Math is the centre of the learning universe
And, we are the most effective math learning program there is.
Math is the centre of the learning universe
And, we are the most effective math learning program there is.
Our Vision
Bhanzu's vision is to eradicate math phobia by making math fun and relatable as well as promoting math as a sport, an art-form and a human experience
Our Founder & CEO
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash, World’s Fastest Human Calculator
In August 2020, he won the first gold medal for India at the Mental Calculation World Championship at Mind Sports Olympics which was held virtually in London. For someone who has experienced an extreme prodigious end of human cognition, Bhanu has gone to the depths of how foundational math is taught. He has done 500+ stage shows across 23 countries and spearheaded the entire research of formulating the world’s most thought through math curriculum, which is now the Bhanzu way of learning math.
Bhanu has been representing India at international platforms of mental math contests from the age of 13. Over and above his various recognitions, he now holds World Records for:
Fastest Human Calculator Record
Power Multiplication Record
Super Subtraction Record
Power Calculation Record
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Our Mission
Bhanzu's mission is to impact learning trajectories of 100 million students in the next 5 years
Through Bhanzu, we aim to eradicate math phobia and encourage careers in math and STEM fields among learners from across the world. Bhanzu is bridging the gap between dreams and competence, by enabling students to realise their full potential and introduce them to science, coding and AI, through the lens of math.
Our story
How did ‘Bhanzu’ came into existence?
Meet the backbone of Bhanzu
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash
Founder and CEO, Bhanzu
Learning math the right way is a liberating experience. With Bhanzu, we aim to revolutionise math learning and make millions of students fall in love with it!
Pro Skills:
Calculates 5584378 X 987 without a calculator.
Interesting trivia:
Interesting trivia: Conducted classes in 20 countries around the globe, 100+ stage shows and radio shows, & 500 classes at prestigious platforms including UNESCO, Common Wealth Conclave and Future City Summit.
Prachotan DL
Co-founder and Head of Business Development, Bhanzu
Math is a true human experience. Every person deserves to savour this experience & make this world a better place to live.
Pro Skills:
Creatively and strategically streamlines marketing and business development channels.
Interesting trivia:
Limca Record holder, multi-genre vocalist, sports stat geek, art enthusiast, and an excellent public speaker.
Uday Kiran
Co-founder and Head of Operations, Bhanzu
Good education is a dream for everyone, and making it accessible for every student can build a better society because education will nurture, develop, and bring greatness to one’s life.
Pro Skills:
Pantomath of the organization, the go-to person for any kind of problem. Ensures that kids are having fun learning and exploring new things to become future-ready through Bhanzu.
Interesting trivia:
Cybersecurity enthusiast who enjoys travelling and good conversations.
Krishnakanth
Co-founder and Head of Research and Development, Bhanzu
I have always been fascinated by the progress we have made as a species. It’s mesmerising to see how mathematically backed our day-to-day decisions are. It’s a privilege to be a part of the mathematical revolution that is going to inspire the future generation.
Pro Skills:
Brings harmony in learning, ensures that every child enjoys math, and manages tomorrow’s challenges today!
Interesting trivia:
Theatre artist, improv actor, keyboard player and a FIDE rated chess player
Srinivas Jonnalagadda
Co-founder and Head of Projects, Bhanzu
Math learning has to be democratised. We’re working towards it.
Pro Skills:
On ground project management, help work with wider spread institutions like the education ministries.
Interesting trivia:
FMCG Veteran, travel buff who travelled across 20 countries
Deepak Sonawane
President of Global Sales & Marketing, Bhanzu
Education acts as a backbone to any society and improves the socio-economic value. It acts as a passport to the future and an integral part of our society because tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today.
Pro Skills:
Build High Performing Global Sales Teams in Early Startups, Zero-To-One Specialist, strong at building and executing new strategies.
Interesting trivia:
12 years of experience in EdTech and Telecom industry. An ISB (Indian School of Business) alumni who is a pet lover, music enthusiast, & sports fanatic.
Parvesh Garg
Head of Engineering, Bhanzu
Questions are good, they lead to awareness and understanding.
Pro Skills:
Ensures robust digital and technology front. Builds high-performance scalable systems and simple to use products.
Interesting trivia:
Love for long drives. His longest drive is a round-trip from Bangalore to Leh, covering nearly 8000 km.
Mevin Mathew Paulose
Director of Growth, Bhanzu
Math is an effective way to build mental discipline and encourage analytical thinking. And we don’t just teach math; we bring math to life. I can proudly say that my passion to work with a revolutionary EdTech got fulfilled here at Bhanzu.
Pro Skills:
Brings creative energy, manages high-impact initiatives for the company’s growth and drives innovation on the growth front.
Interesting trivia:
Adventurous soul, travel enthusiast- travelled across 15 countries so far.
Our teaching approach
What do we do better than others?
We build the right skills
We create future thought-leaders, decision-makers by setting up relevant math skills for excelling in STEM fields
We increase relatability
Our courses are designed in a way that makes students not only proficient in math but also deeply relate to mathematical concepts
We promote math as a sport
Just like how a physical sport makes a person fit. Mental math as a mind sport helps people push the boundaries of their minds
Impact Created
5+
years of data-driven research
30K+
happy students and parents
1M+
teaching hours
20K+
hours of gameplay
2M+
questions solved
Helped 2m+ children through social projects with the local state governments in India during the pandemic.
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