Hero Group's Hero Vired appoints Prakhar Kasar as its CEO

Hero Group's online learning platform Hero Vired has announced the appointment of Prakhar Kasar as its new Chief Executive Officer.

With this appointment, Hero Vired aims to fortify its position in the burgeoning online education sector. 

Hero Vired is India’s premium learntech startup that offers career-relevant programs in collaboration with leading universities worldwide.

Kasar's background and vision

Kasar brings over 16 years of robust experience in driving business growth across sales, marketing, and revenue streams, with notable success at Pepsico and MakeMyTrip.

Commenting on this development, Akshay Munjal, Founder of Hero Vired, said, “In today’s rapidly evolving job market, innovative and effective upskilling solutions are the need of the hour. Prakhar’s vision aligns perfectly with our mission to bridge the gap between traditional degrees and real-world employability. His proven ability to scale businesses and build high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to take Hero Vired to new heights.”

Focused on enhancing B2C offerings

Kasar has outlined a comprehensive two-pronged strategy to drive Hero Vired's growth. He emphasized, “In the immediate future, we’ll focus on enhancing B2C offerings, particularly our live learning experiences that cater to a premium audience. This builds on Hero Vired’s existing strengths while setting the stage for broader expansion. Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities in the B2B and B2I markets, as well as potential to reach new consumer segments.”

“At its heart, Hero Vired is about democratizing education. We remain committed to providing quality learning opportunities that are accessible and relevant to the Indian context. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and facing a challenging job market, our role in upskilling and reskilling professionals is more crucial now than ever," Kasar added.

Prakhar Kasar plans to leverage Hero Vired’s strengths in pedagogy and teaching methodologies, combined with the latest technological advancements, to drive the company's growth.