Powering ThinkWith, an AI-powered mentoring platform making guidance accessible to India's youth.
Candescent, a global financial technology company building the future of Intelligent Banking, is partnering with WeDoGood to power ThinkWith, an AI-powered skilled mentoring platform working to make personalized guidance accessible to one crore young people across India by 2030.
“At Candescent, we believe technology has the power to transform industries and create meaningful opportunities for people and communities. While we are redefining what's possible for financial institutions through innovation and AI, we also recognize the role technology can play in helping individuals build brighter futures. Our partnership with WeDoGood reflects that belief, extending the power of innovation beyond banking to create lasting social impact.”
– Ayush Sinha, Vice President - HR, Candescent India
Every year, over 10 million¹ young people graduate and prepare to enter the workforce in the country. Yet, ~50%² of them are considered unemployable.
For many first-generation learners and young people from underserved communities, this isn't a question of potential. It's a question of access to the guidance, networks and exposure that help them make informed decisions about their education, careers and future.
This partnership is built on a shared belief: India's talent ecosystem is shaped long before someone applies for a job.
As Candescent continues to strengthen India's position as a strategic hub for engineering, technology and innovation, ThinkWith is working to ensure more young people have the guidance, confidence and opportunities they need to participate in that future.
Together, we are investing in infrastructure and technology that helps young people move from potential to opportunity, creating pathways for the next generation of innovators, builders and problem-solvers.
While mentoring initiatives have grown significantly across the country over the last few years, making personalized guidance accessible at scale remains a challenge. Every learner has different goals, different questions and different barriers. Traditional mentoring models often struggle to adapt to that diversity, especially when trying to support thousands, or eventually millions, of young people.
ThinkWith is designed to solve that challenge. Instead of asking young people to simply find a mentor, the platform starts by understanding the problem they're trying to solve. MIRA, ThinkWith's AI guide, helps identify each learner's needs, while an AI-powered matching engine connects them with volunteer mentors whose skills and experiences are best suited to the guidance they are looking for.
Through this partnership, Candescent is helping strengthen the technology behind ThinkWith, enabling the platform to continue building an AI-powered guidance experience that can deliver personalized support to millions of young people across India.
"We've always believed that access to the right guidance shouldn't depend on where you're born or who you know. ThinkWith is our attempt to make personalised guidance accessible at scale, so more young people can confidently navigate education, careers, upskilling, and what's next for them. We're excited to partner with Candescent as we continue building the technology that makes that possible."
- Shubham, Founder-WeDoGood
"Some of the most meaningful innovations happen when technology is applied to solve real-world challenges. At Candescent, we're committed to building technology that creates lasting impact, whether it's shaping the future of Intelligent Banking or supporting initiatives that expand opportunity beyond our industry. Through our partnership with WeDoGood, we're proud to help make personalized guidance more accessible for young people across India, empowering them to make informed decisions about their education, careers and future."
– Raghav Pavaman, General Manager & SVP, Candescent India
This partnership marks the beginning of a long-term effort to strengthen access to mentorship across India.
As ThinkWith continues to evolve, WeDoGood and Candescent will work together to enhance the platform, expand access to personalized guidance and help enable one crore futures by 2030.
Together, we're harnessing the power of AI, technology and human connection to help more young people make informed education and career decisions, creating opportunities that will shape the future of India's workforce.
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