Founder | Chief Trainer | Education Strategist | Business Leader | Mentor
Prakash Kulkarni is the Founder and Chief Trainer at SkillGroom. With over 28 years of experience, he has built deep expertise in EdTech, higher education, business development, digital transformation, and leadership. Over the years, he has consistently contributed to building strong education ecosystems. In addition, he has mentored thousands of learners and professionals, helping them grow in their careers through practical and industry-relevant learning.
Prakash Kulkarni is the Co-Founder of Talentedge Education Ventures Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s pioneering EdTech companies. This platform was later acquired by upGrad, and as a result, it marked a major milestone in India’s online education industry.
Following this achievement, he served as Vice President – University Relationships & Operations at upGrad. During this time, he strengthened university partnerships and improved operational excellence across multiple institutions.
Furthermore, he co-founded Infinite 1 Ventures, a digital solutions company recognized by Google in 2016 and 2017 for outstanding performance in digital innovation.
Throughout his career, Prakash Kulkarni has worked with leading organizations such as:
In every role, he has demonstrated strong capabilities in strategic planning and execution. Moreover, he has driven growth across operations, partnerships, and digital transformation initiatives.
From a small 25-member startup team, Prakash Kulkarni played a key role in scaling Talentedge into a 500+ member organization. Consequently, the company achieved rapid multi-year revenue growth.
In addition, it formed partnerships with 15 leading universities and reached a turnover of over ₹100 crore at the time of merger.
Moreover, he built strong cross-functional teams in sales, operations, business development, and learner success. As a result, the organization developed a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
Prakash Kulkarni strongly believes that people development drives organizational success. Therefore, he has conducted hundreds of training programs in:
As a result, thousands of students and professionals have benefited from his structured and practical training approach.
Furthermore, his teaching style focuses on real-world application, ensuring learners can immediately apply their skills in professional environments.
Prakash Kulkarni enjoys teaching, mentoring, and shaping career-focused learning journeys. His sessions are known for being:
In addition, he strongly believes that great communication leads to better opportunities. Therefore, he focuses on building confidence and clarity in every learner.
Overall, his approach combines knowledge, discipline, and real-world exposure.
At SkillGroom, Prakash Kulkarni plays a key role in designing career-aligned internship and skilling programs. In addition, he mentors students and early professionals to help them become job-ready.
Furthermore, he contributes to building industry-relevant curriculum and learning models that align with current market demands.
Ultimately, his goal is to ensure every learner gains confidence, clarity, and professional readiness for real-world success.
Prakash Kulkarni follows strong value-based principles, including:
Moreover, he believes that long-term success comes from trust, consistency, and continuous learning.
Prakash Kulkarni is not only an educator and entrepreneur but also a builder of people and institutions. Over time, he has shaped careers, strengthened organizations, and contributed significantly to the growth of India’s EdTech ecosystem.
Overall, his journey reflects a strong commitment to learning, leadership, and long-term impact in education and professional development.
