Embark on a captivating storytelling journey with Gaurav Gupta as he delves into the transformative world of education with Kruti Bharucha, the visionary Founder and CEO of Peepul. Explore the evolution of Peepul and its relentless pursuit of a world where every child can unlock their true potential. Kruti shares insightful anecdotes and lessons learned while driving systemic change in education, including the innovative use of public-private partnerships and the scalable impact of high-engagement teaching practices. Discover the power of digital infrastructure in reaching the last mile and empowering teachers with essential tools. Be inspired by the journey of Peepul and its mission to transform lives through quality education. Tune in now to witness the power of education in shaping a brighter future.

This episode features Gaurav Goel, the founder and CEO of Samagra, a leading impact-focused organisation in India, that aims to improve the quality of life for citizens in India through better governance. 

Gaurav shares his journey and experiences of building Samagra over the past decade, the lessons he learned from his journey and the challenges he encountered in the early days. He discusses the challenges of scaling impact, including the need for strategic partnerships and effective communication. As a well-recognized leader in the impact space, Gaurav shares his unique perspective on the opportunities in this field. 

Tune in to know more about Gaurav’s vision for creating lasting change and improving the lives of as many citizens as possible. 

This episode features Pankaj Agarwal, the co-founder and CEO of TagHive. With over 75 patents under his belt and being recognized as Fortune 40 under 40, Pankaj is a leader in the field of education technology.

Pankaj explains how his experiences led him to co-found TagHive and create solutions like Class Saathi, which helps make the classroom experience more interactive, with easy-to-use Bluetooth clickers for each student. With over 4,000 schools already associated with TagHive, Pankaj gives us insights into how his company's technology is transforming education and bridging the gap between students and teachers.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about TagHive’s innovative education technology and its potential to shape the future of learning.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Vivek Raghavan, the chief AI evangelist at EkStep Foundation, who has been a trailblazer in the AI space. He is also the chief mentor at the Nilekani centre at AI4Bharat.

Vivek unveils the behind-the-scenes story of introducing AI to Aadhaar and the transformative outcomes that followed. He shares insights into the immense potential of AI technologies and their seamless integration into existing systems, and the impact of automating processes, improving citizen services, and reducing fraud at a massive scale. 

Tune in to hear Vivek’s story and learn how innovation and technology can shape the future of public infrastructure and empower citizens.

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Mekin Maheshwari, the founder of Udhayam Learning Foundation, which aims to enable micro-entrepreneurs to create macro impact and empower young learners to become the CEO of their own lives. 

We delve into Mekin's journey in founding Udhayam, and his insights into unlocking people's true potential. With his expertise in the intersection of technology and impact, he shares his insights into how education can be used to enable people to succeed and achieve their potential, and how he had learned that people had a lot more potential than what systems, society, and companies around them were enabling them to achieve.

Tune in to learn more about how education can be used to empower individuals to create a positive impact in their lives and in the world.

In this episode, we speak with Santosh More, co-founder of Mantra4Change, an organisation with a mission to empower education leaders to bring about sustainable transformation in schools. 

Santosh shares his journey and the origins of Mantra4Change, as well as the passion and problems that led to the birth of the organisation. He also discusses the mistakes and learnings that shaped the organisation into what it is today. With a goal to improve the learning experiences of over 1.5 lakh schools across India by 2025, Santosh and his team are dedicated to advancing education through innovative thinking and systems approach. 

Tune in to learn more about their inspiring work and how they are making a difference in education.

This episode features Akshay Saxena, co-founder of Avanti Fellows and Avanti Learning Center, who talks about the journey of their organisation in driving Maths and Science learning outcomes for over a hundred million students in India, particularly those in middle and high school. 

Akshay shares the origins of their journey, starting from his time at IIT Bombay where he observed the challenges faced by children from rural and non-privileged backgrounds in accessing quality education. He talks about how their student mentoring program led to the realisation of the vast potential of these children, and how this motivated him and his co-founder to start Avanti Fellows. 

Tune in to this inspiring conversation as we explore the journey of Avanti Fellows in transforming education and creating opportunities for millions of students in India.

In this episode, we sit down with Neha, co-founder of an upcoming startup aimed at engaging young kids in a meaningful and imaginative way. As a mother herself, Neha recognized the detrimental effects of screen addiction on her daughter and sought out alternatives, which led her to the world of audio for kids.

Neha shares her journey from a concerned parent to a startup co-founder, discussing the challenges she faced along the way and the lessons she learned about entrepreneurship and child development. She also offers insights into the importance of providing meaningful and engaging content for young children, as well as the potential of audio as a tool for education and entertainment.

Tune in to learn more about the power of audio for kids and Neha’s exciting upcoming startup.

This episode features Pravin Agarwala, the co-founder and CEO of Betterplace. BetterPlace is India’s largest technology platform delivering digital solutions for blue-collar workforce management.

With a vision to impact the lives of 50 million workers across 30 plus countries, Pravin has been spearheading initiatives that aim to streamline and digitise the management of the blue collar workforce value chain, making work safer and more productive for both employers and employees. We explore the origins of Betterplace, and Pravin’s extensive research across the country to understand the challenges faced by the frontline workforce. 

Tune in to learn how Betterplace's innovative approach has revolutionised workplace solutions and empowered millions of frontline workers i n India and beyond.

This episode features an insightful conversation with Ashish Munjal, the co-founder and CEO of Sunstone, a higher education company that aims to improve the employability of learners by working closely with academic institutions. 

In this podcast, Ashish shares his journey of building Sunstone, from its origins to where it stands today, and his vision for the future of education in India. Coming from a small town and having witnessed the education system up close, Ashish has a deep understanding of the challenges learners face in pursuing professional education in the country. 

Tune in to discover how Sunstone is working towards building a better future for learners, and how you can be a part of this journey.