About Careers360

A data-enabled and technology-driven Educational Products and Services Company, Careers360 seamlessly integrates millions of student and institutional data points with the user generated preferences of its more than 15 million+ monthly visitors, to build sophisticated Prediction and Recommendation products for the students to explore and achieve career plans, based on their interests and abilities.

Who We Are?

Driven by a 240+ members young team, we cover 25,000+ colleges, 250+ courses and have 250+ products, from exam preparation to college recommendation, used by over 225 Million students every year.

Our Team

Advisory Board

Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Founder & CEO of Paytm and One97 Communications Ltd
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Net worth of over 1.3 Billion USD, Investee of Jack Ma's Alibaba group.

Murugavel Janakiraman

Founder & CEO of Matrimony.com Ltd
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More than 150 retail outlets, 350 community-matrimony portals, a leading property portal & a return gifts portal.

Pramath Raj Sinha

Founding Dean of ISB and Co-Founder of Ashoka University
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Earlier Partner at McKinsey, MD/CEO of ABP Pvt Ltd, University of Pennsylvania, IIT Kanpur.

Vijay Aggarwal

MD of Prism Cement Ltd
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Hathway Investments, MD of H&R Johnson (India) Ltd, Director of ING Vysya Life Insurance Company, IIT Delhi, IIMA

Investors

Rajesh Jain

Friend, Guide, Early Stage Investor, Pioneer
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Rajesh is the first investor in Careers360 and continues to be extremely bullish on technology driving education and employability. Known for his sharp understanding of the digital world, Rajesh is the first port of call for any of our new initiatives.

Team

Maheshwer Peri

CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER/THINKER, ENTREPRENEUR, DREAMER, WORKER
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A passionate entrepreneur, Mahesh is a qualified CA, CMA and ACS. He started his career as an investment banker with SBI Capital Markets. He was associated with the Outlook group for 17 years and headed it for more than 10 years. Mahesh believes that the demographic dividend India seeks can turn into a nightmare if youth are not shown the right direction to maximize their capabilities. CAREERS360 is the result of his deep understanding of student issues, and the information gaps that need to be filled to help students take an informed career decision.

Rama Lakshmi Peri

DIRECTOR & COUNSELLOR
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A computer sciences graduate and an MBA by qualification, Lakshmi brings in meticulousness, eye for detail and process to Careers360. An experienced researcher who worked on multiple projects across publications, her process driven approach made her a sought after researcher on various book projects. As a mother of a son who is pursuing under-graduation, she understands the issues and concern of parents and the children. This makes her go the extra mile and brings urgency and empathy to Careers360's approach on student queries. Her job is to ensure that every student question is responded in the shortest possible time with greatest possible detail with no compromises and shortcuts.

Mallikarjuna Reddy Benjaram

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Mallik is responsible for corporate finance, corporate planning, risk management, M&A, compliances, investor relations etc. He also oversees Data & Operations. He has over 25 years of experience spanning various businesses and industries. He started his career with MNC audit firm and then worked in various positions in ICICI group for about 7 years primarily in the fields of project finance and corporate banking. Later, he was a founding team member of a listed IT company that developed software products to a niche segment of NBFC market in USA. Earlier, he was actively involved in investment banking, financial management consultancy services, management coaching for start-ups, financial analytics etc. He is a Chartered Accountant (ACA), Cost & Management Accountant (ACMA) and Company Secretary (ACS).

Dheeraj Sharma

CHIEF SALES OFFICER
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Dheeraj is a seasoned sales leader with more than 18 years of total experience. He has been associated with The Hindustan Times, The Pioneer and Air India Namasker Magazine. A founding member of the Careers 360, Dheeraj was the part of the core team that launched the Careers 360 magazine and later the Careers 360 portal. He is passionate about travelling and enjoys long drives.

Dhruv Agarwal

Head - Client Marketing
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With over 9 years of experience in marketing, Dhruv specializes in Account Planning, Key Account Management, and leading strategic client engagements. He has successfully developed and executed marketing plans for some of India’s top private universities and colleges, leveraging tools like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Netcore Cloud, and Google Ad Manager to drive performance and customer success. Dhruv is known for his collaborative approach, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes. In addition to his core responsibilities, he actively contributes to client retention and inside sales initiatives, supporting business growth and long-term partnerships.

Sachin Chetani

HEAD COUNSELLING
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B.tech graduate with 7+ years experience in the B2C Sales, Business Development & Operations. Loved working in highly dynamic and ever-changing environment. Well experienced in client relation management, product operations, social media management and product sales & strategy. Inquisitive learner and try to utilize the knowledge gained, in his areas of interest that will, in turn, help in working in tandem with the organizational goals. Also, to inculcate ethical values & set benchmarks for others to follow the path of organizational success.

Rahul Kumar

Chief Technology Officer
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An operator and builder at heart, Rahul brings over 17+ years of hands-on experience in building and scaling technology platforms that are both resilient at scale and meaningful to users. He holds a degree in computer science and engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and honed his management skills at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. A strategic thinker with a data-first mindset, he is passionate about empowering people and simplifying life using technology. At Careers360, he leads the company’s technology and AI vision — building solutions that serve millions of users.

Shivangi Bhatnagar

Head Of Product - Orchestrating Product, Design & Quality
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A product strategist and systems thinker, Shivangi holds an MBA in Information Technology and Marketing, bridging technology and business to deliver meaningful experiences at Careers360.

At Careers360, she leads cross-functional product development—streamlining processes, embedding quality, and championing design thinking—driving innovative yet practical solutions that create real impact. She combines visionary thinking with disciplined execution to build products that truly serve users. Her approach blends structured execution with data-driven strategy and a strong user focus.

Shivangi is always excited about the possibilities technology offers to positively impact student lives. She believes great product design, paired with a keen eye for quality, can empower learners and transform outcomes. Outside of work, she enjoys reflective writing, exploring product psychology, and engaging with global product leaders to spark fresh ideas and growth.

Prabha Dhavala

EDITOR – WEB
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Prabha is a mother whose interest in education kick-started at home with her son. With more than 12 years of experience, she loves combining her efforts and passion with a bunch of like minded people at Careers360. She feels that empowerment of a student can be achieved with the right kind of information. She hopes that one day education in the country would be like democracy - for the students, of the students and by the students.

Shreya Roy Chowdhury

Deputy Editor
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Shreya Roy Chowdhury is in charge of news operations, responsible for the news website and the magazine. She took over the section in 2019, after a decade of reporting, first at a major national newspaper and then, a news website.

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