Team

About Us

ENpower is India's First Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Learning Ecosystem involving Schools, Government, CSR partners, & Foundations.

Nurturing the entrepreneurship mindset of children;

building future 'Agents Of Change'!

Our Journey

Timeline

2024

Partnering With Foundations...

Manipal Foundation We proudly launched ‘SaAkaara’, a joint initiative by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Foundation, and ENpower. This program empowers school children to identify problems in their surroundings, develop unique solutions, and acquire essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making. These are more than just tools for school projects—they are life skills that enable children to take charge of their careers and think beyond traditional job roles.


Salaam Bombay Foundation Program...
As a proud Knowledge Partner of the Salaam Bombay Foundation's Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme, ENpower supports students from resource-challenged backgrounds in Mumbai as they embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Over six weeks, students develop skills to transform their passions into ventures, taking their first steps into the world of entrepreneurship.


Udaan Foundation...
In collaboration with the Udaan Foundation, ENpower successfully completed the Youth Entrepreneurship Program. Over 18 hours, 32 students aged 18-21 engaged in a transformative journey, learning to identify problems, build innovative ideas, develop real products, and create go-to-market strategies. Seven dynamic teams presented their ideas to a grand jury, and finalist teams are now receiving launch mentorship from Udaan.


Expanding CSR Partnerships...

Onboarding New Schools under the CSR Initiative by L&T In partnership with FUEL, ENpower now proudly supports L&T's CSR initiative to nurture innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets in 41 new BMC schools in addition to the 34 schools from the previous year. Students participate in an intensive Entrepreneurship Learning Program, featuring exciting activities, games, and sessions led by Design Thinking and STEM experts, guiding them on their path to innovation.


Onboarding New Schools under the Flagship CSR Initiative by IndusInd Bank...
We onboarded 16 new APJ Abdul Kalam Schools in Dharashiv and 4 non-ATL schools in Begusarai under the Flagship CSR Holistic Development Initiative by IndusInd Bank, fostering holistic growth and entrepreneurial learning.


Aramco-NFTE World Innovation Day...
As a Knowledge Partner for the Aramco-NFTE Clean Water Challenge, ENpower engaged students from Saudi Arabia, India, China, the United States, and beyond during World Innovation Day in Delhi. Young change-makers, supported by experienced employee volunteers from Aramco, explored, designed, and prototyped solutions addressing the UN's Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
Through the Imagination League (Ages 5-12) and Impact League (Ages 13-18), we brought out the best in these young design thinkers, inspiring innovative approaches to tackle global water challenges.

Timeline

2023

Government Partnership...
Swajivi Maharashtra Phase II - impacted 5064 students from 44 schools across 4 districts (Ahmednagar, Sambhajinagar, Sangli, & Washim) of Maharashtra


New CSR Partnerships...
We partnered with L&T & Aramco to help them achieve their CSR objectives of empowering young minds with the power of tech innovation and entrepreneurship.


Bayer-ENpower ATL Enhancement Program...
Onboarded 50 new ‘All-Girls’ schools during the second year of this CSR partnership exposing children from remote villages to design thinking skills, technology learning & entrepreneurship through experiential learning interventions.


Launched the IFT Mentorship Platform...
Launched a revamped IFT - an online mentorship platform connecting children with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and design thinkers through a five-level process. Finalists of the year attend a three-day residential bootcamp to gear up for the Grand Finale Showcase where they pitch their ventures to a distinguished panel.

Timeline

2022

CSR Partnerships...
We helped brands like FUEL, Bayer, Hafele, & IndusInd Bank achieve their CSR objectives of fostering innovation in young minds. ENpower exposed students to design thinking, future technology & entrepreneurship through experiential learning interventions


IFT Season #4...
With over 8526 participants, the IFT Season #4 grand finale in Mumbai saw investors like Shantanu Deshpande, Ahana Gautam & Nikhil Vora handpicking young ‘Social Techpreneurs’ whose ideas had the potential to ‘Reimagine India’.


Government Partnership...
We launched Swajivi - A joint initiative with the Government of Maharashtra & SCERT to bring entrepreneurship learning curriculum into government schools.

Timeline

2021

India’s Future Tycoons Season #3
With COVID-19, our IFT Season #3 became a virtual competition where young adults across India Redefined the future of education with global learning partners like Microsoft & Snapchat. Over 7200 students from 595 schools across 252 cities participated.

Timeline

2020

Partnering with Accelium
We partnered with a world leader in gamified learning - ‘Accelium’ an Israel-based gamified life skill learning company. Making entrepreneurship learning experiential for schools.

Timeline

2020

IFT Season #2
The second season of India’s Future Tycoons with our SDG partner UN GCNI & Knowledge partner Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) marked 7000 + participants across 330 schools from 130+ cities. The TOP 24 teams competed in a reality-show-like grand finale.

Timeline

2019

Launched IFT Season #1
We started India's first-ever entrepreneurship search & mentoring platform India's Future Tycoons. Season #1 reached out to 3300+ students across 52 cities. The TOP 3 teams competed at UNGC National Conference in Mumbai.

Timeline

2017

Launched MYOB
We launched a structured & experiential entrepreneurship learning model across Gujarat & Maharashtra - Mind Your Own Business.

Timeline

2016

Empowering schools in Mumbai
We started empowering schools in Mumbai with our structured & experiential entrepreneurship learning programs.

Timeline

2015

We started our journey!
ENlearning Skill Development Pvt. Ltd. was founded.

Our Mission

Nurturing 1 million school children with an Entrepreneurial Mindset by 2030

Team ENpower

Meet the team that has been the fore-runner of ENpower's Vision.
Team

Sushil Mungekar

Founder & CEO
  • An Education Transformist
  • Corporate Strategy Expert
  • Engineer & MBA with 24 years of experience
  • Loves music, reading, writing & social work
Team

Arvind Narayanan

Co-Founder
  • A Patient-listener
  • Finance, Sales & Strategy Expert
  • Masters in Management Studies with 23 years of experience
  • Loves listening to people, table tennis, travelling & pet dog Theodore
Team

Shubhangini Kanhere

Chief Marketing Officer
  • A Creative Mind
  • Sales & Marketing Expert
  • BSc with 18 years of experience
  • Loves traveling, sketching & cooking
Team

Deepal Vora

Head- Operations & Program Management
  • A People’s Person
  • Operations Expert
  • Masters in English, PG in Education & Microbiology with 20 years of experience
  • Loves trekking, painting, reading, singing & dancing
Team

Pooja Singhal

Relationship Officer
  • A Power-house Of Motivation
  • Education, Finance & Business Development Exper
  • CA with 10+ years of experience
  • Loves spending time with her kids, doing yoga & travelling
Team

Sharwari Kulkarni

Head - Knowledge Centre
  • Book Worm & Knowledge Enthusiast
  • BE, MTech (VIT University), MA Elementary Education (TISS, Mumbai)
  • An expert in curriculum and learning experience design. Passionate about children's literature, writing, and collecting books
Team

Nupur Patil

Curriculum Developer
  • Good Listener
  • MA Education, B.Tech in Computer Science & Technology
  • An expert in strategic planning and designing structured learning experiences. Loves reading, music, cooking, and exploring history through travel.
Team

Vishal Vadhiyar

Tech and Digital Manager
  • A Lifelong Learner
  • Technology Expert
  • B.E.(E&C) with 7 years of experience
  • Loves robotics, chess, cricket, & traveling
Team

Shyna Gupta

Manager- Digital Skills
  • An Enthusiast
  • Training Expert
  • Education - B Tech, B.ed with 13 years of experience
  • Loves spending time by herself & training children
Team

Vasudha Talwar

Project Manager
  • Passionate Team Player
  • Project Manager
  • MBA in Marketing & Finance, B.E(IT) with 6 years of experience
  • Passionate about training. An empathetic team player.
Team

Shreya Bagde

Project Manager
  • Community Engagement Champion
  • Project Manager
  • Masters in Regulatory Governance
  • Loves engaging with children & communities to foster positive change.
Team

Dnyaneshwar Maske

Project Manager
  • Passionate For Impact
  • Project Manager
  • M.A in Sustainable Livelihood & Natural Resources Governance with 3 years of experience.
  • Enthusiastic about developing an entrepreneurial mindset among youth, Loves teaching & training children
Team

Virajaji Naraganeni

Project Manager
  • Knowledge Seeker
  • Project Manager
  • MBA with 10 years of experience in Project Management & L&D.
  • Loves travelling, seeking & sharing knowledge about cultures & society.
Team

Rayaan Sian Achrekar

Marketing Manager Operations
  • An Ambitious Soul
  • Marketing, Research & Social Media Expert
  • B.A. in Economics & MBA in Marketing Management with 5+ years of experience
  • Loves travelling, food, art & music
Team

Pinky Mehta

Executive - Marketing
  • A Multi-tasker
  • Marketing Operations Expert
  • Higher Secondary with 15 years of experience
  • Loves music, family, cooking & her pet dog
Team

Md. Azharoddin Atahar Kazi

Program Coordinator
  • Passionate For Innovation
  • Program Coordinator
  • MCA, B.ED with 6 years of experience.
  • Enjoys reading, cricket, & music.
Team

Ravi kumar

Project Coordinator
  • Quick Learner
  • Project Coordinator
  • Bachelor in Computers with 8 months experience.
  • Self-motivated person with a love for technology.
Team

Tanuja Naik

Project Coordinator
  • Dynamic, dedicated, and always prepared to tackle challenges head-on.
  • B.E., M.Tech ( VLSI & Embedded systems), Tech and Digital skills
  • Enthusiastic about exploring new technologies, reading books, and watching web series.
Team

Prapti Shamkuwar

Operations - Manager
  • Inquisitive and a visionary
  • B.Sc M.Sc, B.Ed M.Ed Integrated Program
  • Passionate about music, travel, art, and making an impact in the educational field.
Team

Sayali Waghmare

Project Manager
  • Quiet, but fierce
  • Masters in Women's Studies
  • Relishes cooking, exploring new cuisines, dancing, and traveling to new places
Team

Mohd Imran

Project Coordinator
  • Expert in fieldwork, punctual, and hardworking.
  • BA, Diploma in Education +12 years of Experience
  • Enjoys traveling, tand rying new food.
Team

Prashant Gaikwad

Project Manager
  • Firm, determined, and dedicated
  • BA English. Certified Overseas Educational Trainer.
  • Passionate about training, traveling, discovering new places, and connecting with new people.
Team

Omkar Sitaram Sadadekar

STEM Coordinator
  • Innovative Problem Solver
  • BE in Electronics and Telecommunication
  • An expert in IoT, robotics, and project implementation. A sports enthusiast driven by creativity and innovation.
Team

Akash Naik

Senior Facilitator Manager
  • Masters in Zoology (Hons)
  • Hobbies: Dancing, Travelling
  • One word to describe you: Agile
  • Expert in: Academic training, capacity building, pedagogy, and professional development.

Advisory Panel

Team

Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar

Mentor
  • Author, philosopher, economist, educationist, social worker and ex-Rajya Sabha member, Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar specializes in education, agricultural economics and the Ambedkarite school of thought. Apart from serving as the ex-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, he was also appointed to the Planning Commission and the Agricultural Price Commission of India. He has also been the chairman and president of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, and the chairman of the University Grants Commission.
Team

Nikhil Vora

Strategic Investor
  • Founder & CEO of Sixth Sense Ventures; India's first consumer-centric domestic venture fund. Nikhil was the Managing Director / Head of Research at IDFC Securities. He has developed a strategic road map for Unilever, Aditya Birla Group, Marico, Godrej, NIIT, Navneet, etc. His research has been accredited by some of the largest global funds like Capital, Fidelity, Alliance Bernstein, Putnam, Schroder’s, etc. Asia Money polls 2012, voted Nikhil as India’s No.1 analyst.