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Who We Are

Empowering India, One Purpose at a Time

IkigaiE is India's premier personal development institute dedicated to helping individuals discover their life purpose and build the skills to pursue it.

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Our Mission

To make purpose-driven education accessible to every Indian, regardless of background or circumstance.

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Our Vision

A world where every person wakes up excited for their day — living with clarity, confidence, and contribution.

2019Founded in Mumbai
2020First 50 students graduate
2021Online platform launches
2022Corporate partnerships begin
2023200+ students, 10 new programs
2026500+ lives transformed
Our Story

Born from a Question

Founded in 2019, IkigaiE was born from a simple but powerful question: Why do so many talented Indians feel lost and unfulfilled in their careers?

Our founders — educators, psychologists, and career coaches — came together with a shared belief: that the education system was failing people by focusing on degrees instead of direction, information instead of wisdom.

Drawing from the Japanese concept of Ikigai and modern positive psychology, we built a framework that helps people find the intersection of their passions, strengths, and the world's needs.

Today, we've helped over 500 students and professionals across India transform their lives — and we're just getting started.

Our team
500+
Lives Transformed
200+
Sessions Conducted
50+
Corporate Partners
98%
Satisfaction Rate
7+
Years of Excellence
IkigaiE office

"Building India's most purposeful community."

The People Behind IkigaiE

Our Team

Dr. Ananya Krishnan

Dr. Ananya Krishnan

Founder & Chief Mentor

Psychologist and educator with 15+ years helping individuals unlock their potential.

Rohan Desai

Rohan Desai

Head of Programs

Former corporate trainer who left the boardroom to build purpose-driven learning experiences.

Meera Joshi

Meera Joshi

Lead Career Counsellor

Certified career coach specializing in career transitions and personal branding.

Siddharth Rao

Siddharth Rao

Head of Technology

Tech leader passionate about making quality education accessible through innovation.

Ready to begin your journey?

Explore our programs or speak with a mentor directly.