With over a decade of experience across leadership, marketing, strategy, and scaling startups, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it is to find the right talent and the right opportunity. The most overlooked segment in this equation? Global Indian professionals returning home.

I started EastBridge to address a growing disconnect between the demand for globally experienced talent and the lack of efficient pathways to access it. Recruiters and founders increasingly seek talent with international exposure, diverse perspectives, and executional maturity, but traditional hiring channels often fall short.

At EastBridge, we enable high-growth Indian companies to tap into a curated network of global Indian professionals students returning from top international universities and experienced professionals with cross-market exposure. We deliver value by streamlining discovery, reducing hiring risk, and accelerating time-to-fit. Our model is high-touch and outcome-focused: we create aligned shortlists, provide strate

Malvika Khajuria

Founder, Eastbridge

How do we shortlist students?

We review academic background, professional experience, and intent to return to India.
Each candidate goes through screening calls to understand their aspirations and readiness.
We assess soft skills, adaptability, and fit for Indian startup or corporate environments.
Final shortlists are curated based on real-time hiring needs and cultural alignment with companies.

How do we shortlist companies?

We work with companies that are actively scaling and have thoughtful hiring intent.
We evaluate the role clarity, team culture, and growth potential offered to candidates.
We avoid firms with unclear mandates or poor onboarding histories.
Our goal is to ensure candidates are placed where they can learn, contribute, and grow!

Why choose EastBridge?

We don't operate like a job board or a bulk CV service. We prioritise depth over volume.
Our team personally understands the journey of returning to India, so we approach it with care.
Both candidates and companies are guided, not just matched. We add real thinking to every connection.
You'll have actual conversations, thoughtful recommendations, and continued support after placement.

What happens post placement?

We stay in touch with both the candidate and the company for regular check-ins.
We ensure the role is working out as expected on both sides.
We offer ongoing feedback and support to help with integration and early-stage performance.
If needed, we help adapt or recalibrate expectations to avoid early churn.

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