Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, May 2025 — Sumit Jain has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Unacademy, marking a significant leadership transition for one of India’s leading edtech companies. His elevation comes at a pivotal time as the company deepens its strategic pivot toward integrating offline coaching models with its digital-first learning ecosystem.
Sumit, who joined Unacademy in 2020 following the acquisition of his startup Opentalk, has since taken on key leadership responsibilities within the organization. He has spearheaded high-impact verticals such as Unacademy Centres, Online Test Prep, and Graphy, playing a crucial role in operational scaling and revenue growth.
A seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, Sumit’s track record includes co-founding Graphy, a platform for cohort-based courses, and Opentalk, which was later acquired by Kuku FM. His entrepreneurial journey began with CommonFloor.com, a pioneering real estate platform acquired by Quikr, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO for nearly a decade.
In addition to his operational roles, Sumit is a prominent angel investor and advisor, having backed over two dozen startups across edtech, SaaS, healthtech, and creator economy segments. His investments span platforms such as Airmeet, Newton School, Slick, Rocketium, InVideo, and Eka.care, among others—underscoring his commitment to enabling disruptive innovation in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Sumit’s unique blend of startup agility, operational rigor, and product-centric thinking positions him well to guide Unacademy into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and learner-centric excellence.
Unacademy
Founded with the mission to democratize education, Unacademy is one of India’s leading learning platforms offering multi-lingual content through a combination of live and recorded classes. The company partners with top educators to deliver personalized learning experiences across test preparation, school curriculum, and upskilling domains. Unacademy has also been steadily expanding its offline coaching presence, complementing its tech-driven platform with physical learning centers to cater to India’s evolving education landscape.
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