Draft:Prateek Maheshwari

Prateek Maheshwari is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the education technology company PhysicsWallah. In October 2023 he was elected as the co-chairman of the India Edtech Consortium (IEC) which functions under the aegis of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

Education and Career
Maheshwari completed his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi (IIT BHU) in 2011. Following his studies, he ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding startups such as Edu4all, PenPencil, and Night Panda.

In 2019, Maheshwari co-founded PhysicsWallah alongside Alakh Pandey. The company offers online courses for various competitive examinations in India, with a focus on affordability and accessibility.

Awards and Recognition
In 2022, Maheshwari was recognized on the Hurun List of Richest Indians, ranking 399th with a net worth of ₹4,000 crore (US$500 million).