Irving, TX → Austin, TX

NAVTEJ
KONATAM

TEDx Speaker • Bestselling Author • Entrepreneur • Incoming McCombs Business Student at UT Austin

DECA ICDC • #8 Nationally National Merit Commended ACT 34 Blue Ocean Top 500
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Portrait of Navtej Konatam

About Me

Built to
Lead.

I'm Navtej Konatam, a recent graduate of Coppell High School and incoming student at the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. From co-founding a college consulting firm to publishing a bestselling financial literacy book, I turn ideas into impact.

I've competed on national stages in DECA, economics, and entrepreneurship, delivered a TEDx talk, and led nonprofit operations as CFO. I'm passionate about business, AI, and creating opportunities for others.

Currently seeking internships and summer programs in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and technology.

$2.3K Revenue Generated
76pg Published Book
#8 Nationally in DECA

Experience & Leadership

Where I've
Made My Mark.

Co-Founder
SNS College Consulting
  • Generated over $2,300 in revenue advising students on college applications, essays, and admissions strategy
  • Guided students on college lists, extracurricular positioning, and application preparation
Real Estate Intern
Vihaan Real Estate
  • Analyzed foreclosed properties and built investment-tracking spreadsheets to identify high-ROI opportunities
  • Created social media content and drone footage generating buyer engagement and leads
Chief Financial Officer
Shelter Hope Nonprofit
  • Managed financial operations and budgeting for a community-serving nonprofit organization
  • Supported strategic decision-making to maximize organizational impact
Summer Venture in Business Scholar
University of Kansas
  • Selected as 1 of 27 scholars nationwide for intensive business immersion program
  • Conducted literature research on bias in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
TEDx Youth Speaker
TEDx Program
  • Delivered an original TEDx talk on stage, demonstrating advanced public communication and thought leadership

Awards & Honors

Competing
at the Top.

🏆
DECA ICDC Qualifier
Stock Market Game — Ranked 8th nationally out of 2,000+ teams
📖
Amazon Bestseller
Authored & published Start Young, Stay Rich — a 76-page financial literacy guide
🎤
TEDx Youth Speaker
Selected to deliver an original talk at a TEDx event
🌊
Blue Ocean Top 500
Global Top 500 Innovator for an AI-enabled fire safety venture
🎬
Genius Olympiad 4th Place
International 4th Place — Short Film category
📊
Northwestern Economics
Team Captain — 5th Place Nationally
🎓
National Merit Commended
Recognized among the top scholars in the nation
⚕️
HOSA District 1st Place
Forensic Science — District Champion
🏛️
YMCA Youth & Government
Distinguished Delegate — State Qualifier

Projects

Ideas Into
Reality.

01 Entrepreneurship • Finance
Start Young,
Stay Rich

A 76-page personal finance book aimed at young readers. Became an Amazon bestseller, combining accessible writing with real financial strategy — budgeting, investing, and building wealth early.

02 AI • Safety • Innovation
AI Fire Safety
Venture

Developed and pitched an AI-enabled fire detection and safety system. Recognized as a Global Top 500 Innovator at the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition out of thousands of teams worldwide.

03 Consulting • Education
SNS College
Consulting

Co-founded a college consulting firm while still in high school. Generated $2,300+ in revenue by helping students navigate applications, craft essays, and build strategic academic profiles.

04 Research • AI / ML
Bias in AI
Research

Conducted literature research on algorithmic bias in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems during the University of Kansas Summer Venture in Business program. Analyzed sources of bias in model training and output.

05 Film • Storytelling
International
Short Film

Produced and directed a short film that won 4th Place Internationally at Genius Olympiad — a global science and sustainability competition with entries from 80+ countries.

06 Real Estate • Analytics
Property ROI
Tracker

Built investment-tracking spreadsheets during a real estate internship to analyze foreclosed properties and surface high-ROI opportunities. Combined data analysis, market research, and visual content creation.

Connect

Let's Build
Something.

I'm actively looking for internship and summer program opportunities in business, finance, consulting, and tech. If you're working on something interesting or want to talk — reach out.

navtejprofession1@gmail.com 469-880-3703 LinkedIn Profile GitHub TEDx Talk

Education

Incoming McCombs School of Business
University of Texas at Austin
Fall 2025


Coppell High School — Class of 2025
GPA 5.43 • Top 10% • ACT 34

Skills

Excel • Google Sheets • Python • Java • Public Speaking • Financial Analysis • Research • Leadership • Adobe Premiere Pro • DaVinci Resolve

Location

Irving, TX → Austin, TX
Open to in-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities