Ashish Ranjan

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Director - School of Advanced Computing & AI at Ashoka University

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Ashish Ranjan is the Director for the School of Advanced Computing & AI at Ashoka University, specializing in strategy and execution. With over a decade in EdTech, he has a strong track record in digital transformation, GTM execution, and new product development, holding an MBA from Symbiosis. Colleagues praise his meticulous, result-driven approach and exceptional leadership.

He spearheaded the launch of a new business vertical at BYJU’S (Live Classes), growing it to over INR 250 Cr+ in its first year.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
Leads the School of Advanced Computing & AI at Ashoka University, focusing on AI research and its convergence with social sciences.
Digital Transformation
He was specifically mandated to lead the digital transformation at MADE EASY Education, where he successfully launched two new applications.
GTM Execution
His experience includes launching three apps and a new business model for BYJU'S, demonstrating a core focus on go-to-market strategies.

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Work History

8-2025
Director - School of Advanced Computing & AI at Ashoka University
2-2024 - 7-2025
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at MADE EASY Education Pvt Ltd.
10-2021 - 12-2023
AVP Strategy and Chief of Staff at BYJU'S
12-2018 - 9-2021
Senior Strategy Manager at BYJU'S
4-2012 - 12-2018
Manager at A S M Hospital and Research Centre Pvt Ltd

Education

4-2010 - 3-2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development
7-2005 - 5-2009
BE from Manipal Institute of Technology

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DO's

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When Writing An Email

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  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
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