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Toprankers shine in ‘The Indian EdTech Story’ on Disney+ Hotstar
Mumbai: Toprankers, India’s leading digital learning platform has been prominently featured in the documentary series, ‘The Indian EdTech Story,’ produced by Edstead. This exciting series, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, shines a spotlight on Toprankers’ remarkable journey and its profound impact on the educational landscape across India.
The documentary showcases Toprankers’ unwavering commitment to making education more affordable and accessible to millions of students nationwide. Through innovative approaches and dedicated efforts, Toprankers has significantly enhanced the learning experiences of countless individuals in the field of unconventional careers empowering them to achieve their academic goals.
The episode titled, “Toprankers: Raising the Bar” captures the innovation, and determination of the co-founders to solve the problem of every household which is around discovering the right career opportunity and following one’s passion which can also be beyond engineering and medicine.
Commenting on the release, Edstead, founder Shekhar Bhattacharjee 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 tech sector but also underscores its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact. Toprankers’ journey featured prominently in the documentary, serves as a testament to the organisation’s dedication to providing quality education and leaving a lasting impact on the educational landscape in India. “
“At Toprankers, our goal has always been to help students discover new-age careers, assist them with well-analyzed resources, and skills and develop them comprehensively. Career choices like Law, Management, Design, Judiciary and more, have a low market acceptance, to overcome this mindset and help the students here, we started with Toprankers. We have impacted the lives of over 1 L students and will continue to do so. This recognition underscores the dedication of our team and the triumph of our students nationwide.” said Toprankers CEO & co-founder Gaurav Goel.
‘The Indian EdTech Story’ delves into the highs and lows of the edtech journey, highlighting the pivotal role played by organisations like Toprankers in driving meaningful transformations within the sector. By showcasing success stories and illustrating the broader impact of edtech initiatives, the series underscores the importance of leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes and foster accessible education for all.
The series is now live on Disney+ Hotstar and across Edstead’s digital channels.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
