India, UK, SGP & GCC

Dr Ritesh
Prasad

Chief Education Strategist & Growth Advisor

Advising School Groups, Higher Education Institutions, EdTech Companies & Education-Focused Investors on Strategy, Growth, Transformation & New Opportunities.

Built From Experience — Dr Ritesh Prasad
Built From Experience

An Operator’s Perspective.
A Strategist’s Approach.

Advisory grounded in real-world education business experience.

My advisory approach is shaped by more than a decade of working directly inside the education ecosystem — building businesses, leading teams, developing partnerships, driving admissions and revenue, and working with institutional leadership.

This operating experience allows me to look beyond strategy decks and focus on what can actually be implemented, scaled and sustained.

$5B USD
Combined Assets Consulted
7+ States
State MoE Consulted
15+ Yrs
Years in Education
100+
Turnkey Implemented
1K+
Partnerships
3K+
Leaders Trained
5K+
Teachers Trained
10K+
Combined Team Managed
200K+
Combined Admissions
500K+
Learners Impacted
edOpen Group

Our Brands

A portfolio of education ventures built across institutions, technology, marketplaces, media and talent.

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The Bigger Picture — Dr Ritesh Prasad
The Bigger Picture

Where Education Meets Strategy, Growth & Capital

Advisory for organisations shaping the next generation of education.

Education is no longer confined to classrooms and campuses. It is an ecosystem spanning institutions, technology, capital, real estate, talent, innovation and new business models.

My work sits at this intersection.

I work with leadership teams, founders, promoters and investors to identify opportunities, develop strategies, unlock growth and build scalable education businesses.

Who I Work With — Dr Ritesh Prasad
Who I Work With

Across the Education Ecosystem

Strategic advisory from Day 1 to 365 for organisations at different stages of their business journey.

01 Premium Schools & Groups
02 Higher Education Groups
03 EdTech & SkillTech Companies
04 VC, PE & Investor Firms
05 Founders & Promoters
What I Do — Dr Ritesh Prasad
What I Do

Turning Complex Education Challenges Into Strategic Opportunities

From strategy and growth to new ventures and strategic transactions.

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Strategy & Transformation

Business strategy, institutional transformation, operating models, portfolio strategy and long-term growth planning.

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Growth & Expansion

Market entry, geographic expansion, admissions, revenue growth, partnerships, distribution and GTM strategy.

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Education Business Advisory

Strategic counsel for school groups, higher education institutions, EdTech companies and education entrepreneurs.

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Investment & Market Advisory

Education-sector research, opportunity identification, market intelligence, commercial assessment and investment perspectives.

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New Ventures & Business Building

Concept development, business models, launch strategy, partnerships and scalable operating frameworks.

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Strategic Opportunities

M&A, acquisitions, JVs, education assets, strategic partnerships and expansion opportunities.

The Education Intelligence Archive
Institutional Intelligence

The Education Intelligence Archive

High-level insights into financial architecture, operational systems, and digital leadership for the modern educational landscape.

Institutional Growth & Expansion
Growth & Expansion

Institutional Growth & Expansion

Comprehensive strategies for scaling institutional footprint while maintaining operational stability and fiscal health.

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The Business of Education
Business & Revenue

The Business of Education: Profitability Framework

Analyzing financial architecture to balance academic excellence with sustainable profit margins.

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NEP 2020 Implementation Playbook
Policies & Governance

NEP 2020 Implementation Playbook for Schools

A strategic guide to navigating the new pedagogical structures and compliance requirements.

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Scaling Educational Institutions
Growth & Expansion

Scaling Educational Institutions Strategy

Expansion models for schools looking to scale without losing their core institutional DNA.

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Organization Architecture Blueprint
Growth & Expansion

Organization Architecture Blueprint

Defining leadership roles and workflow structures for institutional stability and performance.

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K–12 Salary Increment Calculator
K–12 Ecosystems

K–12 Salary Increment & Promotion Calculator

Advanced fiscal tools for human capital financial governance and talent retention.

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Digital Transformation for Schools
Digital Learning

Digital Transformation for Schools

Integrating ERP and automation into the campus ecosystem for operational excellence.

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AI Transformation Roadmap for Schools
AI Transformation

AI Transformation Roadmap for Schools

A step-by-step guide to AI governance, ethics, and institutional deployment.

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Institutional Auditing Mastery Guide
Quality Assurance

Institutional Auditing Mastery Guide

Ensuring academic quality and governance through rigorous diagnostic audits.

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Designing K-12 Ventures
K–12 Ecosystems

Designing K-12 Ventures From Scratch

Comprehensive framework for conceptualizing and launching new school models.

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Entrance Exam 100-Point Architecture
Competitive Prep

Entrance Exam: 100-Point Architecture

Structural systems for delivering high-performance results in competitive exams.

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Top Competitive Entrance Exams in India
Competitive Prep

Top Competitive Entrance Exams in India

A comprehensive analysis of the high-stakes Indian entrance exam landscape.

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