Hey! I’m Zaydan, and here’s what you need to know about me.

I am a 3rd year at Stanford University, pursuing a B.A in Political Science and B.S in Design. My approach to both my work and the world is grounded in a simple conviction: anything worth doing must be pursued with determination and guided by compassion.

Curious about my academic and professional experience? Click on the links below for my CV and LinkedIn

Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
LinkedIn
LinkedIn

  • "Zaydan was an incredible teammate in our Design 11 class. He genuinely cared about everyone on the team and consistently kept morale high, especially during stressful moments — making a huge difference in our group dynamic and keeping us motivated throughout our projects"

    Leah Wolf, Product and Growth @ Delve

  • "Zaydan is one of the most enigmatic humans I have ever met, who I believe has the ability to achieve literally anything. His accomplishments and intellect, however, pail in comparison to his kindness. He is not just a ruthless creative and builder but a compassionate human that truly strives to uplift his community every waking second."

    — Raeed Zainuddin, Co-founder of Sckry

  • "Zaydan is a driven and hardworking creative leader who thrives in collaborative environments. He not only contributed innovative ideas to Amaderskin but also took initiative to lead projects from concept to execution with dedication, focus, and passion."

    — Tashfia Bari, GTM @ Equals

  • "As someone who has worked closely with Zaydan on an intensive project, I can confidently say he is an exceptional teammate. He is highly organized, communicative, and thoughtful in how he delegates work. During the night of our final project, he even led a brief meditation to refocus and calm the team— an example of his leadership, empathy, and ability to create a supportive, collaborative environment."

    — Bella Young ‘27, DESIGN 11 Team Member

  • “Zaydan was a committed, valuable, and enthusiastic member of Otero House. He played a key role in fostering community due to his natural warmth and kindness, especially through his thoughtful contributions to our UAR 101G course.”

    Lindsey Mckann, Growth @ Holly

Check out some of my work

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My Ethos

At the heart of my life lies an unwavering commitment to excellence, community and innovation where my global perspectives and expertise meets precision in creating products and research which contributes meaningfully to existing literature. From my coursework to my extracurricular activities, everything I do is to pursue a lofty yet simple goal: leave people and places better than I found them.

Here’s what I count as some of my greatest achievements:

  • Revitalizing a school for underprivileged children in Bangladesh so that they feel empowered to make their own decisions

  • Co-leading the creation of Appleby College’s first gender-inclusive dorm and first multifaith prayer space.

  • Spearheading mental health events and community retreats as the former Vice President of Stanford Mental Health Outreach.

  • Having the most wonderful friends in the world.