Namya Mahajan
The Idea
Home-based early childhood development in India
Organization
Rocket Learning
40M 2nd graders in India cannot recognize a single letter or number—in part because kids aren’t ready for school to begin with. Meanwhile, 50M preschool kids go to government daycare centers where they are fed, but not taught.
About Namya
Namya discovered her passion for social entrepreneurship when she co-founded Rocket Learning. Prior to the launch of Rocket Learning, her career included a mix of research and management consulting experience. During her time at Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Foundation, she deepened her understanding of the informal economy/women’s movements in India. Namya has an MBA and BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University
