CORE TEAM
We are a group of friends with a shared passion for teaching, a love of simplistic design, creativity and a small spark of an idea that eventually snowballed into Firstclass.
Narendran Sairam
Founder and Editor-in-chief
The idea itself was the brainchild of Narendran. A dreamer in the true sense, he's the one to do what it takes to realise the dream and to go above and beyond recognisable barriers. His fundamental character trait of bringing people together has made Firstclass what it is today - a place for dreamers to dream and passionate people to spread their passion. As an experienced orator, his articles are known for their distinct narrative style and command over the English language.
Narendran currently practices as a consultant physician and intensivist with a special interest in Rheumatology.
Abinav Venket Sivarajan
Co-Founder, Head - Design, Website development and Back-End Operations
Abinav, is the man behind everything Firstclass has come to represent: simplicity and originality. He realised the true potential of this small idea and made it a reality and took the monumental task of designing the brand. His unique ability to merge technology with art and design, has helped Firstclass carve a niche for itself and has raised the bar for what a platform in the field of medicine can be.
Abinav is currently working in healthcare management consulting.
Anirudh Murali
Head of Marketing and Editor
Anirudh is someone who is fuelled by the euphoria of teaching. He chose to combine his passion for teaching with his desire to bring people together to help form the Firstclass forum. His articles laced with pop references and cult icons, impart a distinct sense of clinical orientation to tough-to-ingest theory topics. His relentless approach in marketing has helped spearhead this venture into the widest range of audiences possible and has helped educate the budding healthcare professionals the world over.
Anirudh is a practising general surgeon today and has his sights set on specialising in colorectal surgery.
Soundarya V
Lead Illustrator and Editor
Soundarya, the girl behind the sketchbook, ensures that all articles get the illustrations they deserve and helps paint the right picture in the reader's mind with her artwork. Her editorial work characterises uncompromised simplicity in driving the audiences to the core of the substance as efficiently as possible.
Today, Soundarya is an oncosurgeon in training.