Our Pedagogy and Program Mentors

The 3 Learning Pillars

We believe every child today needs exposure across three key dimensions:

Technical Thinking & AI Literacy: How AI works | Block coding | Digital tools
Cognitive & Life Skills: Communication | Creativity | Confidence
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Problem Solving | Financial literacy | Agency

“Curiosity is a powerful driver of learning in children, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills essential for future success.”
— Harvard University

“Active, hands-on learning experiences deepen understanding and foster a love of learning.”

— Harvard Graduate School of Education

Learning Philosophy

Learn by Doing
We make learning active and engaging through hands-on activities, mini-projects, and group interactions that bring concepts to life.
Age-Aligned & Curiosity-Led
Our programs are designed with expert input to match children’s developmental needs, starting with questions that spark curiosity and creativity.
Real World - Mini Projects
Instead of grades, children demonstrate their understanding through presentations, reflections, and projects—focusing on real-world skills and confidence.

“The ages between 8 and 12 are critical for cognitive, social, and emotional development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success.”
— Harvard Graduate School of Education

Why Grades 3 - 7?

We focus on Grades 3 to 7 because this age is the perfect window for exploration, curiosity, and foundational skill-building—before academic pressure takes over in higher grades. Children in this stage are naturally curious, open to learning, and free from the pressures of competitive exams.

It’s the ideal time to:

Build new habits and mental models
Maximize long-term impact
Set the stage for confidence and capability in teenage years

Program Mentors

Program Reviewers & Industry Experts

At Fuggae, we believe real-world learning needs real-world insight.
That’s why our programs are reviewed and shaped by a diverse group of mentors — including child psychologists, communication coaches, AI professionals, and industry experts.

These mentors guide us on content quality, age-appropriateness, and future relevance — helping ensure every Fuggae experience is both meaningful and modern.

We’re excited to introduce them soon — stay tuned!

Ritesh Chopra

Mentor - AI & Technology

Ritesh is a seasoned product leader and AI innovator with 18+ years of experience building technology that solves real-world problems. He has led large-scale initiatives that generated over $100 million in revenue and served more than 3,500 enterprise customers during his tenure at SAP and IBM.

Now building his own ventures — GetHelpdesk.AI (AI receptionist for dental practices) and AskThePod (an AI co-pilot for podcasts and YouTube) — Ritesh brings hands-on experience in building and scaling AI products.

At Fuggae, he mentors our AI & Tech program to ensure it stays aligned with emerging trends, real-world tools, and the future of innovation — helping children understand how AI is shaping the world around them.

Deepali Agarwal

Mentor - Life Skills

Deepali brings a unique blend of corporate leadership and deep-rooted mindfulness practices to her role as a mentor. With 15+ years in the corporate world, she currently leads global teams in a leadership role.

Deepali is also a certified mindfulness and breathwork coach, and the founder of Pranalya—a platform offering tools for emotional well-being, inner calm, and conscious living, rooted in ancient yogic wisdom. As a parent and advocate of conscious parenting, Deepali actively shares insights on raising emotionally resilient, self-aware children. She believes that conscious leaders begin with conscious children.

Through her mentorship at Fuggae, Deepali helps in shaping a new generation of grounded, heart-centered learners who lead with clarity and purpose.

Nikhil Jain

Mentor - Financial Literacy

Nikhil is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and MBA from ISB, with over a decade of experience in high-stakes finance. He has led major deals, advised on cross-border investments, and worked with global MNCs, Big4 firms, and specialized boutique advisory firms across India, Canada, and Dubai.

Nikhil’s exposure to global financial practices, coupled with hands-on transaction experience, makes him a trusted advisor to his global clients. He is currently a Partner at M C Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants.

At Fuggae, he mentors our financial literacy program — ensuring every module is grounded in real-world finance and built with industry relevance. Nikhil helps shape lessons that reflect how finance truly works — not just in textbooks, but in life.

Mentor - Entreprenurship

Mentor - Communications

Program Advisors

Behind every great program is a team of thoughtful minds shaping its foundation. At Fuggae, our Program Advisors bring diverse perspectives from the worlds of education, pedagogy, and child development.

From experienced educators and Teach for India alumni to pedagogy specialists and child development experts, they ensure that every learning experience is age-appropriate, engaging, and future-ready.

We’re excited to introduce them soon — stay tuned!