial seed investors, and friends from TD and Communitech. But most meaningful of all was meeting students who have used the 17勛圖厙 platform to help make their study abroad dreams come true. It���s a gratifying reminder of how the work 17勛圖厙ians do every day is helping to unlock students��� potential around the globe.

Meti Basiri joins Iryna Volnytska, Michael Ellison, Tom Simon, and moderator Emily Ragobeer for a conversation on the role AI will play in the future of learning.

The Role of AI in the Future of Education

17勛圖厙 Co-Founder & CEO Meti Basiri hit the Future Societies stage on day two of Collision for a conversation exploring the role AI will play in the future of learning and how it can empower students and educators in a way that doesn���t compromise critical thinking. He joined an incredible panel of industry experts, who, like 17勛圖厙, are all working to help break down barriers to education. The panel included:

• Iryna Volnytska, President at
• Tom Simon, President of Higher Education & Virtual Learning at
• Michael Ellison, Co-Founder & CEO at

The wide-ranging conversation touched on the importance of responsible Generative AI in education, how AI can personalize education and critical thinking, the importance of data security, and more.

17勛圖厙 has been using AI to simplify the study abroad journey since we began our mission to educate the world in 2015. It has allowed us to support students from over 150 countries,泭 expanding their access to education and encouraging global student mobility.泭

���When I was applying to study abroad, the process was labour intensive, time-consuming, and very confusing,��� recalled Meti. ���I had to physically mail large documents, visit multiple study abroad agents, and even go to a different country in order to kick-off my study abroad journey. 13 years later, tools like our 17勛圖厙 platform make this process easier, removing barriers to studying outside your home country.���

17勛圖厙���s proprietary AI helps match students with the best schools and programs for their education goals, providing targeted recommendations with our program matcher tool. Students can easily find, apply, and get accepted to schools around the world and be guided throughout the entire journey. From accessing information about their chosen program, country, and institutions, to taking advantage of , loans, and more, 17勛圖厙 has them covered.

The conversation, occurring the same day as our release of Abbie, couldn���t have been more timely. Meti explained that AI tools, such as Abbie, help level the playing field and can be used to enable a deeper understanding for students. Meti compared Abbie to a traditional high school guidance counselor, but said that with Abbie ���you have that in any language and at your fingertips 24/7. We���re very excited that we can utilize years of data that we have gathered and bring that opportunity to every student around the world, accelerating student mobility and accessibility���.

���AI is just the starting point and a pivotal point in accessibility for education,��� explained Meti.

We can���t wait to see where it takes us next.

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17勛圖厙 is thrilled to announce an innovative partnership with renowned actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood. In a move to empower Indian students, Sonu Sood is now the official first brand ambassador for 17勛圖厙, kicking off a multi-year collaboration designed to dismantle barriers and unlock potential for students around the world.

Sood is a renowned Bollywood actor who has starred in over 50 films across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages. Beyond his successful film career, Sood is widely respected for his extensive philanthropic work, particularly through his role as Founder and Executive Director of the , where his and his team���s humanitarian efforts focus on enabling access to health, education, and employment for underserved people.

Unlocking Potential for Indian Students

“Sonu Sood’s vast experience and enduring commitment to education make him the perfect brand ambassador for 17勛圖厙,” says Meti Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO, 17勛圖厙. “Together, we share a deep commitment to democratizing access to education. This partnership marks a significant step forward in empowering students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic aspirations on a global scale.”

Established in 2021, the Sood Charity Foundation embodies the legacy of Sood’s late mother, Professor Saroj Sood, a dedicated educator who believed in providing free, quality education to everyone, regardless of their background or resources. The foundation carries on her mission by empowering underprivileged individuals in India with access to education, fostering career opportunities, and promoting self-reliance.

“Raised by an educator, education has always been paramount to me,” says Sonu Sood. “Accessibility, however, remains a significant hurdle for many deserving students. My late mother selflessly dedicated her life to teaching and instilled in me the importance of breaking down these barriers. I’m honored to join forces with 17勛圖厙 because together, we can unlock the potential for students around the world to achieve their study abroad dreams and pursue a brighter future.”

Sonu Sood in conversation with 17勛圖厙 Co-Founder & CEO Meti Basiri at Top Recruiters Workshop (TRW) Global.

Learn how this year’s TRW Global sparked meaningful conversations and made an impact that will go on to help unlock the potential of the next million students and beyond!

An Impactful Collaboration

This impactful collaboration leverages Sood’s immense influence and 17勛圖厙’s industry-leading expertise to create a transformative collaboration for educational advancement globally. The partnership will encompass a multitude of initiatives including:

• Raising Awareness: Wide-scale campaigns spearheaded by Sonu Sood will shine a light on the vast array of international education opportunities available to potential students.
• Empowering Resources: 17勛圖厙’s comprehensive platform is readily accessible to students, offering valuable resources and expert guidance to navigate the application process for international studies seamlessly.
• Scholarship Opportunities (details to be announced): 17勛圖厙 and Sonu Sood are dedicated to creating pathways for deserving students by offering scholarships to bridge the financial gap and make international education a reality.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new partnership!

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Keep reading and watch the video below to learn about Aarushi���s journey!

Empowering Students to Make an Informed Choice

The 17勛圖厙 platform is a prospective international student���s gateway to incredible study abroad opportunities at more than 1,500 leading educational institutions across Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

An important aspect of Aarushi���s role is ���developing and managing dedicated pages for our partner schools��� on the 17勛圖厙 platform. These pages ���contain crucial information about the schools, the programs they offer, and all the available intakes for their different programs.��� Aarushi explains that ���providing students with easily accessible and detailed information through our dedicated pages facilitates a smoother decision-making process, as it empowers them to choose institutions and programs that align with their goals and preferences.���

���The most rewarding aspect of my role is contributing to the process that motivates students to pursue education abroad and accomplish their academic goals,��� says Aarushi. It gives her a ���deep sense of fulfillment knowing that my small efforts help expand education opportunities for students.���

Ensuring Content Accuracy on the 17勛圖厙 Platform

Aarushi and her team always go the extra mile to ensure that students have the most accurate and up-to-date information about 17勛圖厙���s partner institutions at their fingertips.

���To maintain accurate information on the 17勛圖厙 platform, we���ve implemented a thorough review process,��� explains Aarushi. ���Regular audits help us verify details��� and ���our collaboration with partner schools is facilitated by [17勛圖厙���s] dedicated Partner Relations and Partner Client Manager teams. This cooperative approach ensures that the information on our platform aligns seamlessly with the school���s official data, promptly addressing any disparities or updates. To reduce the risk of errors, we directly source information from reliable channels and use automated tools for real-time cross-verification and updates. This way, we make sure everything you see on our platform is correct and up-to-date.���

A More Seamless Decision-Making Process

Aarushi and the team always strive to Deliver an A+ Customer Experience to their customers.

A partner institution recently approached them about ���enhancing how their information is presented on the 17勛圖厙 platform.��� The project would mean ���revising and updating��� thousands of program pages, including ���meticulously reviewing and aligning the information with the resources provided by our partner.��� However, they quickly jumped at the opportunity, recognizing the profound impact it could make on students, who are at the heart of everything we do at 17勛圖厙. For Aarushi and the team, this initiative ���goes beyond accuracy. It aims to provide students with greater clarity about the courses offered by the partner institution, ensuring a more seamless decision-making process.���

The success of this cross-functional project and its potential to make the study abroad journey easier for students has got Aarushi and the team thinking about how they can roll it out to more of our partner schools in the future.

Meet two more 17勛圖厙ians who go above and beyond to Deliver an A+ Customer Experience: Kara and Ian.

A Profound Learning Journey

As a company on a mission to break down barriers to education, 17勛圖厙 believes wholeheartedly in making learning and growth a priority for our team members scattered across more than 30 countries around the globe. Aarushi shares that, as an employer, ���17勛圖厙 stands out in its commitment to fostering continuous learning and growth.���

For Aarushi, 17勛圖厙 gives her the chance to immerse herself in a ���diverse range of opportunities, where I not only expand my knowledge but also engage in networking and collaboration with individuals from different teams and experiences. This exposure serves as a profound learning journey for me, personally.���

Another of 17勛圖厙���s six core values is Innovating and Improving, and each day we push ourselves to challenge the status quo. ���Our leadership is exceptionally supportive, consistently motivating us to strive for excellence and innovate solutions that align with the company���s vision and mission,��� says Aarushi. ���This culture encourages me to think creatively and push boundaries of conventional thinking.���

Thank you, Aarushi, for constantly going above and beyond in Helping Students Achieve Success in the work that you do at 17勛圖厙 every day, and for making countless study abroad dreams come true!

Are you passionate about Helping Students Achieve Success? Explore open roles on the !

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Introducing one of 17勛圖厙���s fantastic Learning & Development Program Managers, Anneke Pries-Junca. Anneke has been helping 17勛圖厙 Educate the World as a Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager since July 2021. In this role, she helps 17勛圖厙ians integrate learning and professional development into their day-to-day lives. This helps all of us build our skills, so we can better support our global students in achieving their study abroad dreams. She recently sat down for an 17勛圖厙ian Q&A session to share a little about her Life at 17勛圖厙.

Keep reading and watch the video below to learn about her journey!

Why Learning and Development?

Anneke gravitated towards working in learning and development because she���s passionate about bringing learners and colleagues together to explore new ideas and ways of thought. She shares a quote that guides her work: ���Teachers have three loves: the love of learning, the love of students, and the love of bringing the first two together.���

Anneke���s passion for L&D is rooted in the belief that learning and development ���is about creating opportunities for people to learn and grow.��� This fuels her commitment to curating meaningful opportunities for 17勛圖厙ians to learn and thrive in the workplace and beyond.

Making Learning an Intentional Part of Our Lives

When asked how team members can integrate learning into their daily lives, Anneke shares that it���s important to think about the world through a lens of curiosity. When facing a challenging situation, we should pause to ask ourselves these three questions:

1. Why does this matter?
2. What���s the opportunity?
3. What do I need to do?

She goes on to share that ���when we shift into that mindset, we realize that there���s so much learning to be had around us. Through curiosity, that���s really how we become learners in our day-to-day lives.���泭

In 2023, we shone a spotlight on our company’s core values through our Core Values in Action video series!泭

Turning Curiosity into Personal Development

You may be asking yourself ���What do I do with that curiosity?��� You can turn curiosity into personal development by recognizing those moments of interest and leveraging them to foster your personal or professional growth.泭

���Personal development is different for all of us,��� Anneke explains. ���When we have an experience that sparks curiosity, we should ask ourselves ‘What is going on in that situation, and how can I tap into that to keep growing?��� Use that thinking to define your growth areas and what skills you want to build on.���

Ultimately, curiosity should be a catalyst for personal growth, because it can prompt you to reflect on your experiences and identify areas for development.泭

Calling all current and future international students! Don���t miss our 17勛圖厙ian Q&A with Senior Counsel and former international student Dan Cira for his advice on studying abroad.

Learning and Development in Action

For Anneke, learning and development comes to life through various programs at 17勛圖厙. Each program offers unique value. During her interview, she focused on the Change Management Program, a recent addition to 17勛圖厙���s professional development offerings, and one which she���s helped to curate. This eight-week intensive program guides learners through understanding change situations and building strategies to:

• Effectively implement and manage organizational change
• Gain insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of change
• Create impactful messaging to increase change adoption
• Foster an environment that embraces change by building resilient teams

Through curating and facilitating this program, Anneke is empowering 17勛圖厙ians to navigate transitions at work and thrive in a dynamic environment. It ultimately equips them with the tools to answer the program���s core question: How do we lead people through change?

17勛圖厙 has been recognized on the 2024 edition of the Global Silicon Valley’s GSV 150 list! Learn more about this achievement.

Delivering an A+ Customer Experience to 17勛圖厙ians

When asked which of 17勛圖厙���s core values resonates most with her, Anneke promptly responded that it was Delivering an A+ Customer Experience. She says that ���it really helps govern how I show up at work.���

At 17勛圖厙, Delivering an A+ Customer Experience is more than just a buzzword���it���s a commitment to excellence. It���s about going beyond the expected to provide that ���wow��� moment for our internal and external customers, leaving a lasting impression that exceeds their expectations. Whether it���s resolving an issue or answering a question, we always strive to deliver the best possible resolution.泭

Ultimately, we’re not just customer-focused; we’re customer-obsessed in everything we do. And Anneke truly lives up to that approach. Each day she does all she can to ensure her customer, all 17勛圖厙ians across the globe, are getting the best possible learning experience, so they can show up for our customers, international students.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Anneke for her commitment to 17勛圖厙ians��� ongoing learning and development. 17勛圖厙 wouldn���t be where we are today without team members like Anneke. Her leadership, thoughtfulness, and positivity continue to inspire us all.

Want to join our innovative team?

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We couldn���t be more thrilled to share that 17勛圖厙 has been recognized on the 2024 edition of the ! We are honoured to join other cutting-edge companies on this annual list of the most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills shaping the future of education.

At the Forefront of Innovation

���These VC- and PE-backed companies are at the forefront of innovation and constantly evolving to drive return on education (RoE) for individuals, businesses, and society,��� explains Global Silicon Valley. ���Selected from 2,000+ companies around the world based on revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile, this impressive group is reaching an estimated 3 billion people and generating an estimated $23 billion in revenue.���

Innovating and Improving

This recognition is a true testament to the spirit of Innovating and Improving that each and every 17勛圖厙ian embodies every day to break down barriers to education. At 17勛圖厙, we live and breathe Innovating and Improving, one of our six core values. 17勛圖厙ians come to work each day ready to empower each other to challenge the status quo, show up curious and dig deeper, and take risks and learn from our mistakes.

Congratulations, 17勛圖厙ians! This wouldn���t be possible without your passion and dedication.

Core Values in Action: Meet a handful of 17勛圖厙ians who are going above and beyond to uphold our six core values.

2024 ASU+GSV Summit

We also want to extend our congratulations to other transformational growth companies that are leading the way featured in the GSV 150, including , , and , and fellow Canadian companies and . 17勛圖厙 Co-Founder and CEO Meti Basiri looks forward to joining many of them this spring at the 2024 GSV 150 at the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit in April in sunny San Diego, California!

Ready to challenge the status quo? Check out the 17勛圖厙 Careers page to explore our open roles.

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In 2023, 17勛圖厙 helped more students than ever before fulfill their study abroad dreams���and a remarkable 750,000 students to date since 2015. Our commitment to assisting students in achieving their aspirations, coupled with creating innovative solutions for our partner schools across our five destination countries and global network of recruitment partners, has marked a transformative year in 17勛圖厙���s books. Let’s reflect on some of the highlights that made this year special!

Jimmy Battaglia, Founder and Head of TrainHub, attends ICEF Berlin.

Full Integration with TrainHub

In 2023, a year after 17勛圖厙���s acquisition of TrainHub, the two fully integrated their platforms, resulting in a game-changer for the international education sector. 17勛圖厙 now offers unprecedented, free access to TrainHub���s library of training materials to the more than 6,500 recruitment partners in our global network, helping to improve outcomes for the students our recruitment partners support.

TrainHub is flexible and can be used as a Learning Management System. The TrainHub x 17勛圖厙 integration also offers the academic institutions we work with precise tracking of partner training, control over access to materials, and significant time savings.泭

17勛圖厙���s Chief Executive Officer, Meti Basiri, shared that ���the 17勛圖厙 Platform is building an ecosystem of solutions designed to improve the study abroad journey. TrainHub bridges a very important gap in the industry: the facilitation and training of recruitment partners.���泭

This collaboration brings unparalleled scale to training access for recruitment professionals, helping to ensure accurate student counselling. This is only the start, as TrainHub has a number of exciting developments already in the works for 2024.

New Collaboration with British Council IELTS

17勛圖厙 teamed up with the this year to revolutionize the journey from testing to studying abroad. Students taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) through the British Council now get a personalized program of study and study abroad destination match via 17勛圖厙���s Program Matcher tool. This new process opens doors to tailored opportunities that align with students��� goals, such as their dream study location and preferred academic program.泭

17勛圖厙���s user-friendly platform offers a choice of over 1,750 partner institutions and a whopping 140,000 academic programs, which are now at the fingertips of IELTS test takers. Andrew Mackenzie, Head of IELTS at British Council, noted that ���as a fast-growing organization at the forefront of educational innovation, we are confident 17勛圖厙���s services will further enhance the experience of British Council IELTS test-takers, equipping them with an advanced tool to choose the next steps of their journey.���泭

Program Matcher: After answering a series of questions, students get four specialized program recommendations that suit their unique requirements.

Innovative Products Like Program Matcher

With all the international students we���ve helped along their study abroad journeys, we know that finding the ideal program or institution can sometimes be a challenge! To make this process a little easier, we launched the Program Matcher tool, which is designed to streamline the search for the perfect study abroad program.

How does it work? Users answer questions about academic background, goals, and preferences. The artificial intelligence-powered Program Matcher then offers four personalized program recommendations, considering factors such as budget, qualifications, and preferences. With over 140,000 programs across five countries to choose from, Program Matcher ensures tailored results. While it can be used without an account, registering for a free 17勛圖厙 account enhances precision.

Celebrating Our Core Values All Year Long

17勛圖厙���s core values are our compass���aka our guiding principles���in our mission to educate the world. They align with our strategy, mission, and goals, and unite us in a shared sense of purpose as we work together as one team to break down barriers to education all around the world.

We shone a spotlight on our core values throughout 2023, including celebrating 17勛圖厙ians who go above and beyond to embody them through our Core Values in Action video series.

Meet these incredible individuals featured in Core Values in Action!

For the second year running, we also handed out the Annual 17勛圖厙 Core Values Awards to 17勛圖厙ians in the Americas & Europe and APAC who go the extra mile to model our values in the incredible work they do every day.

Our Annual Core Values Award winners in the Americas and Europe take the stage.

Americas & Europe Winners

• Caring About Each Other Award: Darryl Jam, Senior Director of Finance
• Making Work Fun Award: Paul Mason, Director, Security Analysis
• Helping Students Achieve Success Award: Rachel Lund, Associate Manager, CX
• Delivering an A+ Customer Experience Award: Greg Errey, Senior Manager, IT, and Abuzar Arshi, Project Manager
• Taking Ownership Award: Gaurav Sharma, Senior Manager, International Recruitment, and Mohammad Hamrah, Software Engineer
• Innovating and Improving Award: Siddhartha Sengupta, Product Manager 5
• Ambassador Award: Keaton Katic, Marketing Communications Specialist
• Founders Award: Megan Fallows, Knowledge Management Specialist II

Our APAC winners show off their well-deserved awards.

APAC Winners

• Caring About Each Other Award: Smriti Srivastava, Human Resources Business Partner
• Making Work Fun Award: Kripali Kulkarni, Project Manager II泭
• Helping Students Achieve Success Award: Neil Sarte, Senior International Recruitment Manager
• Delivering an A+ Customer Experience Award: Yash Kumar, Application Specialist
• Taking Ownership Award: Gurpreet Sallan, Associate Manager, International Recruitment
• Innovating and Improving Award: Akshita Arora, Education Credential Team Lead
• Ambassador Award: Anuj Mittal, Director of Customer Experience
• Founders Award: Rashi Mathur, Senior Manager, International Recruitment

International Alumni of Impact celebrates the stories of former international students who studied in Canada and have gone on to make a positive impact in their community.

Launched Our International Alumni of Impact Program (IAOI)

We were thrilled to launch our International Alumni of Impact (IAOI) program earlier this year! IOAI celebrates the stories of former international students who studied in Canada and who have gone on to make a positive impact in their community.

From teachers to entrepreneurs and government officials, these inspiring individuals came to Canada to pursue their study abroad dreams from countries like Bangladesh, Guatemala, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Now, they���re actively building their communities and shaping the future for the next generation of leaders.泭

This year���s incredible IAOI winners were:

• Anjo Colago, the Philippines ��� 2021 graduate from Coast Mountain College
• Asif Hossain, Bangladesh ��� 2018 graduate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Chetanya Sharma, India ��� 2021 graduate from the University of Ottawa
• Christine Qin Yang, China ��� 2014 graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University
• Gurpreet (GP) Singh Broca, India ��� 2018 graduate from Cambrian College
• Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Nigeria ��� 2012 graduate from the University of Waterloo
• Kajol Bhatia, United Arab Emirates ���泭 2020 graduate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Ramneet Brar, India ��� 2017 graduate from George Brown College
• Walter Alvarez-Bardales, Guatemala ��� 2020 graduate from Cape Breton University
• Woohyung (Roy) Cho, South Korea ��� 2020 graduate from Vancouver Community College

Explore their incredible journeys���you might find inspiration for your own study abroad adventure!

Scholarships were awarded in each of their names to deserving incoming international students who secured their acceptance to their respective institutions through 17勛圖厙 for Summer and Fall 2023. These scholarships aim to support the next generation of international leaders, giving them a helping hand as they pursue their dreams and positively impact their communities.

Named One of Canada���s Enterprise���Industry Leaders in Deloitte���s Technology Fast 50

We were thrilled to share that 17勛圖厙 was recognized as an Enterprise���Industry leaders award winner in the prestigious .泭

This is the fifth consecutive year that 17勛圖厙 has ranked as one of Canada���s fastest-growing companies, but it is the first year we���ve been named to the distinguished Enterprise���Industry leaders category. This leadership category recognizes the enterprise-level fastest-growing companies by revenue-growth percentage over their last four years of operation.

As the 10th fastest-growing company on this list, our move up to the Enterprise���Industry leaders category reflects our continued growth as a mature tech company. Additionally, 17勛圖厙 has ranked 282 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which celebrates North America���s fastest-growing technology, media, and telecommunications companies.

As we reflect on an amazing year at 17勛圖厙, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team members, recruitment partners, and partner schools for their collective work in making education more accessible for all. Cheers to an extraordinary year and an exceptional 2024!

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Throughout 2023, we���ve been shining a spotlight on our core values, including celebrating 17勛圖厙ians who go above and beyond to embody them through our ongoing video series, Core Values in Action. Before this year and Core Values in Action comes to a close, let’s take one more look at the remarkable team members we’ve featured. Keep reading and watch the 2023 highlights video below to learn what our core values truly mean to them and how they go above and beyond to model these values every day!

Caring About Each Other: Elias Srouji, Sales Training Specialist (Former 17勛圖厙ian)

In his tenure with 17勛圖厙, Elias, a committed member of the Sales Enablement Team, also led planning for the company’s annual Pride Month celebrations, focusing on inclusivity and education. To Elias, ���Caring About Each Other is ensuring we celebrate our differences and recognize our own unique attributes and skills.��� This stems from his belief that ���everyone should be able to feel like they belong and are included, which also, ultimately, makes us a better team to work with as a whole, as an entire company, to achieve success.���泭

Making Work Fun: Ankit Agarwal, Senior Manager, Application Journey

Ankit ensures smooth application processing at 17勛圖厙 while maintaining cross-functional relationships that help to ensure customer satisfaction. He excels at organizing company events and fostering a close-knit work environment, committing to Making Work Fun.泭

Despite a dispersed team, Ankit has built a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging outings and team lunches for motivation. Ankit reflects on his approach, stating, ���beyond organizing events myself, I encourage my teams to plan outings and team lunches just to ensure that they���re motivated and able to keep the workspace fun.���

Delivering an A+ Customer Experience: Kara Zhang, Senior International Recruitment Manager, and Ian McRae, Partner Relations Manager

This year, we’ve celebrated two team members who personify Delivering an A+ Customer Experience: Kara and Ian.泭

Kara���s days typically include following up with her applications to ensure there���s no missing information, and that her recruitment partners are aware of any changes in their students��� applications. To Kara, ���Delivering an A+ Customer Experience means building a strong relationship with my customers ��� It means valuing my customers��� feedback, listening to their inquiries, taking pride in my work, and ensuring that every aspect of the application process is handled with professionalism and attention to detail.���泭

Ian manages 17勛圖厙���s partnerships with Ontario colleges. When asked what this value means to him, Ian shared that ���it���s all about going above and beyond expectations.��� He added that ���it���s about delivering a solution that actually works, in a way that���s comprehensive and professional.��� Ultimately, to Ian, ���in the context of working with our school partners, Delivering A+ Customer Experience means solving problems, but also adding a strategic perspective in order to be better positioned for success in the future.���

Explore our Q&A with Karunn Kandoi, 17勛圖厙���s Chief Experience Officer and a former international student, as he shares insights on conquering his major study abroad challenge.

Taking Ownership: Caitlin Quigley, Account Receivable Analyst

As an Accounts Receivable Analyst, Caitlin manages the financial transactions in the recruitment partner e-Wallet. To her, Taking Ownership means ���taking initiative and not waiting for others. It means not being afraid to fail. Maybe you don���t have the ability to make big changes yourself, but present your ideas, big or small, to those who can. And seize all of the learning opportunities that are presented to you!���泭

Caitlin is proactive, and makes a conscious effort to anticipate roadblocks so that she���s in a suitable position to respond if need be.

Innovating and Improving: Haroon Rashid, Team Lead, IT Service Desk India

Haroon started with 17勛圖厙 as an IT Analyst, and more recently became the Team Lead of our IT ServiceDesk in India. Haroon truly sees the value in showing up curious and digging deeper. He has taken ownership of Innovating and Improving the IT ServiceDesk���s policies and procedures, and often investigates areas where the team sees an increased amount of support requests.泭

���Ultimately,��� Haroon says, ���these efforts lead to increased efficiency, improved issue resolution, and enhanced collaboration within the team.���

Check out our 17勛圖厙ian Q&A featuring Senior Counsel and former international student Dan Cira.

Helping Students Achieve Success: Nadine Murray, Associate Manager ��� Application Journey

As an associate manager on the Application Journey Team, Nadine helps the students 17勛圖厙 works with to optimize their chances of a successful enrollment. For Nadine, Helping Students Achieve Success means ���keeping the student front of mind with everything that you���re doing ��� remembering that for every application and all the work we���re doing in a day, it���s always leading to help a student.���泭

Her guiding principle of student-centric decision-making helps to ensure each choice Nadine or her team members make is the right one for that student. This commitment also directs her team���s continuous improvement. Whether processing more applications than the day before, cultivating strong relationships with academic institutions, or promptly responding to queries, their every action is purposeful.

Thank you to each and every 17勛圖厙ian featured in this series! Your commitment to breaking down barriers to education is commendable, and we���re privileged to have you working toward shaping a brighter future with us. Here���s to continued success in our mission to Educate the World in 2024!泭

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Throughout 2023, we placed a special emphasis on our six core values and some of the 17勛圖厙ians who truly embody them. Today, we���re wrapping up our Core Values in Action series with Nadine Murray, Associate Manager ��� Application Journey. Nadine has been Helping Students Achieve Success at 17勛圖厙 since 2019. Steve McCalla, Head of Customer Experience, shares that ���Nadine���s curiosity allows her to challenge the status quo. She���s not willing to accept something unless she truly believes that it���s going to lead to the desired outcome of Helping Students Achieve Success.���泭

Keep reading and watch the video below to learn what Helping Students Achieve Success means at 17勛圖厙 and how Nadine exemplifies it.

Read our Q&A with Karunn Kandoi, 17勛圖厙���s Chief Experience Officer���and a former international student���to learn how he overcame his biggest study abroad challenge.

What Helping Students Achieve Success Means to Us

As 17勛圖厙ians, Helping Students Achieve Success is at the heart of everything we do and is foundational to our other company core values. So, what does this value mean to us? We always strive to make students��� dreams come true, impact their lives in a positive way, and connect students with the best schools and programs for them.

Nadine���s Day-to-Day Impact

Nadine is an associate manager on the Application Journey Team. This team helps the students 17勛圖厙 works with secure the best chance of a successful enrollment, including:

• Ensuring students are eligible and qualified for their program
• Reviewing and submitting their applications
• Following up with our partner institutions about their decisions
• Sharing the institution���s decision泭
• Informing students about their next steps (if they’ve received an offer) and how to fulfill their conditions, which involves paying their tuition deposit, accepting their offer, and filing for their visa

As an associate manager, Nadine���s responsibilities can look different from day to day. Ultimately, she ensures her team knows what their goals are for the day, that they feel confident in their work, and have the necessary resources to be successful.泭

Nadine shares that her days ���often include organizing my team in terms of high-priority tasks. This could be prioritizing a submission deadline, coordinating urgent applications, connecting with schools, or ensuring that we���re responding to our students and recruitment partners��� questions in a timely manner.��� At the heart of these responsibilities is Nadine���s desire to help international students reach their dreams.

Deloitte has ranked 17勛圖厙 as one of Canada���s fastest-growing companies for five years in a row, but this is the first year we���ve been named to their distinguished Enterprise���Industry leaders category!

What Helping Students Achieve Success Means to Nadine

For Nadine, Helping Students Achieve Success means ���keeping the student front of mind with everything that you���re doing��� remembering that for every application and all the work we���re doing in a day, it���s always leading to help a student.���

The guiding principle of student-centric decision-making helps to ensure that each choice Nadine or her team members make is the right one for that student. This commitment also directs her team���s continuous improvement. Whether processing more applications than the day before, cultivating strong relationships with academic institutions, or promptly responding to students and recruitment partners, every action is purposeful. As Nadine affirms, ���Helping Students Achieve Success guides the work that myself and my team does, because we focus on what we can do each day to improve.���泭

Steve explains that ���Nadine is able to look at her and her team���s performance and determine: is there a better way that we can do something tomorrow compared to yesterday?��� He went on to say that ���because of that, she���s able to push herself and her team to find if there���s another way or opportunity that we can help our students achieve success.���泭

One of countless examples is when Nadine collaborated with our Partner Relations and Sales Teams, as well as one of our partner institutions, to alleviate a bottleneck and streamline the application process for an in-demand program. Nadine and her team took it a step further to also consolidate and send the partner institution a list of qualified students to further expedite their review process. Nadine explains that this improved process led to students receiving a decision on their application in approximately seven days, instead of several weeks or even months.

Nadine���s focus on improvement serves as a testament to her dedication to the student behind each application, and demonstrates her commitment to making education more accessible for all.

Thank you, Nadine, for your tremendous efforts in ensuring students have the best possible chance of successfully enrolling in their program of choice. Your dedication and efforts play a vital role in helping 17勛圖厙 on our mission to Educate the World!泭

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