Sai Kishore
Sai Kishore, a first generation entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu started his career in 1984 by introducing computer education in schools, for the first time in India. He pioneered the concept of computer aided instruction (CAI) imparting curriculum courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography and other subjects. His major break came in 1999 when the Government of Tamil Nadu decided to take IT education to the rural expanse via government schools. He bagged the contract for implementing IT Education in all the districts of Tamil Nadu.
In another path-breaking effort, he introduced technology based learning in medical education, for the first time in India, in all the medical colleges of Tamil Nadu. In 2002, his company, Everonn, set-up the country’s first ‘virtual classrooms’ in thousands of schools and colleges across India. He entered the virtual space of education and training delivery through the VSAT platform. He created the first Online Live Transmission Studio at Chennai.
Sai Kishore
“The right measure of education is the balanced combination of two things, great teachers backed by world class content. Consistent delivery of this output using technology ensures access to everyone including to those residing in the remotest parts of the globe”
He was decorated and recognized by Mr. Abdul Kalam (former President of India) for bringing in technology-based innovation in education. His efforts saw the company go for its IPO (Initial Public Offer) in 2007. The issue, with an unprecedented over subscription of more than 145 times, proved the trust and faith of investors in his company.
Everonn became India’s second largest public education group, started with a capital of USD 200 in 1984, it had grown to a market capitalization of over 400 million USD in 2010. With a large base of more than 44,000 shareholders, the company enjoyed a very unique equity to shareholder ratio.
He was decorated and recognized by Mr. Abdul Kalam (former President of India) for bringing in technology-based innovation in education. His efforts saw the company go for its IPO (Initial Public Offer) in 2007. The issue, with an unprecedented over subscription of more than 145 times, proved the trust and faith of investors in his company.
Everonn became India’s second largest public education group, started with a capital of USD 200 in 1984, it had grown to a market capitalization of over 400 million USD in 2010. With a large base of more than 44,000 shareholders, the company enjoyed a very unique equity to shareholder ratio.