Meet Diya Va, a proud AUPP alumna and Community Manager at Reactor, where she plays a key role in building the entrepreneurial ecosystem through programs like Unipreneur and Startup Launchpad. These initiatives have empowered over 1,000+ student founders and supported the growth of early-stage startups.
After earning her dual degree in Business Administration from AUPP and the University of Arizona, Diya pursued her Master’s in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Aston Business School in the United Kingdom. She gained hands-on experience in program coordination at 500 Global, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm.
Her advice to students? Don’t be afraid to fail forward—each setback is an opportunity to learn and refine your approach. Embrace the unpredictability of your journey and use it to shape your future with resilience and creativity.