Divya Gokulnath

About

Indian entrepreneur, educator, and business executive known for being the co-founder of one of the world's largest online learning platforms BYJU'S. She is also known for her Instagram account @divyagokulnath where she shares insights into her work in education and entrepreneurship, behind-the-scenes moments from her role at BYJU'S, as well as personal glimpses of her life with over 500,000 followers.

Before fame

She was encouraged to focus on academics and communication skills from an early age. She attended Frank Anthony Public School before earning a B.Tech in Biotechnology from R.V. College of Engineering in 2007 She began preparing for the GRE with plans to pursue higher studies abroad. She attended coaching sessions led by Byju Raveendran whose teaching style left a strong impression on her. She began teaching students herself when she was 21 years old in 2008 while waiting for her exam results. She discovered her passion for teaching and became a teacher. She co-founded BYJU'S in 2011 alongside Byju Raveendran.

Trivia

She was recognized as one of Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen in 2020. She earned a place on Fortune India's 40 Under 40 in 2020. She was featured among Business Today's Most Powerful Women. She was named a LinkedIn Top Voice India in 2019.

Family life

She grew up in an academically driven household. Her father worked as a nephrologist, and her mother worked as a programming executive. She is an only child. She married Byju Raveendran after initially meeting him as a student in his test-prep classes. They have two children together.

Associated with

She and Lionel Messi were both involved in the BYJU'S Education for All initiative in 2022 with him serving as its global ambassador.