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A Knowledge Ecosystem
A global knowledge ecosystem of students, professionals & industry-leaders to share, create, and mentor experiences
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Meet The Team
Vedant Podar
CEO and Co-founder, Podar Eduspace
Vedant Podar recently graduated from Singapore Management University, and attended Harvard College. With a degree in Business Management and majoring in Finance, he has worked in companies across India, Singapore and Boston. His past work experiences span Strategic Consulting, Finance and Entrepreneurship. His dream to upskill India yet rang true and propelled him to his current role - Co-founder and Director of Podar Eduspace.
Vedant Podar recently graduated from Singapore Management University, and attended Harvard College. With a degree in Business Management and majoring in Finance, he has worked in companies across India, Singapore and Boston. His past work experiences span Strategic Consulting, Finance and Entrepreneurship. His dream to upskill India yet rang true and propelled him to his current role - Co-founder and Director of Podar Eduspace.
Rajiv Podar
Member of Management Board, Podar Eduspace
Mr. Rajiv Podar is the Managing Director of Podar Enterprise. He is the Founder and Chairman of the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF), a forum patronized by Governments and used as a platform to promote trade, joint ventures and investments between the Government & private entities. Most recently, he was appointed the President for the Indian Merchant Chamber (Mumbai).
Mr. Rajiv Podar is the Managing Director of Podar Enterprise. He is the Founder and Chairman of the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF), a forum patronized by Governments and used as a platform to promote trade, joint ventures and investments between the Government & private entities. Most recently, he was appointed the President for the Indian Merchant Chamber (Mumbai).
Pallawi Podar
Member of Management Board, Podar Eduspace
Pallawi Podar is the Executive Committee Board Member of the prestigious Indian Merchants' Chamber (Ladies Wing) for over 20 years. She was President Corporate Affairs of J.L. Morison (India) and is a Director of Podar Enterprise. She is an active member of the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). She is also the Chairperson of several important committees and an active member of International Business Commerce since 2020.
Pallawi Podar is the Executive Committee Board Member of the prestigious Indian Merchants' Chamber (Ladies Wing) for over 20 years. She was President Corporate Affairs of J.L. Morison (India) and is a Director of Podar Enterprise. She is an active member of the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). She is also the Chairperson of several important committees and an active member of International Business Commerce since 2020.
Atul Joshi
Member of Management Board, Podar Eduspace
Mr. Atul Joshi is a renowned economic policy veteran and an experienced banker with more than 25 years of experience. Most recently he was the Managing Director & CEO of Fitch Ratings Group for India and Sri Lanka. He invests in and mentors start-ups. He is accredited with the introduction of several innovative instruments in the country such as the first CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) and the first offshore borrowing by any bank since Indian Independence. He has also been on several committees of CII, FICCI and Indo American Chamber.
Mr. Atul Joshi is a renowned economic policy veteran and an experienced banker with more than 25 years of experience. Most recently he was the Managing Director & CEO of Fitch Ratings Group for India and Sri Lanka. He invests in and mentors start-ups. He is accredited with the introduction of several innovative instruments in the country such as the first CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) and the first offshore borrowing by any bank since Indian Independence. He has also been on several committees of CII, FICCI and Indo American Chamber.
Mohit Kumar
Chief Technology Officer, Podar Eduspace
Mr. Mohit Kumar is working with Podar Enterprise for past 22 years.
Currently as President, he oversees the Advisory and Consulting assignments of the Group along with International Trade, Strategic Investments, IT projects and the Group’s digital exposure. After starting as IT Project Manager, during last 18 years with the group, he donned different hats from Business Development, IT Advisory, Project Planning, Liaising and logistics including a 4 year stint in China as Head of Overseas operations.
He has a Bachelor's in Engineering and holds a Master in Business Administration.
Mr. Mohit Kumar is working with Podar Enterprise for past 22 years.
Currently as President, he oversees the Advisory and Consulting assignments of the Group along with International Trade, Strategic Investments, IT projects and the Group’s digital exposure. After starting as IT Project Manager, during last 18 years with the group, he donned different hats from Business Development, IT Advisory, Project Planning, Liaising and logistics including a 4 year stint in China as Head of Overseas operations.
He has a Bachelor's in Engineering and holds a Master in Business Administration.
Dhruv Zaveri
Business Development Manager Podar Eduspace
Mr. Dhruv Zaveri has been associated with the education industry for several years, contributing to the growth and outreach of reputed institutions.
Currently serving as the Business Development Manager at Podar Eduspace, he is responsible for driving institutional partnerships, strategic collaborations, and market expansion initiatives.
Prior to joining Podar, Dhruv held key positions at EduPristine, Zell Education, and Arihant Academy Pvt. Ltd., where he gained diverse experience in B2B development, client relationship management, and marketing strategy. His ability to understand market trends and align business goals has played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency and brand visibility.
He holds a strong commitment to educational transformation and continues to support the organization’s mission through innovation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
Mr. Dhruv Zaveri has been associated with the education industry for several years, contributing to the growth and outreach of reputed institutions.
Currently serving as the Business Development Manager at Podar Eduspace, he is responsible for driving institutional partnerships, strategic collaborations, and market expansion initiatives.
Prior to joining Podar, Dhruv held key positions at EduPristine, Zell Education, and Arihant Academy Pvt. Ltd., where he gained diverse experience in B2B development, client relationship management, and marketing strategy. His ability to understand market trends and align business goals has played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency and brand visibility.
He holds a strong commitment to educational transformation and continues to support the organization’s mission through innovation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
Avinash Bharwaney
Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder, Podar Eduspace
Avinash Bharwaney graduated with a Bachelor's of Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and attended the University of California, Berkeley, and Singapore Management University on his university exchange. With experiences in private equity, management consulting, and in-house corporate M&A, he enjoys combining his love for building business concepts with the larger vision of upskilling India. He has a strong belief in the vision that Podar Eduspace has set out to achieve and believes that it is high time India reassesses its traditional education tracks, and instead should be aligning skill development with employers directly.
Avinash Bharwaney graduated with a Bachelor's of Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and attended the University of California, Berkeley, and Singapore Management University on his university exchange. With experiences in private equity, management consulting, and in-house corporate M&A, he enjoys combining his love for building business concepts with the larger vision of upskilling India. He has a strong belief in the vision that Podar Eduspace has set out to achieve and believes that it is high time India reassesses its traditional education tracks, and instead should be aligning skill development with employers directly.
Ramyasri Sonica
Chief Marketing Officer and Co-founder, Podar Eduspace
Ramyasri Sonica graduated with a Master's from Erasmus University in Marketing and attended Singapore Management University. With a passion for marketing, she has been honing her skills in digital marketing, email marketing, social media and brand management. After closely working with several NGOs to educate students, Ramyasri has been instrumental in the development and launch of Podar Eduspace. She manages all our marketing communications.
Ramyasri Sonica graduated with a Master's from Erasmus University in Marketing and attended Singapore Management University. With a passion for marketing, she has been honing her skills in digital marketing, email marketing, social media and brand management. After closely working with several NGOs to educate students, Ramyasri has been instrumental in the development and launch of Podar Eduspace. She manages all our marketing communications.
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