<p>Now Boarding host Payal sits down with&nbsp;<strong>Avnish Desai</strong>&nbsp;to explore a journey shaped by unexpected turns, education, and giving back. </p><br><p>From initially aspiring to be a dentist to finding his path at Singapore Management University,&nbsp;<strong>Avnish</strong>&nbsp;reflects on how SMU opened doors through mentorship, leadership, and global representation. He shares defining moments from serving in the student union to representing Singapore internationally and how these experiences shaped his outlook on opportunity and impact. The conversation also highlights his continued involvement with SMU through alumni philanthropy and mentorship, including initiatives that support students beyond financial aid. At its heart, this episode is about resilience, community, and the quiet power of meaningful contribution.</p><br><p>[Avnish Desai, SMU, Alumni, Mentorship, Impact, Purpose, Education, Growth, Community, Now Boarding, Podcast, New Episode, Payal Nayar]</p><p>#NowBoarding #SMUAlumni #GivingBack #Mentorship #SMUStories&nbsp;&nbsp;#CommunityImpact</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>