Mohammed Ajder

I've always been drawn to things that sit right between structure and creativity - it feels like a sweet spot that just makes sense to me. I discovered this through my time at college, where I realized that strategy and operations gave me exactly that balance. Since then, I've been lucky enough to build on this passion at IndigoEdge, working alongside people I genuinely admire, solving problems that excite and challenge me every day. When I'm not at work, you'll usually find me traveling somewhere new, soaking in live music, or just kicking back with friends.

I didn’t set out with a fixed plan to be in investment banking. IndigoEdge came for my campus placements, and while I didn’t know much about the field, I was drawn to the kind of work they were doing. When the opportunity to join the Founder’s Office came up, I took a chance. I’ve stayed because the work is real, the learning is steep, and the journey makes it worth it.

What keeps me up at night? Sometimes it’s a half-baked idea I want to build, sometimes it’s a sentence from a conversation that I overthink for no reason. Occasionally, it's wondering if I'm making the best use of my time - or if I left the geyser on. It’s rarely one big thing - just small, persistent thoughts that want more time than they should.

I find inspiration in travel - not in the places themselves, but in how they shift perspective. Being somewhere unfamiliar reminds me how much I don't know, and that’s a feeling I’ve come to value. It sharpens my thinking, humbles my assumptions, and quietly nudges me to see things - including myself - a little differently.

What excites me most is solving complex problems - especially when the solution isn’t obvious at first. There’s something deeply satisfying about breaking things down, connecting the dots, and seeing the pieces come together. It’s where I feel most engaged, and it’s a big part of what keeps me going.

Not advice but a quote I heard on a show, “Life is not coming at you, but from you.”

IndigoEdge has been the platform for me to take on tough, meaningful problems and build solutions I’m genuinely passionate about. And I’ve had the chance to do that alongside some incredibly cool, sharp, and inspiring people I continue to learn from every day.

I’m deeply interested in technology, not just frontier stuff like AI, but everything from mobiles and earphones to satellites and supercomputing. If I hear about a new app, I'm probably installing and testing it out before the week ends. Beyond tech, I love music, especially the energy of concerts and live gigs. And sports like football and Formula One are my go-to escapes.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling to new places, catching live music whenever I can, and just unwinding with friends. It’s a mix that helps me reset and stay curious outside of work.