Yasho studied economics as an undergraduate and public policy as a master's student at Stanford University. He has gained experience in the public sector working for the Prime Minister's Office in India, and also in the private sector at Reliance Jio during its time of inception. Post college, he worked for a technology company, Truecaller, in San Francisco. He is curious and passionate about helping unlock India's potential in the 21st century!

Akshay studied computer science as a bachelor's and master's student at Stanford University. Over the course of the last few years, he has worked in the Bay Area in early-stage technology companies, at SAIF Partners, and also helped build a civic engagement technology for Dr. Shashi Tharoor.

As our community manager, Sweta helps manage all the classes, students, teachers and events that take place here each day. Prior to this, she interned as a nutritionist at ILS Hospital & taught underprivileged children English + Computer Applications at Disha Foundation & Karma Kutir in Kolkata. A bachelor in Economics from UCLA, Sweta loves to spend time working on projects that can make difference in the lives of our youth.

Abhirup studied Physics as an engineering student at IIT Bombay. Following that, he worked at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany, Microsoft Research, Jabong Labs, and Milaap Social Ventures. Abhirup also co-founded SearchX, a smart content research tool drawing from millions of news sources. Before joining Openhouse, he spent a year teaching Maths and Physics to students for the IIT-JEE. Abhirup currently heads all things tech at Openhouse and is excited by the sheer potential of the education revolution in India, and is happiest at the heart of the action.

Saurav studied Computer Science and Engineering from Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology. Following that, he worked as a Web Developer at Sodiarc Technologies Pvt. Ltd. He is currently working as a Software Engineer at Openhouse. He is spearheading the development of our learning app and is integral to the smooth functioning of all things tech related. Saurav believes i

Mallika graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Communication and International Studies. In the past, she has worked as a research intern for Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi where she focussed on Gender and Digital Media. Following which she interned at Hello Magazine, India and Equus Red Cell, where she designed social media strategies for The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and The Taj Group. Her last role as a Project Manager at Quatred Advertising involved developing digital media campaigns. At Openhouse, Mallika looks into all things ranging from social media marketing and branding to workshop management.

Debashree studied English Literature at Women's Christian College, Kolkata and then pursued her masters in English Literature specialising in post colonialism. A passionate singer she has a Diploma in Rabindra Sangeet from Bengal Music College and is currently a student of both Indian Classical Music and Tagore songs. In the past, she has worked with primary school kids at B.D. Memorial International School. Currently, Debashree looks into all customer queries and client servicing at Openhouse!

Shruti studied Liberal Arts as a Young India Fellow at Ashoka University and Electrical Engineering as an undergrad at VIT, Vellore. Over the last few years, she has worked as a consultant for Dalmia Bharat Foundation - the CSR division of the Dalmia Group and following that in a human-centered design lab in Mumbai, where she was involved in building knowledge products for its corporate and institutional clients. At Openhouse, she looks into the many aspects of product design and is often spotted helping teachers get their tech game on in the classroom. Shruti is an avid content consumer be it via reading, netflix or even a podcast and her belief that learning has no limit aligns directly with Openhouse's mission!

Ankur, graduated from Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies, Pune in 2018 with a major in Computer Vision. He found his knack for building technology products in 2014 during his gap year when he worked with top arbitrage and algorithmic trading houses. Over the past few years, he has built end-to-end products for start-ups based out of Qatar and Hyderabad, where he spearheaded engineering efforts and delivered mobile solutions. He has a research paper published in IEEE aimed towards aiding the blind in daily navigation. At Openhouse, he works across the technology stack, building products that cover infrastructure, web, and mobile. In his free time, he likes reading about Astronomy and History.

Abhishek Kumar is a photographer, filmmaker and storyteller. He went to Don Bosco and the Cambridge School in Kolkata before traveling the world and moving from place to place. A passionate tennis player, he is always looking to connect with people and tell their stories. In the past, he has worked for Makaibari, the world's oldest tea factory, telling their stories through the camera. Currently, he transforms ideas into visuals, in the form of photos, videos and graphics, helping tell the stories of Openhouse in new and exciting ways. Besides that, he's just a comic relief!