MUMBAI: In a move that's equal parts strategic and symbolic, Under 25 — the largest youth-focused media and community network in India — just handed over the keys to Jeel Gandhi as its new CEO. The announcement came on 8 April 2025, with Collective Artists Network naming her the official boss of vibes, vision, and viral reach.

And let’s be honest, she’s already been running the show. Since joining Under 25, Jeel has turned youthful buzz into real-world impact. Under her leadership, the platform has:

1    Hosted 100 Summits at Campus (SACs)

2    Expanded to 30+ cities

3    Reached 1.5 lakh students offline

4    Crossed 300 million digital views

5    Clocked over 500,000 app downloads

6    Created a Rs 3 crore impact on student wallets

Not to mention, 40,000 students have paid for experiences via the app — a gen z-approved metric if there ever was one.

"Under 25 has always been about creating opportunities and building a movement that empowers young minds... Our focus will remain on scaling our impact, amplifying student voices, and creating transformative experiences," said Under 25’s new CEO, Gandhi.

This isn’t just a corporate appointment. It’s a generational handover. With her finger firmly on the gen z pulse and a knack for turning memes into meaningful metrics, Jeel has built Under 25 into more than a youth network — it's a launchpad.

"Under 25 is a trailblazer in the youth space, and Jeel’s leadership has been instrumental... Her vision and drive will be key to unlocking new avenues of impact," said Collective Artists Network founder & group CEO Vijay Subramaniam.

Now with Gandhi officially in the hot seat, the mission is clear: Get India’s youth ready for life — whether they’re founding startups, finding passions, or figuring out how to change the world one swipe at a time.

This new chapter isn’t just about scaling. It’s about skills, confidence, exposure, and building a community that thinks beyond the syllabus and into the stratosphere.