Empowering Education, Transforming Lives: A Journey of Innovation and Purpose
My name is Dr. Deepessh Divakaran
From the bustling streets of Mumbai to shaping the future of education across India, my journey has been one of resilience, vision, and unwavering passion. With over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, educator, and innovator, I’ve built platforms, guided institutions, and inspired thousands of students and educators to pursue excellence. Today, I am on a mission to revolutionize how we think about career planning and education, empowering the next generation to discover their true potential and build lives they love.
From Mumbai to Transforming Education Across India
A Journey of Passion, Innovation, and Purpose
Chapter 1: Mumbai Roots and the Tech Dream
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Born into a humble, lower-middle-class family in Mumbai, I was a rebel at heart and a bit of a troublemaker.
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Determined to self-finance my engineering degree from Mumbai University—not due to any melodrama but simply because I wanted to—I embraced the challenges head-on.
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Balancing exams with part-time jobs wasn’t easy, and to be honest, I initially hated coding. But the dream of breaking into tech kept me going.
Chapter 2: The Corporate Ride and the Call for Change
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Starting my corporate career in tech, something always felt missing, even as I gradually fell in love with coding.
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I pursued an MTech from Anna University and later earned a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from the US.
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Leaving behind a stable, well-paying job, I took a leap into teaching—a decision that wasn’t easy but deeply fulfilling.
Chapter 3: From Teaching to Entrepreneurship
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Moving to Kerala in 2014 was a leap of faith, but it instantly felt like home.
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Teaching at an engineering college opened my eyes to the challenges plaguing India’s education system.
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By 2018, I had founded my first venture with a mission to transform education.
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Platforms like proCampuz, Edmojo, and QuickFee weren’t just products—they touched the lives of over 300,000 educators and students.
Chapter 4: From Innovation to Acquisition
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Together, these platforms processed over ₹5 billion in fee transactions.
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Their acquisition by Leo1 was a validation of the vision I had nurtured.
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In 2023, I launched Four32 AI Labs, an AI-driven platform designed to predict rankings and accreditation for higher education.
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By 2024, Four32 AI Labs too was acquired by a multinational company, marking yet another milestone.
Chapter 5: Impact on Education
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Consulting with 300+ universities, I’ve transformed curricula and helped institutions achieve top rankings.
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Publishing my first book on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) created a direct impact on 1,000+ institutions and 30,000 educators.
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While the path wasn’t always clear, my unwavering vision for education kept me moving forward.
Chapter 6: What’s Next
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My current venture focuses on mapping students’ strengths, psychometric profiles, and interests to guide them toward fulfilling career paths.
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From national admissions to study-abroad counselling, from adolescent guidance to psychological support—this platform aims to redefine career planning.
I share my journey daily on my website, enriched with deeply researched insights in my focus areas, as well as on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X. My mission is to inspire educators and reshape the way we think about education. Don’t forget to stay connected—subscribe to my website and join this transformative journey. Together, we can empower students to build lives they truly love.
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