Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

^{Pictured from left: Krishna Jograna and Ritika Radadiya work at Tech Threads on the Long Island campus to gain experience in running a business.}

Many words can describe Krishna Jograna and Ritika Radadiya, including Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) students, classmates, roommates, and aspiring businesswomen. But perhaps the most important adjective is friends. The two are inseparable and share similar goals in supporting one another’s academic success.

While each grew up in Gujarat, India, they did not meet until arriving at New York Tech. Their meeting may even be considered serendipitous, as Jograna did not decide until later in life that playing with numbers and analyzing data is where her passion lies. Coupled with her desire to become a leader and innovator, Jograna found herself at the School of Management after obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees in commerce at Bhikhabhai Jivabhai Vanijya Mahavidyalaya College in India.

Radadiya obtained a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Gujarat University after discovering the inner workings of the business world in her high school classes. Subjects like economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship struck a chord, and she immediately knew that the creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving that comes with business was right for her.

The two graduate students dream of becoming successful businesswomen, with Jograna hoping to continue her family’s legacy in agriculture and Radadiya wanting to work in the jewelry and diamond industry. To help them better prepare for their ambitious futures, they are working at Tech Threads—a no-cost solution for students in need of professional attire—on the Long Island campus.

What started as volunteer work last spring has turned into real-world work experience for Jograna and Radadiya, now employed with the on-campus resource through the Office of Student Employment’s Federal College Work-Study Program and Student Aid funding, respectively.

Jograna, a Tech Threads consultant, researches and analyzes data to provide insights, develop strategies to improve student operations, and implement technology solutions. As her position offers the opportunity to develop these on-the-job skills necessary in business environments, Jograna feels confident about her future as an entrepreneur.

“My experience with Tech Threads is invaluable in preparing me for my future career,” she says. “I’ve been given the chance to learn from diverse perspectives, and I’ve received exposure to innovative technologies and business strategies. Working with Tech Threads has inspired me and helped me build a durable foundation of practical knowledge and professional connections.”

Radadiya is also a consultant for Tech Threads and is gaining experience in inventory management as she maintains which items are available and distributes them to students. She has also learned new skills like digital marketing and business continuity planning.

“What I’m learning during my time with Tech Threads will be crucial when launching my own business someday,” she says. “I feel well-prepared to ensure efficient and agile operations in a competitive business market.”

Outside of Tech Threads, Radadiya is a graduate assistant for two on-campus resources, helping students select classes in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising and guiding them as they craft their résumés in the Office of Career Success and Experiential Education.

Thinking about life post-graduation, the two are considering earning Ph.D.s in management. Until then, they are excited to start work in their field. Jograna and Radadiya agree that no matter what position they find themselves working in, they want to be immersed in the business world where they can apply their skills and learn about emerging trends.