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A purpose-driven leader and influencer, the driving force behind a future where learning, collaboration, and innovation come together to unlock potential at every level.
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MEET DEEPU
VISION
INITATIVES & MOVEMENTS
Global Access Network
Beyond Borders
Beyond Gatekeepers
Beyond Syllabus
MAJOR MILESTONES
2008
Founded Digital Brand Group, known for its Badass Programmers brand, and later merged with FAYA USA.
2008
2011
India’s first company to gamify the workforce; globally recognized among the Top 28 gamification leaders.
2011
2013
India’s longest-running technology meetup community, inspiring Free Knowledge Sharing for more than a decade.
2013
2017
Launched India’s first SingularityU Chapter and the Global Impact Challenge.
2017
2020
Launched μLearn, a movement transforming education and empowering a future-ready generation.
2020
2021
Recognized as TiE Kerala Ecosystem Enabler of 2021 for shaping Kerala’s startup and technology ecosystem.
2021
2025
A people-driven revolution unlocking talent beyond geography, privilege, and access barriers.
2025
SEE THE IMPACT
THOUGHTS
Mastering Knowledge Like Elon Musk: Planting the Seeds of a Semantic Learning Tree
Elon Musk is known for shaking up industries, from electric cars to space travel. But have you ever wondered how he learns so much, so quickly? It’s not magic — it’s a method. In this blog, we’re going to look at the simple but powerful ways Musk learns. These strategies might just help you turn your own big ideas into reality. Get ready to find out how learning like Musk could change your world!
A few Tips to overcome 'Requirement Traps' in project management
Delivering projects on a committed timeline with expected quality is always a nightmare for any developer, team lead or a service delivery manager.Whenever we shoot for quality, we end up missing the deadline and whenever we try to stick with the deadlines, we end up compromising greatly on the quality. Most often, this doesn’t happen intentionally, but due to the various traps, we accidentally step into while doing project management.
How to Improve Programming Skills by Understanding Top 4 Qualities of a 10x Programmer!
A Badass Programmer (10x programmer) is considered as someone who can be ten times more productive than a normal programmer. Sounds unrealistic? Yes, some people think of programming as manual labor and programmers as assembly line workers. According to them, there can be some programmers who are a bit better than others, but there can’t be a single programmer who could do 10 times better than others. They also lean on analogies like “You Can’t Make a Baby With Nine Women In One Month” and similarly development time can’t vary based on resource quality.
Aspiring Programmers – Here is your First Step to Being Industry Ready — Start with GitHub
The Indian education system has been subject to a lot of criticism over the past decades, especially the discipline of engineering, and for good reason. The IT boom of the 90s in India, established Computer Science as the sure-shot course to a well-paying job, in the minds of Indian parents. Maybe up until a few years ago, this was the case. But not anymore, as is painfully evident from the number of computer students who report unemployment and unsatisfactory employment.
9 Baby Steps to start with Machine Learning
The last decade believed that Machine Learning was a speciality exclusively for the high-end technology nerds. The pioneers of technology like Google, Facebook, Amazon etc. has helped Machine Learning attain a reinforced makeover by creating a niche for it in the technology landscape. This has created a huge hype in the popularity of Machine Learning in the last few years. In fact it has become the cynosure of most of the technology enthusiasts.
Unlocking the Power of GPTs: Creating a Custom GPT using GPTBuilder: A Step-by-Step Guide
Welcome to the exciting world of Custom GPTs. Are you ready to unleash the full potential of GPTs? Look no further! This blog is to help you understand how simple it is to get to the exciting world of ChatGPT customization.
SPEAKING & MEDIA
TED x KCMT : Break the Echo Chambers
A talk on how to embrace New-age learning methodologies, and stay relevant in a world where skills get obsolete rapidly.
Humans Need not apply | KLF 2024
A discussion regarding IT companies leaving office spaces in IT Parks, moving to work from home during the COVID-19.
Disrupt Kerala 2017 marking the 50th edition of FAYA:80
A technological extravaganza, 50th edition of FAYA:80 focusing on the futuristic trends leading technology disruption.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
During my tenure as CEO of Kerala Startup Mission, Deepu’s technical expertise and strong stakeholder network were instrumental in positioning Kerala as a Top Performer in India’s Startup Ranking. Later, as Vice Chancellor of Kerala Digital University, his continued support proved invaluable.
Dr. Saji Gopinath
Former Vice Chancellor, Digital University of Kerala
Deepu combines intellectual curiosity, authenticity, and practical impact translating research into real-world innovation and inspiring trust across stakeholders qualities that make him an exceptional leader, collaborator, and a natural fit.
Dr. Deepak Gupta
Professor, PhD (U.C Berkeley)
Deepu’s unmatched ability to convene government, industry, and youth has positioned him as a transformative force in Kerala’s startup and skilling landscape, and he has accelerated Kerala’s rise as a top startup ecosystem.
Dr. K M Abraham
Former Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
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