India, Aug. 20 -- A 26-year-old Harvard MBA student is considering dropping out of the prestigious program to move to India and join the country's fast-growing startup ecosystem, a post on X claimed. Shared by a close friend of the woman, the post described her as a "very sharp, generalist" who wants to "bet on the India story."

The friend added that the Harvard student is exploring operator-style roles at Seed, Series A or Series B companies, and invited founders and venture capitalists to connect if they see potential opportunities.

The post has drawn attention online, with many remarking on the growing trend of young global professionals turning to India's startup landscape for high-growth opportunities. However, many AI founders and...