EduVerse wins at the Accelerate Investor Conference!

Jagan Yekturi, a student entrepreneur and participant in the MIX Incubator, has been on a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation while building EduVerse—a platform designed to bridge the gap between students and recruiters. EduVerse earned third place among student teams at the Accelerate Investor Conference, a recognition that highlighted the clarity of its vision, the strength of its market fit, and the determination of its team to scale with purpose.

The incubator experience became more than just a program; it was a catalyst that reshaped how he thinks about customers, product positioning, and scaling a venture. What started as an idea quickly evolved into a mission-driven solution, fueled by mentorship, collaboration, and the drive to make early-career hiring more effective worldwide.

In this post, Jagan reflects on his time in the MIX Incubator, the lessons learned from the Accelerate Conference, and the importance of building networks that inspire and amplify impact.

MIX Incubator Experience

“The MIX Incubator strengthened my ability to define a clear Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and align my solution directly with customer pain points. This sharpened my thinking around who EduVerse truly serves and how to position the product. The biggest opportunities came from meeting exceptional mentors who challenged my assumptions, guided my next steps, and helped me think more strategically about how to scale. Their feedback and support accelerated my learning far beyond what I expected.”

Learning & Growth

“One of the most impactful insights from Accelerate was the emphasis on refining our business model around real market demand. The feedback pushed me to focus on validating the pain points of both students and recruiters, and to shape EduVerse as a focused, outcome-driven solution rather than a broad set of features.

Networking & Impact

“Connecting with investors and industry leaders helped me see how big the opportunity truly is. Many encouraged me to start identifying early customers now, get EduVerse’s name circulating, and keep showing up at conferences and pitch events. Meeting other student teams also broadened my perspective on how rapidly you can grow when you’re surrounded by ambitious builders. Together, these interactions expanded my vision that EduVerse isn’t just a platform; it can become a new standard for how early-career hiring works worldwide.”