Power of Attorney for Shirish Jajodia at Strive, Inc.

Shirish Jajodia, a director of Strive, Inc., has executed a Power of Attorney appointing Benjamin Pham, Brian Logan Beirne, James McQuade, and Brandon Guthrie as his attorneys-in-fact. This authorization allows them to manage and file necessary documents with the SEC on his behalf, including Forms 3, 4, and 5 related to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The attorneys-in-fact are also empowered to handle Form 144 filings for sales of the company's common stock under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. This Power of Attorney remains effective until Jajodia is no longer required to file these forms or until he revokes it in writing.