Welcome to the December episode of 10 Questions! My guest this month is Lakshita Ganesh Kumar. Lakshita is a third-year dual-degree Computer Science Engineering and Statistics student at UConn and the founder of Stylistic, a fashion and self-confidence platform she designed, engineered, and launched entirely on her own. She’s grown Stylistic through hands-on user research, machine learning development, and a vibrant online community that reaches more than 50,000 people. Outside of her startup, Lakshita has a wide range of experiences across tech and leadership. She interned at The Cigna Group, leading her intern team to 1st place, working on generative AI, full-stack development, and product strategy. She also conducts machine learning research at UConn, focusing on recommender systems and content discovery, and leads a senior design team working with Cigna on AI-powered insurance tools using model context protocol. Lakshita is also deeply involved on campus. As a former Engineering Peer Advisor, a teaching assistant for programming courses, and an active member of organizations like Hillside Ventures, The Werth Institute, and the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, she has maxed out her opportunities on campus. Through all her work, she’s shown passion in technology, entrepreneurship, and empowering young women to build confidence in both their personal styles and voice. Follow her journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the App Store, where you can download her app, Stylistic! Download Stylistic: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stylistic/id6740540906 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshita-ganesh-kumar Stylistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylistic_app Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakshitaganeshkumar
