Shivika Pratap

Host of Careers Beyond Degree, a podcast and YouTube channel for international students, immigrants, and founders building their lives and careers in the UK.

Each episode, I sit down with people who've done the hard thing: moved countries, navigated visa routes, built businesses from scratch, broken into competitive industries, and found their footing in a new culture. Guests include immigrant fo

As the founder of Startup Freshie Kit, I’m committed to making the journey to life and success in the UK smoother for young professionals, international students, and newcomers. Inspired by my own experiences, I’ve built a platform that delivers practical advice—from career growth and visa support to lifestyle hacks and entrepreneurship tips.

With a focus on bite-sized, actionable insights, my mi

As an international student originally hailing from New Delhi, India, I started my international entrepreneurial journey soon after completing MA in International Relations from Warwick University.

AVIKA Limited helps international students navigate life in the UK!

As the CEO of AVI, I lead the organisation with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and impact. I oversee operations, craft high-

isAI helps brands use AI in advertising or customer service. It helps companies cultivate trust and comply with emergent legislation.

Previously, I co-founded Intelligent Prospects, a company dedicated to building an AI-powered recommendation engine for study and career pathways. The goal was to address challenges in navigating university education and early-stage employment, which often result in high dropout rates. We believed AI could provide tailored guidance for these critical decisions, similar to the recommendation system

Worked as Country Head - India at WhichDays at whichdays.

As the Operations Manager of Saladishy, the first restaurant of its kind in the country focused on healthy, calorie-counted meals, I gained invaluable entrepreneurial experience by managing key aspects of the business operations. My responsibilities included planning and coordinating rotas, liaising with staff to ensure optimal shift coverage, and overseeing recruitment to build a strong team. I s

As a Collection and Credit Analyst for AT&T customers across EMEA, I specialized in driving debt recovery and ensuring financial compliance through proactive communication via phone and email. I effectively negotiated payment terms to resolve outstanding invoices and collaborated closely with team leaders, sales managers, account managers, and the legal team to address complex cases, including ser

I spearheaded the innovation cycle to develop a unified platform that connects compostable packaging startups and companies under one umbrella. My focus was on identifying and engaging key stakeholders, analysing their pain points, and fostering collaboration to create sustainable solutions.
I worked on designing an online framework to streamline interactions between stakeholders, enhancing effici

Global Mentorship Programme

Worked as Food Service Assistant at RK Dining.

-Worked as lead senior consultant to implement technological changes and SAP in one of the top paper manufacturing companies in India. Communicate with Production Manager, Sales Manager, Procurement -Manager, process engineers to understand the pain points of the system and recommend value-driven solutions.
-Understand the internal processes and systems to advise on innovative and new technologica

Worked as General Assistant at Sainsbury's.

Worked as Food Services Adviser at Debenhams.

Worked as Member at Warwick Incubator.

Worked as Packaging Intern at COMAG.

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Modules include: Theories and Issues in International Relations, New Rising World Powers, United States Foreign Policy, United States Security Policy