Passionate about international education, startup ecosystems, multicultural communities, sustainability, and global impact.
Namaste!
I’m Devendra Singh
Advisor to multiple startups, keynote speaker and passive investor
Youth Advisor at Crime Stoppers Victoria,
Member of the Inner South-East Metropolitan Partnership, and
Regional Advisor at the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Former Ambassador of the City of Melbourne
Former Ambassador of the Study Melbourne
Former International Officer of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations
2 times National Leader of over half a million students in Australia
and much more...
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Positions held
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Ambassadorships
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I'm contributing to the next big things with the likes of MyGigsters.
A lifetime ago (c. 2014–17), I helped bring JobDena (An Internship-to-Job platform) and InYouth (One of the biggest youth empowerment platforms in India) to market and built communities to make marketing easier. Previously, I made other things that taught me to build on and for the internet. I've also created DwellStays, an international student accommodation portal.
I started my career at Monash University in higher education, which I quite enjoyed—until I realized that, as the internet seeps into everything, the future belongs to people who make things. At the time, it didn’t feel like a huge switch, as I'd built a few good things. In retrospect, it wasn't such a big deal.
My internet life began in the late 2000s when I began reading Wikipedia articles about famous business personalities and creating my first blogs. I grew up in Jaipur and still bleed pink (yes, you read that right—the Rajasthan Royals and Pink Panthers are still my favourites). I like books, microeconomics, reading about finance (mostly about growth and failure stories/articles), acting (specifically in documentaries and music videos), solo travelling to offbeat and less explored places, and more.
I occasionally angel invest in areas I know, with the following being a part of the current portfolio:
PharmEasy - A multinational e-pharmacy company in India
Chennai Super Kings - A professional cricket franchise competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Yondr Money - A FinTech Company with Payments and Loyalty program at the forefront
Pictorial Mind - A graphic designing company in India and Australia
Know more about me
Make an appointment for 15 minutes to discuss any of the above-mentioned areas
Invest with me in startups across Australia, India and the rest of the world OR Raise funding for your startup
Recent Activity
Honours & Awards
7NEWS Young Achiever Award - Semi Finalist
7NEWS · Jan 2022 & 2023
Youngest Community Achiever of the Year Award - Finalist
India Australia Business & Community Awards · Dec 2020
Featured on Monash Alumni Page
Monash University · Aug 2020
Premiered on COVID-19 Video Message by Victorian Government
Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victorian Government · Jul 2020
Premiered on #kindwords Video Campaign
Monash Graduate Association · Jun 2020
Panel Discussion on Pandemic Support for International Students (Australia)
City of Sydney · May 2020
Ambassador
Study Melbourne (A Victorian Government Initiative) · Feb 2020
Featured in the Symposium "Role of Universities in the 2020s"
Universities Australia · Sep 2019
Panelist on National Conference by Council of International Students in Australia held in Perth (2019)
Council of International Students in Australia · Jul 2019
Dialogue with Counsellor and First Secretary (Press, Information & Culture)
High Commission of India in Australia · May 2019
Dialogue with His Excellency Mr. Sergio Moreira Lima (Ambassador of Brazil in Canberra)
Embassy of Brazil · May 2019
Information Technology International Merit Scholarship
Monash University · Feb 2018
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - Finalist
India Australia Business & Community Awards · Jan 2024
Here's what people say about me
”It is my great pleasure to give a professional reference for Devendra who I continue to work with through the Victorian Government’s Study Melbourne Ambassador Program from 2020 onwards, as well as many other Study Melbourne programs, key events and projects.
Through this work, Devendra has demonstrated strong leadership skills in advocating on behalf of the broader student population on issues such as mental health and well-being, work rights, entrepreneurship and student empowerment.
Devendra has demonstrated a strong commitment to social and community innovation as well as a strong work ethic and personal drive, particularly in his multiple community leadership roles around peer support and resilience for students during the global pandemic.
He continues to demonstrate a high-level of communication, strategic thinking and creative skills working in partnership across government as a valued and highly respected community leader. I can’t wait to see the next chapter in his professional journey and career.”
- Chris Lee,
Community Portfolio Manager, Priority and Safer Communities
”It's been a wonderful experience working with Devendra. As a colleague, he has excellent communication skills and has always been accommodating to share insightful knowledge to help others around him. In our time working together, he has always been a vital contributing team player and very open to new ideas.
The most valuable quality has been his proactive approach and selflessness to go above and beyond to make sure the job is done..”
- Errol Phuah,
National President at Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations
”Devendra is a passionate, skilled and thoughtful team member. He has and continues to make outstanding contributions to the COVID response in a range of roles. Devendra is able to work both independently and as a member of a team. He is effective, efficient and a please to manage. I have no hesitation in recommending Devendra for further roles, and encourage any future employers to reach out to me for further information.”
- Mia Bromley FAICD
Executive Director, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs System Management
”Devendra is an entrepreneur who knows how to drive a concept to make it a reality for the benefits of the public at large. His strategic approach towards making a plan and focused approach towards execution is commendable. I'm sure he will inspire many more young minds to be a job creator.”
- Vivek Dahiya
Intellectual Property & Innovation Strategist | Mentor | Innovator | Strategy & Change Advisor
”Devendra was CAPA International Officer in 2019, elected to a second term in 2020. We worked together chiefly on the campaign for concession fares for international students in New South Wales. Together, we co-wrote a discussion paper, media releases, and convened meetings of the campaign group. Devendra is reliable and skilled at networking and stakeholder management.”
- Dr Natasha Abrahams
Policy Manager - Government Relations at Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering