Singapore American School · Class of 2027
Riya Kamat
Questioning progress. Designing better systems.
Researcher. Social entrepreneur. Podcast host. Powerlifter. Recreational Pilot-in-training.
At a glance
Who she is
Riya Kamat is a senior at Singapore American School who asks one central question: how can we ensure technological progress doesn’t unintentionally leave people behind?
Her work spans interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and public dialogue, examining how innovation reshapes opportunity, institutions, and communities.
Through her research, civic ventures, and podcast, Shadows of Progress, Riya collaborates with researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community organizations to help reshape systems that are more equitable, inclusive, and human.
The chapters
A single inquiry, expressed across many disciplines.
Six entries
By the numbers
Turning curiosity into research, ideas into action, and impact into measurable outcomes.
1,000+
Meals rescued
5,000+
Lives nourished
400K+
Podcast views
3
Research studies
28+
Restaurant partners
150+
Volunteers