Bengaluru, India 鈥 27 June, 2025鈥 In a move that highlights its culture of ownership and long-term vision, Masai, India鈥檚 leading outcome focused education platform, has announced the elevation of Keshav Misra as Co-founder & COO, and Aman Vats, Ankit Agrawal as Co-founders. They join the founding leadership comprising Prateek Shukla (Co-founder & CEO), Yogesh Bhatt (Co-founder & SVP), and Nrupul Dev (CTO) 鈥 forming a six-member team unified by a shared mission to reshape the future of education and employability in India.
This decision is deeply rooted in Masai鈥檚 belief that leadership should be earned through consistent impact and ownership 鈥 not just at the inception of a company, but throughout its journey. The three newly appointed co-founders are not new faces 鈥 they are leaders who have grown with the company and helped shape it from within. Keshav Misra, formerly Senior Vice President 鈥 Operations, has been the driving force behind streamlining Masai鈥檚 operational infrastructure and scaling its student services; Aman Vats, as Senior Director 鈥 Curriculum and Outcomes, has led the charge in aligning Masai鈥檚 pedagogy with real-world industry demands, ensuring outcomes remain at the core of every learning experience; and Ankit Agrawal, who served as Director 鈥 Growth, has played a crucial role in expanding Masai鈥檚 learner base through data-driven marketing and growth strategies.
鈥淎t Masai, we believe founders aren鈥檛 just those who start the company 鈥 they鈥檙e the people who embody the mission every single day and help carry it forward. Keshav, Aman, and Ankit have consistently demonstrated that level of ownership, and this elevation is a natural progression of their journey with us,鈥 said Prateek Shukla, Co-founder & CEO, Masai.
This is not just a title change. It鈥檚 a strategic decision aligned with Masai鈥檚 next phase of growth 鈥 a reaffirmation of the company鈥檚 belief in building from within, rewarding long-term commitment, and scaling with leaders who are deeply invested in the mission. Masai鈥檚 future is being shaped by a founding team that not only brings complementary strengths but also shares a collective vision and value system.
鈥淭his move ensures that as we scale, we remain true to our founding culture 鈥 one where trust, alignment, and shared purpose form the core of everything we do,鈥 added Prateek.
About Masai: Masai is a career-focused education company offering outcome-driven learning programs that prepare individuals for high-growth careers in technology and beyond. Known for its pay-after-placement model, Masai is committed to making quality education accessible and performance-based.
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