When Sunint Bindra first learned he’d received a scholarship from the Future Aces Foundation, he was sitting in his high school classroom, unsure of what the future held.
“It was definitely a weight lifted off my shoulders,” he recalls. “It meant I could spend more time preparing for the journey ahead.”
That journey would take him to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where he pursued a dual major in computer science and economics – and immersed himself in a world of learning, leadership, and service. Now a consultant in McKinsey & Company’s Private Equity practice in Boston, Sunint reflects on his path with humility and clarity.
“The scholarship reminded me that people were rooting for me.”
Scaling Service
Through Systems At Dartmouth, Sunint’s intellectual and extracurricular interests converged around the idea of building systems that create opportunity. He was a Social Impact Scholar, captain of the debate team (a passion since middle school), an athlete on the taekwondo team, leader of Dartmouth Blockchain, and a teaching assistant for quantitative economics and an MBA course at the Tuck School of Business. He immersed himself in academic research labs across biomedical engineering, finance, and quantum computing – earning several academic publications and presenting his work at cross-disciplinary conferences.
“I’ve always felt drawn to finding the overlap between people’s dreams and what society needs.”
That conviction crystalized in Develop for Good, a nonprofit where he served as founding CFO. The organization connects underrepresented students with tech professionals to deliver pro bono digital projects for nonprofits. “Each project was a win-win-win,” he explains. “Students gain real-world experience and mentorship. Professionals gave back to the next generation. And nonprofits receive digital infrastructure – mobile apps, websites, data visualizations – they otherwise couldn’t access.” Since its inception, Develop for Good has supported over 3,500 students through semester-long programs. Eighty-four percent of participants identify as underrepresented in tech. The organization has saved $11 million in development costs for partner nonprofits.
“It’s about designing a flywheel of opportunity, equity, and impact that keeps compounding.”
Centering Humanity in Service
For Sunint, service isn’t a side project – it’s how he understands systems. He serves on the Emerging Leaders Board of Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, which delivers integrated medical, behavioral, and case management services to more than 11,000 homeless individuals annually across 25+ clinics and shelters. In this role, Sunint contributes to advancing delivery models, supporting operational strategy, and exploring innovative approaches to scale impact across underserved populations.
“What struck me most is how they center humanity,” he shares. “Their mission isn’t just to treat symptoms – it’s to treat people, with the dignity they deserve.”
He recalls a recent conversation with Dr. Jim O’Connell, the organization’s President and Co-Founder. “He’s been doing this work for decades, and speaking to him about the evolution of homelessness, health policy, and care from the ’80s through today was humbling. It was a powerful reminder that grassroots efforts – when persistent, deeply empathetic, and thoughtfully designed – can move mountains.” Sunint also serves on a federal youth advisory council, a nonpartisan board that represents youth voices across the nation. “It’s about making sure we don’t overlook lived experiences when designing policy.” In this role, he’s advised national leaders on youth development, economic inclusion, and technological innovation.
“When you have a seat at the table, you also have a responsibility: to ask who’s missing, what the second- and third-order impacts are, and whether we’re truly building for everyone.”
Building With Intention
Today, at McKinsey, Sunint advises investors and executives across industries like software, infrastructure, and healthcare.
“The day-to-day may look different,” he says, “but the goal is the same: help others make high-stakes decisions with real-world consequences. When you care about what you’re building, everything starts to align.”
What motivates him is a desire to help shape systems that work better for more people. “Honestly, I don’t know the alternative – not doing this work isn’t who I am,” he says. “The world is an amalgamation of dreams – a robotics lab, a community clinic, a jazz conservatory. Someone imagined each of them, and built them.”
“I want my work – whatever form it takes – to contribute to that shared fabric. To intersect with others’ aspirations. To help shape a future that’s more equitable, more possible.”
His advice to aspiring changemakers is pragmatic and uplifting:
“Figure out what excites you, and start. The hardest part is the beginning. Once you move past that initial inertia, it gets easier. Don’t wait for permission – there’s space for you to build something new.”