Meet the founders
Making the college
journey more human.
UniLynk was founded by Rajat Shirur and Nihal Viswanathan to make personalized college guidance more accessible for students and families.
Forging the path to your academic endeavors and beyond.
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Together, Rajat and Nihal have been accepted to Brown, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, UVA, and UCLA, and bring firsthand perspective on navigating a competitive admissions process.
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Co-Founder, UniLynk
Rajat
Shirur
Rajat co-founded UniLynk to give students access to the kind of honest, personalized guidance that is often difficult to find during college admissions. He believes students make stronger decisions when they can learn directly from mentors who understand both the application process and the reality of campus life.
Through UniLynk, Rajat helps make that support more accessible and affordable for families.
Co-Founder, UniLynk
Nihal
Viswanathan
Nihal co-founded UniLynk with the belief that college counseling should feel personal, practical, and within reach for more families. Having experienced the admissions process firsthand, he understands how overwhelming it can be to sort through advice, applications, essays, and college decisions.
He is focused on connecting students with mentors who can offer real insight, encouragement, and direction.