From a humble tutor to a trailblazing entrepreneur, Alakh Pandey’s journey with Physics Wallah shows how passion and perseverance can turn even the simplest beginnings into a $2.8 billion empire—reshaping education, one formula at a time.
Alakh Pandey, the 32-year-old founder of Physics Wallah, has just been named in the prestigious Hurun List of top young entrepreneurs under 35. But don’t let his age fool you – this physics whiz has been defying gravity in the business world for years.
Picture this: It’s 2016, and a young man from Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad) is sitting in front of a camera, explaining the intricacies of physics to an almost invisible audience.
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Fast-forward to 2024, and that same man is at the helm of a $2.8 billion education empire.
From the “Rising EdTech Startup of India” award to a spot in the Times’ 40 Under 40 list, Alakh’s trophy cabinet is getting as crowded as a Mumbai local train during the rush hour.
With a net worth estimated at Rs 4,500 crore (that’s about $240 million for those keeping score at home), Alakh could easily rest on his laurels. But that’s not his style. He’s constantly innovating, recently leading a charge for student rights in the NEET UG 2024 examination results controversy.
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With backing from heavyweight investors like Hornbill Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners, it’s poised to keep expanding its educational universe.
From a small-town tutor to a billionaire EdTech mogul, Alakh Pandey’s journey is proof that with passion, perseverance, and a whole lot of physics, anything is possible.
