Where did Akshat Sharma go to school?

Akshat Sharma studied at University of Cambridge (Biomedical Engineering); Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.

Akshat Sharma

Founder

CEO at Orbit

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedOrbit

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Akshat Sharma, CEO of orbit, earned international recognition as the youngest recipient of awards for developing a brain–computer interface based on a new neuro-imaging approach. He has also competed internationally as a debater representing the UK.

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Experience

OrbitFoundercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
University of CambridgeResearcher2019 — 2023
Arkwright Engineering ScholarshipsArkwright Scholar2017 — 2020
European Youth Parliament (EYP)International Delegate2018 — 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who is Akshat Sharma?: Akshat Sharma, CEO of orbit, earned international recognition as the youngest recipient of awards for developing a brain–computer interface based on a new neuro-imaging approach. He has also competed internationally as a debater representing the UK.
Where does Akshat Sharma work?: Akshat Sharma is CEO of Orbit.
What companies did Akshat Sharma found?: Akshat Sharma founded Orbit.
Where did Akshat Sharma go to school?: Akshat Sharma studied at University of Cambridge (Biomedical Engineering); Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.

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