Radhika Kotwal

About Radhika Kotwal

My journey began with a passion for engineering that blossomed into a globe-trotting career—as an Intel technologist, a sales leader driving $150M+ annual enterprise revenue, and as an educator mentoring thousands of students worldwide.Over 25+ years, my purpose has become crystal clear: to combine technology and human impact to shape meaningful futures.Today, I am the Founder and CEO of Courtyardly, a global EdTech innovator transforming student college and career readiness through personalized digital journey maps. Courtyardly empowers students, educators, and institutions with AI-enabled tools to track student growth, spotlight achievements, and foster ongoing collaboration. Students often struggle to share their full story when applying to colleges, meeting counselors, or seeking jobs—too often relying on resumes that don’t capture their true potential.Our platform gives students a visually appealing living record of growth, skills, and passions—not just credentials—helping them tell compelling stories to colleges, employers, and mentors. Designed for diverse education systems, Courtyardly is highly attractive across the US, India, and Dubai markets investing in the future of education, offering flexible and affordable tech that supports varied student backgrounds and evolving career pathways.I bring nearly three decades of technology leadership and enterprise sales excellence, paired with serial entrepreneurial background and a deep commitment to youth empowerment. My experience spans the U.S, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Latin America, where I have built strong business partnerships and led global teams.As CEO, I collaborate with educational leaders and EdTech partners to deploy innovative solutions that bridge classrooms and careers—creating transformative opportunities for every student to thrive.Key Highlights:• Proven Global Leadership: Driving engineering innovation, software development, and multi-market business growth at scale.• Youth Advocate & Mentor: Founder of Kalaa Kendra, mentoring students and producing large-scale creative projects.• Inspiring Speaker & Coach: Frequent keynote across EdTech, career development, and arts-tech integration, empowering educators and students worldwide.My dream: To enable every student worldwide with a digital footprint for future success.My Belief: Together, we can unlock the full potential of every student’s journey to shine brightly!#EdTech #STEM #STEAM #StudentJourneyMaps #DigitalPortfolios #VirtualClassrooms

Experience

1. Founder

   Courtyardly

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Founded Courtyardly with a vision to enhance student discoverability and career success globally. • Partnering with educational organizations to tailor tools for student advancement. • Leading the execution of growth strategies, resulting in a rapidly expanding community focused on student success. • Utilizing expertise in tech and creative industries to innovate AI-powered solutions that accelerate career opportunities for students and educators.

Education

• IBM

  Advanced certified software developer, Computer Software Engineering

• Michigan State University

  Master's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2001 — 2003