Rakesh Valsan 🇮🇳

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in the education sector.
Led initiatives to develop STEM programs for schools.
Strong background in sales and marketing strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in educational program development with a strong focus on STEM initiatives.

Contact

rakeshvalsan@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Other Skills

zonal salesbranch managementsales strategyteam buildingcrisis managementCRMEmployee EngagementNegotiationMarketing StrategyMISTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementBrand ManagementAccount ManagementDigital Marketing

About

Rakesh has over 10 years of experience in the education sector, having worked across a wide range of roles. His work includes leading admissions and marketing efforts to drive curriculum sales, develop academic programmes, conduct teacher training workshops, and introduce CRM platforms in educational institutions. His journey has been hands-on, shaped by real-world experience, and filled with both achievements and learning from challenges. He is keen to connect with like-minded professionals who are working to improve education. He can be reached at 8123229560 or rakeshvalsan@gmail.com. Thank you for taking the time to review his profile.

Experience

Thinktac

2 roles

National Sales Head

Promoted

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Joined the management team

AVP - Outreach

Jun 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

ThinkTac is a social enterprise delivering inclusive, NEP/NCF-aligned experiential STEM programmes for government and affordable schools across India. Our offerings are integrated with NCERT, CBSE, 10 SCERTs, and major publishers like OUP. We enable teachers and students to engage with STEM through hands-on exploration and real-world application, using affordable and accessible methods that work across Tier 2–3 and rural contexts. ThinkTac originated from the Innovation and Science Promotion Foundation (ISPF) and now supports 25,000 teachers and 100,000 students annually through both in-classroom and blended digital models.

Startup karnataka

Jury Member - Elevate - Idea2PoC - EdTech

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

A Government of Karnataka initiative intended to bolster the voyage of Startups with a cushion of funding.

Innovation and science promotion foundation

Associate Vice President - Outreach

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Innovation and Science Promotion Foundation (ISPF) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to nurturing scientific thinking and innovation among children. Through hands-on activities, competitions, and curated learning experiences, ISPF aims to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and build a strong foundation in science and technology. The foundation works closely with educators, schools, and institutions to make science engaging, accessible, and meaningful for students across India.