Hari Rastogi — CEO
I didn’t study at IIT. I went to a Hindi-medium schools in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. For years, people told me that without the right English, network, or college name — I’d never make it big. That became my motivation. 🔶 Today, I’m the Co-founder & CEO of RiseUpp.com — India’s #1 Most Trusted Platform for Online Degrees, Certificates & Career Growth. 🔶 My Journey: I built my career through self-learning — completing 25+ online certifications and 2 online MBA degrees while working full-time. Those courses changed my life. They gave me the flexibility to upskill without quitting my job, and helped me move into senior leadership roles at 3i Infotech, AntWorks, and Liferay. 🔶 The Turning Point: After 15 years in corporate life, I saw a pattern — education in India had become confusing and commercial. Learners were lost in a maze of ads, fake courses, overpriced programs, and false promises. That’s when I decided to build something different. 🔶 RiseUpp.com: A platform built on trust and transparency — where anyone can discover, compare, and enroll in the right online course for their career. 🟧 12,000+ Curated Online Degrees & Certificates 🟧 Courses from 500+ Universities & Companies 🟧 1,000+ Career Mentors — IIM Alumni & Industry Experts 🟧 100% Placement Support with 1,000+ Hiring Partners & 2,000+ Jobs 🟧 Exclusive Scholarships for Deserving Learners 🔶 My Mission: Empower millions of learners to make informed decisions about their education and career — with unbiased guidance, real reviews, and mentorship. 🔶 My Belief: Education is the foundation of a better future. I’m living proof that where you start doesn’t define how far you can go. 🔶 Philosophy: Education changed my life. It can change yours too. Let’s rise up and achieve success together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the EdTech industry with a focus on online learning and career development.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 18 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Edtech Innovation
- Business Development
- Consulting
- Strategic Alliances
- Networking
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Strategy
- Knowledge Of Teaching And Learning
- Career Counseling And Guidance
Career Highlights
- Co-founded India's leading online education platform.
- Mentored over 500 professionals in career growth.
- Recognized as Best EdTech Company of the Year 2023.
Work Experience
RiseUpp
CEO (2 yrs 10 mos)
Chief Consultant - Online MBA Courses from IIMs (2 yrs 10 mos)
Liferay
Head - Sales and Alliances - India & SAARC (2 yrs 1 mo)
AntWorks
Head - Sales and Alliances - India & Sri Lanka (1 yr 8 mos)
3i Infotech Ltd.
Head - Channel Sales and Alliances - India & Middle East (2 yrs 9 mos)
CXO CLUB
Founder & President (6 yrs 11 mos)
ESDS Software Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Head - Channel Sales and Alliances - South India (1 yr 7 mos)
IIM Indore
Guest Faculty/Speaker (14 yrs 2 mos)
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Mentor at Entrepreneurship Cell (2 yrs 11 mos)
ILAM India
Visiting Senior Lecturer for MBA final year students (1 yr 1 mo)
Laptopwale.Com
Co-Founder & COO (4 yrs)
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Mentor at Entrepreneurship Cell (3 yrs)
NIT Trichy
Mentor at Ventura- 2011, An International Business Plan Competition (2 mos)
ICICI Securities
Senior Manager - Channel & Alliances (7 mos)
Independent Speaker & Faculty
Speaker & Faculty – IIMs, IITs, and Top Colleges (17 yrs 9 mos)
Excelan Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Co-Founder & CEO (2 yrs 10 mos)
Education
Executive MBA at Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
Certified Higher Education Analyst (CHEA) at RiseUpp
Certificate at The WORLD BANK
Startup Accelerator Program at Founder Institute
Google Startup School at Google
Certificate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate at McMaster University
Certificate at Penn State University
Certificate at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Executive MBA at Kuvempu University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
Brand Strategy at Simplilearn Alumni
