Akshay Punjabi

About Akshay Punjabi

Hello! I\'m Akshay Punjabi, an educational entrepreneur, author, and a full-time father. My professional journey is a rich tapestry of experiences, from being the first employee at Footprints Childcare to leading Pragyanam School, navigating the startup world with Wowlet, and becoming an investor in Footprints franchises. Early Beginnings at FootprintsI started as the first employee at Footprints Education and played a pivotal role in shaping its early success. In 2015, I took my commitment a step further by becoming an investor and currently run three Footprints franchises, extending the brand\'s philosophy and quality of education. Journey to PragyanamAt Pragyanam, we\'re extending the philosophy of holistic education to K-12 levels. We\'re proud to be recognized as the \"Best Emerging School in India\" and to be run by IIT-IIM alumni. The Wowlet ChapterI founded Wowlet, a startup aimed at providing 5-star toilets on highways. Although it didn\'t succeed, the experience inspired my book,\"Wife\'s Money Flushed in a Toilet Startup,\" capturing the invaluable lessons learned from failure. Educational PhilosophyOur unique Life Skills Curriculum at Pragyanam integrates seamlessly with the CBSE framework, and we\'re the only school offering live CCTV monitoring up to grade 5.‍‍ Full-Time Father & MoreBeing a full-time father is my most cherished role. I\'m deeply involved in travel parenting, exploring the world with my family and imparting life lessons. Passions & HobbiesYou\'ll find me immersed in my love for vocals and violin when I\'m not in the boardroom or the classroom. I\'m also an avid tennis player and maintain a rigorous fitness routine to keep up with my professional and personal commitments. Let\'s Connect!I\'m always open to collaborating on impactful projects and sharing insights on education, entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of life. Feel free to reach out!

Experience

1. Course Supervisor

   Landmark

   May 2007 — Present

   Landmark Course Supervisor ensures high quality of Landmark Programs such people who participate in our programs are empowered and enabled to deal with the matters are important to them which leaves them with more power, freedom and Self - Expression.

Education

• Landmark

  Introduction Leader, Leadership

  2006

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Bachelor Of Business Administration, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Market Research
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Executive Coaching
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Entrepreneurship
• Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Sales
• Business Development
• Coaching
• Management Consulting
• Negotiation
• Marketing
• Employee Engagement
• Training
• Program Management
• Leadership Development
• Consulting
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Team Management
• Business Planning