Rishi Eti

Director

Rishi is a sophomore at Dulles High School in the Greater Houston area. He is a driven and accomplished individual with a proven record of achievement in academics, leadership, and service. He competed at the 2024 and 2025 Destination Imagination Global Finals after progressing through regional and state tournaments. In spring 2024, he earned placement at the Texas Science Olympiad State Competition, showcasing his scientific aptitude. Through Scouting High Adventure programs, Rishi developed skills in wilderness survival and first aid, and he was selected as the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 38, where he managed and led over 100 Scouts. As the team leader of MindScope, an AI-powered brain-computer interface project that won first place and had a startup valuation of $500k at the iStart Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, he further refined his leadership and innovation skills. During his time at iStart, he earned the Gold Medal for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Rishi also serves as an officer for his school’s UNICEF Club, demonstrating his strong commitment to service and global impact.