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  • Ashutosh Gupta appointed Coursera MD for India and Asia Pacific region

    Ashutosh Gupta appointed Coursera MD for India and Asia Pacific region

    MUMBAI: From scaling up social networks to leading the charge in online learning, Ashutosh Gupta is now scripting a new chapter at the intersection of tech and education. Veteran tech executive Ashutosh Gupta has been appointed managing director for India & Asia Pacific at Coursera, taking the reins in July 2025 as the edtech giant strengthens its footprint across the region.

    Gupta’s move to Coursera comes after a prolific career spanning over two decades, including a 10-year stint at Linkedin, where he most recently served as country manager for India. Under his leadership, Linkedin’s India user base crossed 105 million, making it the platform’s fastest-growing region globally. He also championed vernacular accessibility, launching features in Hindi to widen the platform’s appeal.

    Prior to Linkedin, Gupta held senior leadership roles at Google, Cognizant, Covansys, and Infosys, focusing on sales, operations, and strategic partnerships across North America and India. Most recently, he served as Operating Partner at Avataar Venture Partners, advising portfolio companies on scaling sustainably and navigating IPO-readiness.

    Armed with degrees from IIT-BHU (Chemical Engineering) and IIM Lucknow (PGDM in Finance & Marketing), Gupta brings a rare blend of technical rigour and market acumen. At Coursera, he’s expected to drive growth, forge regional alliances, and champion lifelong learning across India and the Asia Pacific, a market witnessing a sharp surge in demand for upskilling and remote education.

    Commenting on his new role, Gupta has emphasised the need for “technology that respects intelligence and drives real impact”, signalling a shift from platform-centric models to learner-first strategies in edtech.

    With education becoming the next frontier of digital disruption, Coursera has made a strategic bet on a leader who knows how to scale with purpose. From connecting professionals on Linkedin to helping them upskill on Coursera, Gupta’s journey is now a full circle in empowerment.

  • Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 culminates on a high note

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 culminates on a high note

    Mumbai: Moneycontrol team is happy to announce the grand culmination of the highly anticipated Startup Conclave 2023, a landmark event that congregated prominent entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and visionaries from around the world. Held on July 7th in Bengaluru, the conclave proved to be a resounding success, igniting inspiration, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of India’s robust startup ecosystem.

    Throughout the day-long event, attendees were treated to an exceptional lineup of engaging sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and insightful keynote speeches spotlighting the perspective of legacy institutions, regulatory bodies and even digitally adept architectures that aimed to collaborate, compete, yet co-exist in the future.  

    The fireside chat between NR Narayana Murthy and Rohan Murthy, where the father-son duo shared their wisdom and discussed the journey from startup street to Dalal Street, captivated the audience with their anecdotes. On sharing what it takes to be an entrepreneur he stated, “They must have the power of imagination. They must be comfortable with innovation, with doing something unusual.”  

    On devising leadership and organizational structure, he suggested, “Every startup company must have only one leader. There cannot be two or three leaders. Just one leader.” He added, “Once the managerial phase comes in, you invite managers to create systems and processes, establish protocols, invite independent directors, and have a good governance mechanism.”

    The event also witnessed exclusive interviews with industry stalwarts such as Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, and Nir Eyal, renowned author of “Hooked,” leading the attendees to embrace innovation and disruption. Also featured were thought-provoking discussions on fintech, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and the growth vs. profitability debate, that spotlighted the consolidation and convergence of sectors among startups in India.

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 triumphantly fulfilled its objective of creating a platform for meaningful dialogue, fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The event witnessed an attendance of over 700 attendees, in-person while several others joined via live stream.  

    Commenting on the success of the event, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. CEO, digital & president, corporate strategy, Puneet Singhvi said, “We are thrilled with the ethos and impact garnered by Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023. The event exceeded our expectations, serving as a catalyst for inspiring discussions, forging valuable connections, and fueling the entrepreneurial spirit in India. We are proud to have provided a pedestal for bolstering the future of India’s startup ecosystem through this prestigious conclave.”

    Moneycontrol expresses its gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, esteemed guests, presenting partners, organizers, and media personnel whose attendance contributed to the success of the Startup Conclave 2023. The conclave served as a testament to the resilience, innovation, and determination of the Indian startup community. 

  • apna taps Ronak Shah to drive its data strategy

    apna taps Ronak Shah to drive its data strategy

    Mumbai: Homegrown jobs and professional networking platform apna has announced the appointment of Ronak Shah as the head of data. Shah is apna’s first data leader and will fully focus on creating data strategies for the platform.

    Shah’s appointment is in line with apna’s efforts to invest in and attract world-class leadership to support the company’s mission of empowering a billion lives, said the platform in a statement on Tuesday. “In this role, Shah will be leading apna’s data science and engineering teams to build a data-powered platform that will help apna’s user base to fulfill their aspirations,” it added.

    “Ronak is a product visionary with a passion to incorporate data learning and innovation to improve the quality of living. His vast knowledge and expertise will play a pivotal role in improving our platform as we build for the world,” said apna chief business officer Manas Singh, welcoming Shah on board.

    An alumnus of the University of Southern California, Shah brings with him experience of more than a decade in building data strategies, knowledge graphs, machine learning, and business intelligence for top tech companies. Prior to joining apna, he has worked with large global companies including Amazon, Glassdoor, Coursera, and Citrix Online.

    “Data can play a significant role in apna’s mission of solving the earth-scale problem of skilling and unemployment. I am thrilled to be a part of this team and work with highly skilled leaders who are on a mission to transform the world and empower a billion lives,” said Ronak Shah about his new stint.

    In recent months, apna has recorded growth with 22 million-plus users, more than 200,000 employer partners, and a presence in 48 cities in India. The platform is currently enabling over 18 million interviews and 35 million professional conversations monthly, said the statement.