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National, 14 March 2024 – Hero Vired, a leading learntech start-up from the Hero Group has announced the appointment of Arjun Assi as the Head of Product. Arjun will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence within the product and technology team at Hero Vired. His role will involve spearheading initiatives to enhance accessibility and scalability of Hero Vired’s courses, aligning perfectly with the organization’s vision of upskilling learners with the skills of the future and preparing them for Industry 4.0.

Arjun is a persevering and passionate Product Manager with holistic experience spanning varied domains of product management, technology, and business. With more than a decade of experience, Arjun brings to the table a demonstrated expertise in leading product teams and successfully delivering customer delight while achieving high business objectives. Arjun joins Hero Vired from the Scaler Academy where he formerly served as the Assistant Vice President, Product. Apart from Scaler Academy, he has also worked with organizations like Byju’s Exam Prep (formerly Gradeup), Mu Sigma Inc., Times Internet, and the Indian Express.

Commenting on Arjun’s appointment, Akshay Munjal, Founder and CEO of Hero Vired stated, “There is no Edtech without technology. Technology and product expertise are crucial to ensure innovative, user-centric, and personalized learning experiences. Arjun’s extensive experience and proven track record in driving impactful product strategies and deep understanding of technology align perfectly with our vision of enhancing accessibility and scalability of our products in an ever- evolving ed-tech space. With Arjun’s leadership, I am confident that we will continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will allow us to build a workforce of the future.”

Arjun is also a firm believer in first principles thinking and smart working strategies, which have enabled him to deliver numerous business-critical product offerings that have significantly boosted company revenues previously. Being an alumnus of the Vellore Institute of Technology, he comes with a profound technology-heavy background. He comprehensively understands the intricacies of development with the latest product architectures, which will enable him to drive innovation and excellence within Hero Vired’s product and technology team.

“Joining Hero Vired presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the visionary mission of upskilling working professionals with future-ready skills and preparing them for Industry 4.0. I look forward to leveraging my product expertise towards strengthening Hero Vired’s product offerings, thereby enhancing the overall learner experience. Together, we aim to empower learners across the nation to thrive in the digital age.”, added Arjun Assi, Head of Product at Hero Vired, on joining the leading learntech start-up.

Arjun’s appointment highlights Hero Vired’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and enhancing the learning experience for graduates and working professionals. His appointment marks a strategic move towards further strengthening Hero Vired’s position as a leader in the edtech industry.

National, 17 February 2024 — Hero Vired, a leading LearnTech startup by the Hero Group, takes center stage in the latest documentary series, ‘The Indian EdTech Story’ which premiered nationwide on Disney+ Hotstar today. This enlightening series, produced by Edstead, sheds light on the significant impact and outcomes achieved by Hero Vired in transforming the educational landscape for millions of students across India.

The documentary provides a compelling narrative of Hero Vired’s commitment to making education more affordable and accessible, showcasing the organization’s profound influence on the learning experiences of countless individuals across the nation. Through a focus on the positive contributions to the sector, the docuseries explores the highs and lows of the edtech journey, demonstrating how the sector continues to play a pivotal role in creating a lasting impact despite the roadblocks.

Commenting on the release, Shekhar Bhattacharjee, Founder of Edstead, expressed, “The entire objective behind producing this series was to illuminate the transformation of education into an affordable and accessible realm for millions. The series not only captures the highs and lows of the edtech sector but also underscores its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact.”

In the documentary, Akshay Munjal, the Founder & CEO of Hero Vired, shares his vision behind Hero Vired’s inception, rooted in the realization of the challenges deserving graduates face in securing employment opportunities across the nation. The genesis of Hero Vired stems from the recognition of the gap in accessibility to education in India and the evolving demands of the job market. At its core, Hero Vired is driven by the mission to onboard the best professionals across industries to impart skills to their learners that will remain relevant in the upcoming decade. Mr. Munjal, in the documentary, further highlights the importance of emerging technologies in shaping the future job landscape and Hero Vired’s notable role in preparing learners for this transition.

“India is an ocean of talent, and its demographic dividend, with the world’s youngest population, should be utilized to the optimum level. At Hero Vired, we believe in empowering individuals to embrace change and become architects of their own success. Indeed, the timing of this series is impeccably opportune, aligning seamlessly with the burgeoning momentum of the Indian Edtech sector, poised to ascend as a global powerhouse. It serves as a compelling testament to the relentless endeavors underway, meticulously crafting the landscape of education technology in India. With unwavering conviction, I assert that India harbors the latent potential to emerge as the unrivaled capital of Edtech worldwide.” remarks Akshay Munjal, the Founder & CEO of Hero Vired, underscoring the importance of empowering the youth with relevant skills and opportunities.

Additionally, the documentary features stories of two Hero Vired alumni- Shivanshu Pandey and Jenny, who have testified to the transformative impact of the platform’s courses on their careers. Shivanshu credits Hero Vired’s Full Stack Development course for equipping him with both the essential soft and hard skills to become a successful developer. Jenny recounts how Hero Vired’s Certificate Program in Gaming and Esports helped her turn her passion into a successful career as the world’s first apex legend predator player.

Through its prominent feature in ‘The Indian EdTech Story’ series, Hero Vired’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing the organization’s dedication to quality education and its enduring impact on India’s growing EdTech landscape.