1. Where the Idea Took Flight 

Education in India has always been powerful — but often, it’s hard to access, expensive, and confusing to navigate. 

That’s when two brilliant minds, IIT and IIM alumni Pusparaj Mohapatra and Hari Rastogi, decided to change the way India learns. 

They founded RiseUpp, India’s No. 1 AI-powered marketplace for online degrees and certificates, with one mission — 

 To make learning easy, affordable, and career-focused for everyone. 

2. What Makes RiseUpp Stand Out 

RiseUpp isn’t just another education platform — it’s a complete ecosystem for learners. 

Here’s what sets it apart: 

• 🎯 AI-Powered Smart Search – Matches learners with the best programs for their career goals. 

• 🏫 800+ University & EdTech Partnerships – Including IIMs, IITs, Amity, Manipal, and Coursera. 

• 💼 360° Career Support – From counseling to placements and job referrals. 

• 💰 Zero-Risk Enrollment – Full refund if admission isn’t successful. 

• 🎓 10,000+ Free Courses – Breaking financial barriers to education. 

t’s not just a platform — it’s a gateway to growth

3. The Challenges Behind the Success

When RiseUpp started, the team faced tough questions: 

• Would students trust an AI-based education platform? 

• Could online degrees ever compete with traditional ones? 

• How to ensure quality and transparency with so many institutions involved? 

But by keeping students at the center and building trust through verified reviews, expert counseling, and transparent systems, they turned those challenges into stepping stone

4. How RiseUpp Survived and Thrived in a Crowded Market 

In a space full of EdTech giants, RiseUpp found its strength in clarity and credibility. 

Here’s how they stand tall: 

• 🔍 Simplifying choices – One platform to compare, choose, and enroll. 

• 🤝 Building trust – Real learner reviews, verified partnerships, and genuine results. 

• 🌐 Creating community – A learning network of 1,00,000+ learners, mentors, and recruiters. 

• 🧭 Career-first mindset – Every course linked to real job opportunities

They didn’t just survive — they reshaped how learners make decisions. 

5. The Impact of RiseUpp 

• 1,00,000+ learners empowered. 

• 10,000+ free courses accessed by youth from Tier 2 & 3 cities. 

• 800+ institutions connected under one roof. 

• Countless careers uplifted with right guidance and financial support. 

RiseUpp is not just a platform; it’s a movement for equal learning opportunities. 

6. The Vision Ahead 

The dream doesn’t stop here. 
RiseUpp aims to become India’s most trusted global education hub, where every learner — no matter their background — can find the right course, the right price, and the right career path. 

 
RiseUpp is rewriting the story of education in India — from confusion to clarity, from competition to community, and from dreams to direction. 
Because with RiseUpp, every learner truly rises up.