Aditi Avasthi

Indian tech entrepreneur revolutionizing education access through AI-driven platforms

Aditi Avasthi (born 1985) is the founder of BYJU'S, India's most valuable edtech startup that redefined personalized learning using AI. Launching in 2015 during India's digital education boom, her company disrupted traditional tutoring systems by creating adaptive learning algorithms that achieved 95% engagement among students. BYJU'S has since expanded to serve over 150 million users across 15 countries, raising $5.6 billion in funding.

Avasthi's innovative approach combines neuroscience principles with machine learning to create hyper-personalized study paths. Her 2020 product launch of 'BYJU'S FutureSchool' brought affordable STEM education to underserved regions, including rural India and sub-Saharan Africa through partnerships with UNICEF. The company's AI platform has reduced average learning gaps by 40% among users. In 2022, she introduced the 'Digital Learning for All' initiative, providing free access to 5 million underprivileged students during the pandemic.

Her leadership includes pioneering policies like the 'Gender Parity Pledge', ensuring 50% female representation in technical roles. Avasthi's vision for education equity is detailed in her TED Talk "The Future of Education is Personalized". Recognized as one of Fortune's '50 World's Greatest Leaders' in 2021, she advises UNESCO on digital education strategies. Her upcoming book Breaking the Algorithm (Amazon link pending) will explore ethical AI applications in education.