Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is beginning a new innings off the field, with a focus on creating better opportunities for young talent and helping students build a stronger path towards their future. Iyer has made a strategic investment in Singapore-headquartered AI-native talent mobility company Manifest Global.
Manifest Global operates across more than 150 countries and helps around 500,000 students every year connect with education and career opportunities. Through its platform, the company aims to bridge the gap between young people’s ambitions and the opportunities available to them across different parts of the world.
For Iyer, the association is closely linked to the importance of having the right guidance at the right stage of a young person’s journey. He believes India has a vast pool of talented and ambitious young people, but many still need access to timely guidance and support to turn their potential into meaningful opportunities.
“India has the world’s largest youth population and there is no shortage of talent. What is needed is the right direction and guidance at the right time,” Iyer said.
From Personal Experience to Purpose
Iyer’s own journey has shaped his belief in the importance of encouragement and mentorship. Reflecting on the people who supported him early in his career, he said that someone believed in him before he had achieved anything.
“Someone believed in me when I hadn’t achieved anything yet. Every child needs someone like that, but most children don’t get that opportunity,” he added.
His comments underline the broader purpose behind the association, which is aimed at helping young people access the guidance and opportunities they need to make informed decisions about education and careers.
Connecting Talent With Opportunity
Rohan Pasari, Founder and CEO of Manifest Global, said the company was created around the idea of connecting student ambition with the demand for talent across countries.
“Every student has ambition, and every country needs talent to move forward. Manifest exists to connect these two,” Pasari said.
The partnership brings together Iyer’s public profile and Manifest Global’s focus on education and talent mobility. As part of the association, Iyer will also become the face of Manifest’s campaign among students and families in India.
The campaign is expected to strengthen the company’s efforts to reach young people and their families while highlighting opportunities beyond traditional educational and career pathways.
For Iyer, the move represents a shift from competing on the cricket field to contributing to the development of young talent. His investment in Manifest Global also reflects a growing interest among public figures in supporting ventures focused on education, technology and opportunities for the next generation.
With its international presence and focus on connecting students with education and career opportunities, Manifest Global aims to build a bridge between talent and global demand. Iyer’s involvement is set to give that mission greater visibility among Indian students and families.
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