Prateek Maheshwari is the Co-Founder of PhysicsWallah (PW), a multinational EdTech unicorn which is focussed towards democratizing education at scale. He also holds several key industry leadership positions such as Chair of India EdTech Consortium (IEC) and co-chair of start-up committee, FICCI. Prateek is at the forefront of driving the growth and development of the EdTech sector in India. In 2020, Prateek partnered with Alakh Pandey, to build a platform that aims at bridging the gap between quality education and affordability for all. Under his leadership, PW has become a transformative force, reshaping the way students across India learn. Prateek Maheshwari, an alumnus of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, has spent 14 years turning ideas into innovative ventures. Before launching PhysicsWallah, Prateek founded several startups, using his expertise to develop scalable digital solutions. At PhysicsWallah, Prateek Maheshwari is a driving force, motivated by a mission to break down educational barriers. He focuses on addressing key challenges in education, such as limited internet access and hardware constraints, by harnessing the power of technology that can make learning accessible and personalized, aimed at improving learning outcomes. His efforts have not only expanded PhysicsWallah’s reach but also established it as a trusted lifelong partner in the learning journey of students across varied age groups. Recognizing the power of emerging technologies, Prateek is spearheading efforts to harness AI in education- focusing on adaptive learning, personalized content delivery, and predictive analytics to improve learner engagement and outcomes. He also champions youth empowerment, turning PW into a hub for job creation and next-gen talent in India. Also a philanthropist, Prateek supports NGOs like Kashi Utkarsh and Asha Deep Vidyashram, which work towards providing inclusive-quality education to children.