About Kruu

What We Care About
The Most

Kruu is an experiential learning platform that connects middle and high school students with universities, researchers and industry practitioners worldwide — through guided, project-led learning that goes far beyond the classroom.

Founded 202212 Countries450+ School Partners
Our Mission

Learning Structured Around
Inquiry — Not Outcomes Alone

Kruu bridges the gap between school and higher education by giving students early exposure to academic inquiry and real-world problem-solving. Students engage with real questions, develop critical thinking skills and experience how ideas evolve beyond classrooms.

Equity in access is foundational to our work. By partnering with diverse schools and communities, Kruu ensures meaningful learning opportunities reach students regardless of background — helping schools prepare learners for the intellectual demands of the future.

Students in a learning environment
2022Founded
450+School Partners
12+Countries
100+World-Class Experts
What We Stand For

Three Pillars of
Every Kruu Project

Access to the Best Education

Kruu gives students early access to how knowledge is created and applied in leading universities and professional settings. Through guided projects and interaction with professors and practitioners, students engage with ideas at a depth typically encountered much later in their academic journey.

Equity in Education

Access should not depend on geography, background or school type. Kruu works closely with schools across regions to ensure students from diverse contexts can participate meaningfully in rigorous learning experiences — designing programs that prioritise inclusion and sustained engagement.

Preparing Students for the 21st Century

The future demands more than content mastery. Kruu helps students develop critical thinking, problem framing and the ability to work through complexity — skills that extend across disciplines and careers, building a foundation for higher education and life beyond exams.

Recognition

Recognised for
Excellence in Education

2026Silver Award

Financial Express Education Summit & Awards

Excellence in Online Learning Experience Platforms

Kruu received the Silver Award for Excellence in Online Learning Experience Platforms at the Financial Express (India) Education Summit & Awards 2026 in New Delhi, recognising its innovative approach to experiential, project-based learning.

2025PIEoneer Award

The PIEoneer Awards

Progressive Education Delivery

We are thrilled to announce that Kruu has been honoured with The PIEoneer Award for Progressive Education Delivery — one of the most prestigious recognitions in the international education sector, celebrating outstanding innovation and excellence across the globe. An independent panel selected 148 finalists across 22 categories from hundreds of global entries.

2025ET Education Excellence Award

Economic Times Education

Excellence in EdTech Innovation for K12 Education

Kruu has been honoured with the prestigious ET Education Excellence Award for 'Excellence in EdTech Innovation for K12 Education'. This recognition celebrates our commitment to bridge the knowledge gap for middle and high-school students across India and beyond.

Our Founder

The Vision Behind
Kruu

Prof. Anil Srinivasan

Prof. Anil Srinivasan

Founder, Kruu

Kalaimamani Awardee · Aspen Global Leader

'Kalaimamani' Anil Srinivasan is one of India's most renowned musicians. With an M.Phil from Columbia University and a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, Anil has been spearheading a revolution in Creative Intelligence through Rhapsody, founded by him in 2013. Rhapsody currently reaches over 477 schools in South India as the first in-curriculum Art Integration and Creative Intelligence program.

Rhapsody was ranked #1 worldwide in 'Innovation in Learning' by ReImagine Education — an initiative of Wharton Learning Labs in 2021. Kruu, his brainchild, was founded in 2022 to further his mission of transforming education through creativity and experiential learning.

As a philanthropist and changemaker, he is an Aspen Global Leader and actively involved in various community initiatives and social work. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at Krea University, specialising in design thinking and interdisciplinary arts.

Leadership

Our Board of
Advisors

A community of global thought leaders and industry changemakers who believe the future lies in empowering the next generation to be creative thinkers.

Sarah Friar

Sarah Friar

CFO, OpenAI

Formerly SVP of Finance & Strategy at Salesforce and an executive at Goldman Sachs. Holds an M.Eng from the University of Oxford and an MBA from Stanford GSB. A leading voice in technology and finance.

Ashwin Damera

Ashwin Damera

CEO, Eruditus & Emeritus

Co-Founder and CEO of Eruditus Executive Education, a global unicorn in executive education. Harvard MBA graduate and Chartered Accountant. Previously founded Travelguru, acquired by Travelocity.

Nyrika Holkar

Nyrika Holkar

Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce

Fourth-generation Godrej family leader overseeing Digital Strategy, Brand, Legal and M&A. Lawyer and qualified solicitor. Featured in Fortune India's Most Powerful Women 2024.

Sidd Jayanty

Sidd Jayanty

COO, US Tech Solutions

Former Director at SoftBank Investment Advisers. PhD from The Wharton School. Deep expertise in operations, revenue management, and venture capital — and an active angel investor in EdTech.

Dr. Vish Krishnan

Dr. Vish Krishnan

Professor & Chair, UC San Diego

Holds the Jacobs Chair in Engineering and Management at Rady School. Faculty affiliate at Harvard Business School. Named Most Valuable Professor four times. Doctoral degree from MIT.

S.V. Krishnamurthy

S.V. Krishnamurthy

Serial Entrepreneur & Advisor

Founder & MD of Prospient Solutions, key leader at Keiretsu Forum Chennai, and active contributor to TiE Chennai. Decades of experience nurturing startups and fostering innovation across India.

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