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Hunt X Tournament Vinod Kannan Arjun Mohan Ridhi Mittal Ajith Geejo Sreejith AK Dr. Nikita Hari CXO Framework

National Tournament Record

Hunt X: National Level Treasure Hunt

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Hunt X was a treasure hunt event conducted by YFYD to promote teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving through an interactive multi-round format across campus. Engineered as an intensive, cross-campus competition at Farook College Autonomous, student teams tackled cryptic analytical clues, fast-paced coordination benchmarks, and live problem-solving under real-time constraints.

13 February

Farook College

1st: Rs. 15,000 Cash

St. Joseph's (Devagiri)

Date and Day13 February

Campus-wide multi-round tournament

VenueFarook College Autonomous Campus

Kozhikode, Kerala

WinnersStudents from St. Joseph's College, Devagiri

Winning Team — 1st Prize Champions

Cash Prize Details1st Prize — Rs. 15,000 (Cash Prize)

Disbursed on stage by institutional dignitaries

Collaboration Partners

Youth for Youth Development (YFYD)•B.Com Computer Applications Department, Farook College Autonomous

Hunt X Prize Distribution CeremonyPrize distribution ceremony with winning team recognition

Participants Solving Hunt X RoundsTreasure hunt rounds and team collaboration moments

CXO Leadership Series · Session 01

From Campus to CEO: Mr. Vinod Kannan

Mr. Vinod Kannan

Former CEO — Vistara Airlines
Senior Vice President — Singapore Airlines

“From Campus to CEO”

Skills That Actually Matter in the Real World

02 April 2026

Farook College

85 Selected

Former CEO, Vistara

A high-value leadership interaction connecting students with top corporate leadership experience. A focused session with Mr. Vinod Kannan featuring practical leadership insights, decision-making frameworks, and career readiness guidance for students.

Date02 April 2026

Institution NameFarook College (Autonomous)

In collaboration with YFYD

Attendees85 Selected

Exclusive Closed-Door

SpeakerMr. Vinod Kannan

Former CEO, Vistara

Key Highlights:

✦Exclusive Cohort: Exclusive session with 85 selected attendees for deeper interaction.
✦Core Leadership Focus: Strong focus on leadership, communication, adaptability, and growth.
✦Interactive Q&A: Interactive Q and A with practical career-focused responses.
✦High Engagement: High engagement and strong participant testimonials post-session.

"It was a great experience interacting with such an enthusiastic and driven community. YFYD is doing an excellent job in empowering students. This is a great initiative and we have to keep this going."— Mr. Vinod Kannan

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CXO Leadership Series · Session 02

The Future of Work: Mr. Arjun Mohan

Mr. Arjun Mohan

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

“The Future of Work”

Beyond Degrees, What Really Defines Success Today

09 May 2026

Devagiri College

204 (Online)

Former CEO, BYJU'S

A focused online session with Mr. Arjun Mohan on "The Future of Work – Beyond Degrees, What Really Defines Success Today" covering practical skills, adaptability, and career readiness for today's students.

Date09 May 2026

Institution NameSt. Joseph’s College (Devagiri)

Skillmount × YFYD

Attendees204 (Online)

Cross-Institution Delegates

SpeakerMr. Arjun Mohan

Former CEO, BYJU'S

Key Highlights:

✦Skills Over Credentials: Emphasis on practical, demonstrable skills over degree credentials.
✦Cognitive Complementarity: Balanced view of creativity and analytical thinking (right-brain & left-brain).
✦Interactive Delivery: Highly engaging Q&A and conversational delivery style.
✦Strong Acclaim: Strong positive feedback from participants and faculty.

Speaker Testimonial:

"Excellent initiative and excellent work by the team to get so many students. I really hope that you are going to spread all across Kerala soon and then all across probably South India and India and Southeast Asia to build a huge community. So all the very best to you all for the good work which is happening."

— Mr. Arjun Mohan

Play Video EndorsementMr. Arjun Mohan speaks on YFYD

Participant Testimonials

"The way he spoke about the future of work, real-world skills, and the importance of adapting beyond traditional education and degree-based learning is something every student should seriously think about today. His perspectives were practical, honest, and highly relevant to the current generation."

— FaizStudent Attendee

"His explanation of right-brain and left-brain concepts, and how both creativity and analytical thinking are essential in today’s professional world, added a unique perspective to the discussion."

— Nikhil BohraStudent Attendee

CXO Leadership Series · Session 03

How to Talk to Anyone: Ms. Ridhi Mittal

Ms. Ridhi Mittal

Alumna of Stanford University
Forbes 30 Under 30 · 2x Founder

“How to Talk to Anyone”

Communication & Networking Skills for Multiplying Life Possibilities

06 June 2026

Rajagiri College

408 Attended

Stanford | Forbes 30U30

An engaging session focused on communication and networking as tools for expanding personal and professional opportunities. Delivered with exceptional energy, the speaker demonstrated practical communication and networking frameworks through her own engaging delivery.

Date06 June 2026

Institution NameRajagiri College (RCMAS), Kakkanad, Kochi

Dept. of Business Management × YFYD

Attendees408 Attended

345 Active Delegates

SpeakerMs. Ridhi Mittal

Stanford Alumna | Forbes 30U30

Key Highlights:

✦Communication & Networking as Growth Tools: Engaging session focused on communication and networking as tools for expanding personal and professional opportunities.
✦Confidence & Articulation: Strong emphasis on confidence, effective expression, and practical communication skills.
✦Dynamic Role-Modeling: Speaker demonstrated the communication principles discussed through her own engaging delivery.
✦Direct Participant Value: Interactive Q&A and direct participant interaction added practical value to the session.
✦High Turnout & Praise: 408 participants attended, with 345 active participants and highly positive feedback.

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The Craftsmanship Series · Session 01

The Storytelling Cockroaches: Mr. Ajith Geejo

Mr. Ajith Geejo

Assistant Professor — SNES IMSAR Calicut
Marketing Advisor — Candela Learning

“The Storytelling Cockroaches”

The Survival Instinct of Great Marketing

22 June 2026

SNES IMSAR Calicut

120+ Active

Candela / IMSAR

A unique, storytelling-based masterclass connecting cockroach survival traits with foundational principles of marketing. The session unpacked agility, brand resilience, and market survival instincts through rich practical analogies.

Date22 June 2026

Institution NameSNES IMSAR, Calicut

In collaboration with YFYD

Attendees120+ Active

High Engagement Cohort

SpeakerMr. Ajith Geejo

Assistant Professor & Advisor

Key Highlights:

✦Evolutionary Metaphor: Unique storytelling-based session connecting cockroach survival traits with key principles of marketing.
✦Survival Instincts: Strong focus on adaptability, resilience, improvisation, and survival instincts.
✦Relatable Insights: Relatable examples and practical marketing insights made complex concepts easier to understand.
✦High Engagement: Over 120 active participants with high engagement throughout the session.
✦Interactive Q&A: Interactive Q&A and positive participant feedback highlighted the session’s relevance and impact.

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The Craftsmanship Series · Session 02

Run Your Life Like a Marathon: Mr. Sreejith AK

Mr. Sreejith AK

Director of Engineering — Visa India
Engineering Leader · Tech Modernization · Marathoner

“Run Your Life Like a Marathon”

Discipline, Consistency & Mindset in a Competitive World

31 August 2026

Skillmount Education

136 Attended

Director of Eng, Visa

An inspiring masterclass connecting the grit, patience, and pacing of marathon running with sustainable career and personal growth. Drawing on personal athletic and engineering milestones, the session highlighted compound consistency and trusting the process.

Date31 August 2026

Institution NameSkillmount Education

Knowledge Partner × YFYD

Attendees136 Attended

Engineering & Business Delegates

SpeakerMr. Sreejith AK

Director of Engineering, Visa

Key Highlights:

✦Marathon Mindset: Inspiring session connecting marathon running principles with real-life and professional growth.
✦Discipline & Consistency: Strong focus on discipline, consistency, patience, resilience, and trusting the process.
✦Relatable Lessons: Speaker’s personal experiences and achievements provided relatable and practical lessons.
✦Reflective Engagement: Interactive Q&A encouraged participant engagement and reflection.
✦High Satisfaction: 136 participants attended, with positive feedback highlighting the session as insightful, engaging, and inspiring.

Speaker Testimonial:

"YFYD is a great initiative. My pleasure to join a session, interact with the group and share my experiences and learnings. All the best wishes for YFYD’s plans to scale up and be of help to the community."

— Mr. Sreejith AK

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The Craftsmanship Series · Session 03

From Learner to Leader: Dr. Nikita Hari

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Dr. Nikita Hari

Head of Teaching & Research Design — University of Oxford
Academic Leader · International Expert in Engineering & Education

“From Learner to Leader: Making Things Happen”

Taking Initiative, Embracing Mistakes & Creating Real-World Impact

26 Sept 2026

Farook & Skillmount

146 Attended

Univ of Oxford

An enriching international masterclass connecting rigorous academic learning with decisive leadership execution. Dr. Nikita Hari shared foundational insights on taking initiative, making informed career choices, stepping into opportunities before feeling completely ready, and turning ideas into tangible impact.

Date26 September 2026

Collaborating PartnersFarook College & Skillmount

In collaboration with YFYD

Attendees146 Attended

100 Active (>30 mins)

SpeakerDr. Nikita Hari

University of Oxford

Key Highlights:

✦Learning to Leadership: Comprehensive roadmap on stepping into opportunities before feeling completely ready and turning ideas into tangible impact.
✦Embracing Mistakes: Highlighting resilience, taking calculated risks, and viewing setbacks as critical learning benchmarks in professional growth.
✦Global Academic Rigor: Practical leadership principles contextualized from world-class research and teaching design at the University of Oxford.
✦High Engagement & Multi-College Cohort: 146 participants including students and faculty from Farook College (Autonomous), CAS Pattuvam, TIIB, and Skillmount Education.
✦Interactive Q&A: Highly energetic, warm, and clear dialogue clarifying student doubts on career navigation and leadership transition.

Speaker Observation & Endorsement:

"Dr. Nikita Hari appreciated YFYD as a meaningful youth-led initiative, highlighting its approach to empowering young people through learning, leadership, and action. Throughout the session, she cited YFYD as a prime example of how students can take initiative, create opportunities, collaborate, and turn ideas into meaningful real-world impact."

— Dr. Nikita Hari · Head of Teaching & Research Design, University of Oxford

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Participant Testimonials

"The session was incredibly engaging, insightful, and interactive. It was especially inspiring to hear Dr. Hari mention YFYD during the talk and use real examples and personal experiences to explain key points. She addressed every query during the Q&A with incredible clarity and warmth, offering a clear perspective on moving from learning to leadership."

— Renjima RajuHR Executive, YFYD

"What stood out most was how naturally she connected leadership concepts with her own experiences, career journey, and real-world examples. Her insights on taking initiative, making informed career decisions, embracing mistakes, and stepping into opportunities even before feeling completely ready offered a fresh perspective on growth. It went beyond simply discussing leadership into creating real impact."

— Anjith SekharHR Executive, YFYD

Executive Masterclass Framework

CXO Leadership Series

A high-value leadership interaction connecting students with top corporate leadership experience. Designed to bridge collegiate academics with real-world corporate strategy, executive decision-making frameworks, and direct industry mentorship.

Objective of CXO Leadership Series

Strengthen Institutional Credibility

Strengthen institutional credibility through high-profile collaborations with premier academic institutions and corporate leaders.

01 / Credibility

Showcase Real-World Exposure

Showcase real-world industry exposure for students, illuminating practical corporate workflows, leadership paradigms, and executive career paths.

02 / Industry Exposure

Build a Strong Ecosystem

Build a strong ecosystem connecting students, academic institutions, and industry leaders into an enduring network for collaborative growth.

03 / Ecosystem

Position Premium Platform

Position YFYD as a premium platform for leadership learning, career readiness, and disciplined execution.

04 / Platform

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