AI for Schools is guided by visionary leaders from Bhopal and a global network of mentors from Silicon Valley (USA), coming together to make world-class AI education accessible to every Indian student.
The vision of AI for Schools is led by Bhopal-based leaders who bring decades of experience in media, education, and digital innovation.
With decades of leadership across major cities at Dainik Bhaskar, Mr. Ashish Tomar has shaped media, communication, and brand strategy at a national level. Today, he serves as a business consultant to multiple organisations and leads SSDigimark, a renowned digital marketing company in Bhopal, recognised for its AI-driven innovation and impactful digital marketing services.
A highly respected teacher and academic leader, Mr. Apurv Persai has guided thousands of civil services aspirants through Prayas KSG, one of Bhopal's most trusted MPPSC coaching institutes. Known for his clarity, discipline, and student-centric teaching style, he has become a household name among competitive exam aspirants.
Industry leaders, researchers, and academic advisors from the Bay Area and beyond, ensuring AI for Schools stays aligned with the global frontier of AI, product, and education.
Strategic Partnerships Lead · Experience across Scale AI, Google, Apple
Strategic Partnerships Lead with experience building large-scale AI systems and industry collaborations across some of the world's most influential technology companies.
Strategic Program Director · Experience at Scale AI, Google, YouTube, Tata Motors, Accenture
Strategic Program Director with deep experience in AI programmes, product strategy, and large-scale execution across technology, automotive, and consulting sectors.
Researcher & Education Equity Advocate · Government of California, Public Health Foundation of India
Researcher and education equity advocate ensuring that the integration of AI in education remains inclusive, ethical, and accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Academic Leader & Advisor · PhD in Machine Learning & AI
Academic leader and advisor with a PhD in Machine Learning and AI, guiding the academic depth, rigor, and curriculum design for AI for Schools programmes.