The LaunchPad
Leadership Program for Children | Grades III - VII
In Collaboration With Toastmasters International
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What is LaunchPad?
What is LaunchPad?
Every child deserves more than worksheets and rote learning. Yet many essential life skills — independent thinking, clear communication, empathy, decision making — often gets missed out in traditional classrooms.
The LaunchPad fills this gap with immersive activities, case studies, role plays, and group challenges that help children build strong foundations, right from the start.
Weekly 1 Live session (online | 60 minutes)
Small groups of 6–10 children for personalized attention
Activity-based format: case studies, role plays, group challenges
Why LaunchPad?
Why LaunchPad?
Children absorb facts at school, but real-world skills need a different approach.
LaunchPad uses case studies, role plays, team projects, and storytelling to help children practice skills that matter today.
A Peek Into Our Sessions
A Peek Into Our Sessions
Clips from our junior batch (Grades 3-4)
Few fun moments from our senior batch (Grades 5-7).
The 3 Learning Pillars
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
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?
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 Instructors
Program Instructors
Real-world skills need real-world educators.
Our program is powered by a team of expert instructors who bring deep experience in child development, communication, technology, and industry practice.
They guide every part of the curriculum — from content depth to delivery style — ensuring that what children learn at Fuggae is relevant, engaging, and designed for real-life application.
Principal Instructor - Life Skills
Principal Instructor - Life Skills
Ms. Navdeep Parmar joins Fuggae as Principal Instructor for Life Skills. She brings 29+ years of experience, including 15 years with the Indian Air Force, a Growth Mindset certification from Stanford’s PERTS, and deep expertise in life skills, parenting, and leadership training.
At Fuggae, she will guide children in developing confidence, empathy, responsibility, and essential social skills that traditional schooling often overlooks.
Communications & Public Speaking
Communications & Public Speaking
Our communication module is delivered in partnership with the Gabby's Club of Toastmasters International, the global gold standard for public speaking education. Parents trust their process because it blends structure with encouragement.
With their proven methods and our child-friendly learning environment, children become confident speakers who can present, persuade, and express themselves without fear.
Guest Faculty - The LaunchPad
Prof. Kartic Vaidyanathan joins Fuggae as Guest Faculty. An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Bangalore, he is an industry veteran and the Founder of LetsPlayToLearn. He is widely recognised for making learning joyful through games, creativity, and real-life storytelling.
His approach aligns closely with our belief that education should nurture both the mind and the heart. We are honoured to have him guide our students through engaging, meaningful learning experiences.
Program Mentors
Program Mentors
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 below!
Mentor - AI & Technology
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.
Mentor - Life Skills
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.
Mentor - Financial Literacy
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 - Entrepreneurship
Mentor - Entrepreneurship
Nitesh is the Founder and CEO of Purple Brick Digital, bringing deep expertise in digital marketing, product strategy, and education. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, he has worked across organisations like Markon Consulting, Edumonks, and Blue Lotus Advisory, helping build impactful products and learning communities in the EdTech space.
He is also a guest faculty at leading institutes such as IIT Roorkee, IIM Vishakhapatnam, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, IMT Ghaziabad, and others — reflecting his strength in simplifying complex ideas and teaching them with clarity.
Nitesh co-founded Edumonks, an initiative focused on enabling education through technology, and today advises organisations on growth, storytelling, and innovation. His insights into learning design, engagement, and scalable impact make him a valuable advisor to Fuggae as we build meaningful learning experiences for children.
Mentor - Entrepreneurship
Mentor - Entrepreneurship
Manish is the Co-Founder and CEO of NanoHealth, an award-winning health-tech organisation transforming how chronic conditions are managed in India. A graduate of IIT Bombay and an MBA from ISB, he brings a rare blend of engineering depth, leadership experience, and purpose-driven innovation to his work.
Under his leadership, NanoHealth won the Hult Prize in 2014 and has since delivered proactive, tech-enabled healthcare to over 70,000 people across communities, corporates, and government partnerships. Manish’s expertise in system design, large-scale operations, and behaviour-led interventions adds invaluable insight to Fuggae’s mission of building meaningful, real-world learning for children.
Program Advisor
Program Advisor
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.
Varadu is an EdTech leader and serves as Program Advisor at Fuggae. He currently works as the Chief Product Officer at Buddy4Study and is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and UCL (EdTech). His past roles include leading global product advocacy for Microsoft Edge in the education segment, heading EdTech transformation at NTTF, and driving entry-level talent development at Cognizant Academy.
He is an EdTech Fellow under Prof. Marmar Mukhopadhyay and has taught as guest faculty for Anna University’s online MSc program. He also runs The EdTech Club, a 1000+ member community for education entrepreneurs and practitioners. Originally from Pondicherry, he brings a blend of industry insight and academic depth to guide Fuggae’s program direction.
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