# Content Archive (2026-06-27)

This file preserves legacy portfolio content before the cinematic single-page redesign.

## Legacy About Content

### Intro

- Hi, I'm Nihar — I build at the intersection of business, technology, and design. I love crafting ventures, solving meaningful problems, and scaling ideas from zero to impact.

### What I Study

- B.S. in Business, Technology & Entrepreneurship at NYU Stern (GPA: 3.88)
- Joint minor in CS & Math
- Minor in Psychology
- Interests: tech, venture capital, finance

### What I've Built

- Cue: AI-powered music search engine for producers. MVP launched and feedback gathered from 25+ creators.
- Rapid Fire Esports: Non-profit gaming organization with 1,000+ member community.

### Where I Lead

- Entrepreneurial Exchange Group: E-Board (Treasurer and Community Team)
- Product Management Club: E-Board (President, Treasurer, Event Coordinator), attendance grew 114% in Spring 2025
- Awards: Dean's List, NYUVC Finalist, CodePi Ideathon Winner, Stern Scholarship recipient

### What Drives Me

- Focus on systems, scaling products, growing teams, and using technology with purpose.

## Legacy Publications

- Reimagining Trust in the Collectibles Market (Substack, Mar 17, 2025)
  - https://niharbagkar.substack.com/p/reimagining-trust-in-the-collectibles?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4412004&post_id=159298110&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5ebe3x&triedRedirect=true
- A Quest For Glory: The Journey To State Cup (AmazonKDP, Aug 8, 2023)
  - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF4FWH6F?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_TF47X224637EA648SQY8&language=en_US

## Legacy Resume Source

- Embedded preview URL:
  - https://drive.google.com/file/d/14W-xFNLR0OHdpN9onjLIlmpueQjOWOhs/preview
- Direct view URL:
  - https://drive.google.com/file/d/14W-xFNLR0OHdpN9onjLIlmpueQjOWOhs/view?usp=sharing

## Legacy Projects

1. IB Prep Hub

- Tags: Fintech
- Image: images/IBPrep.png
- Link: https://www.ibprep.xyz
- Summary: Dashboard for investment banking recruiting prep (applications, interviews, cold emails, resources).

2. BCPS Budgeting PDF Parser

- Tags: Fintech, AI
- Image: images/BCPS.png
- Link: https://github.com/nbagkar/bcps-pdf-parser
- Summary: Extracts and consolidates budgeting data from PDFs into an Excel master sheet.

3. Cue

- Tags: AI, Web, Product
- Image: images/Cue.png
- Link: https://www.trycue.net
- Summary: AI semantic sound search engine for music producers.

4. BinderChain

- Tags: Fintech
- Image: images/binderchain.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/dvkLdZ1SZj7hmUP4cVCy99/BinderChain-Prototype?node-id=4-102&starting-point-node-id=4%3A102&t=k0w2Yzx8kGO7YzVY-1
- Summary: Blockchain-powered platform for TCG ownership and trust.

5. AbroadRomantics

- Tags: Social
- Image: images/abroadromantics.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/2WYPvqnX37KEp9f8MFMcgL/Cupid-Arrow-Dating-App%3A-iOS%2FAndroid-UI%2FUX-(Community)?node-id=1-43&starting-point-node-id=1%3A43&t=5EeH2dIeVJGdv5wX-1
- Summary: Campaign app for NYU study-abroad students to reduce isolation.

6. CleanMatch

- Tags: AI, Fintech
- Image: images/CleanMatch.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/G200jMt99hjl5FbktDhjhQ/PMC-CleanMatch-Mockups?node-id=23-124&starting-point-node-id=17%3A2&t=gtrG7klixnlrVXk2-1
- Summary: AI-powered financial data-cleansing onboarding platform.

7. Stripe Entrepreneurship Education Suite

- Tags: Fintech
- Image: images/stripe.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/Rws5XTQRqKIO1rTXoD01DI/Stripe-Entrepreneurship-Education-Suite?node-id=7-8&starting-point-node-id=7%3A8&t=Sp5wprKmwVXGkMoz-1
- Summary: Financial toolkit for young sole proprietors.

8. Savficiency

- Tags: AI, Social
- Image: images/savficiently.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/UQ8516EDzHdTodw2IE05JA/Savficiency-Prototype?node-id=3-2&starting-point-node-id=3%3A2&t=crQhxWPZYNSPjsab-1
- Summary: Utility optimization system for small businesses with AI analytics.

9. Altbert

- Tags: AI, Education
- Image: images/Altbert.png
- Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pd-EyIVFZT13ELl6ScoUL9XBVaHKp7BF85-MhbydnEI/edit?usp=sharing
- Summary: AI course selection tool for NYU students.

10. BlitzQuiz

- Tags: AI, Education, Game
- Image: images/BlitzQuiz.png
- Link: https://www.figma.com/proto/LzMFwzZV6mzB5cWkqNfy3Q/BlitzQuiz-Design-File?node-id=46-22&t=9apaT1al7ZmJMUGr-1
- Summary: Multiplayer STEM quiz app with ELO-style ranking.

11. Consulting Internship Program Case

- Tags: Business
- Image: images/ConsultingCase.png
- Link: https://gamma.app/docs/The-Strategic-Case-for-a-Summer-Internship-Program-9u07vesdf605o4g
- Summary: Strategic case for implementing a summer internship program.

12. Earnings Call Bot - AI Agent

- Tags: AI, Fintech
- Image: images/EarningsBot.png
- Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TEnOVYz3mSaMIDF5JxeExzKW-lMtry7uvdnKGZzBP78/edit?usp=sharing
- Summary: Agent that analyzes earnings call transcripts for investment insights.

13. Celsius AI Marketing Campaign

- Tags: AI, Social
- Image: images/CelsiusAICampaign.png
- Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3y8QDllk/i5tM3gcbGE3tsCNJ8I50zw/edit
- Summary: Brand and user acquisition campaign design.

14. Automated GP - VC AI

- Tags: AI, Fintech
- Image: images/VCAIGP.png
- Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7DnrIEb4/-fwYtmuDK34ODAcITc4csA/edit?utm_content=DAG7DnrIEb4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
- Summary: Agentic workflow to automate GP-level VC work.

15. The Digital Graveyard

- Tags: AI, Social
- Image: images/TheDigitalGraveyard.png
- Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6eJKSKaQ/9eXs5he31H5hfH3oFsrMRw/edit?utm_content=DAG6eJKSKaQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
- Summary: AI-generated documentary on e-waste and environmental impact.