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Vamsi Krishna

Examiner · DISC type sc
CEO & Co-Founder at Vedantu
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Vamsi Krishna is the CEO and Co-founder of Vedantu, an EdTech platform aimed at reimagining education. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, he began his entrepreneurial journey by co-founding Lakshya, a test preparation institute that was later acquired. His career is rooted in a deep-seated passion for teaching, which he has pursued since his early professional days.

Outside of work, Vamsi is a multifaceted individual with a keen interest in photography, playing the flute, and the strategic game of poker. He also enjoys playing badminton to stay active. His hobbies reflect a blend of creative expression and analytical thinking, complementing his professional life.

His first venture into education involved teaching underprivileged children in a small village in Punjab, long before he founded his successful companies.

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Current Role
CEO & Co-Founder
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Vamsi shows up

Overcautious
Tough To Convince
Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Vamsi cares about

EdTech Innovation
As the co-founder of two educational ventures, Lakshya and Vedantu, he is focused on leveraging technology to make quality teaching more accessible and personalized for students.
Entrepreneurial Journey
His path from teaching in a small village to building a unicorn startup showcases his commitment to long-term vision, perseverance, and creating scalable impact in the education sector.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
CEO & Co-Founder
Vedantu
4-2006 - 3-2014
Co Founder & Director
Lakshya Institute
6-2005 - 2-2006
Management Trainee
L&T
In the press

Media appearances

Founders Stories: Vedantu with Vamsi Krishna | ASU+GSV 2022. Featured in YouTube
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Vamsi Krishna Interview | Co-Founder & CEO Vedantu. Featured in YouTube Shorts
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Education
2001 - 2005
B.Tech
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1995 - 2000
Education details unavailable
St Pauls Senior Secondary School, Indore
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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