The Future of Learning is Here

The People Behind LearnPlay

Meet the passionate educators, innovators, and game developers reimagining learning. We're pioneering self-directed education where students take charge of their learning journey — building a future where education is as engaging as your favorite game.

Our Gift to This Generation

Games are the future of learning — and this is our gift to every child.

At LearnPlay, we believe every child deserves to learn through joy, curiosity, and play. We're building a platform where learning feels like discovery, where education is an adventure, and where students follow their natural curiosity.

This isn't just another app — it's a movement towards self-directed learning, where students develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through the games they love.

For Every Child, Everywhere
10x
Higher Engagement
75%
Better Retention
100%
Joy-Driven Learning
∞
Limitless Curiosity

The Visionary Leader

The founder who envisioned a new paradigm for educational technology and turned it into reality.

Gunda Upendar Rao

Gunda Upendar Rao

Founder, CEO & CTO

Serial EdTech Entrepreneur

Founder and driving force behind multiple successful EdTech ventures including Edgamers, CuriousAtoms, Kaipanaspace, STEMspire, NextDNA EduTech, DawaISafe, and Yocto Care Technologies. Currently leading LearnPlay — an innovative platform transforming education through interactive gaming experiences.

With extensive experience in building educational technology companies from the ground up, combining technical vision with entrepreneurial execution to create impactful learning solutions that reach students worldwide.

"Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is." — Isaac Asimov
gundaupendar@gmail.com
Founder of 7+ Startups
Edgamers, CuriousAtoms, STEMspire
Portfolio

Our Co-Founders

A multidisciplinary founding team blending game development, design, technology, people, and growth to make every learning experience worth playing.

Devarakonda Surender

Co-Founder & Game Developer

Turns bold learning ideas into playful, polished game experiences that keep curiosity moving.

Devarakonda Chinna

Co-Founder, Game Designer & Digital Media Marketer

Shapes memorable gameplay and creative campaigns that help every LearnPlay story find its audience.

Jashwant Marthi

Co-Founder & Game Developer

Builds engaging game mechanics that transform complex lessons into rewarding moments of discovery.

Gurijala Jay Varshith

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

Guides sustainable growth with thoughtful financial strategy, turning ambitious plans into lasting impact.

Gurijala Varun

Co-Founder, Systems Engineer & Tech Team Lead

Leads the technical team and engineers dependable systems that help LearnPlay scale with confidence.

Gunda Sandeep

Co-Founder, HR & Marketing

Builds a people-first culture while creating meaningful connections between LearnPlay and its community.

Gunda Jagadish

Co-Founder & Game Developer

Crafts responsive, imaginative games where strong code and joyful learning work side by side.

Garidepalli Venkatesh

Co-Founder, Product & Growth

Drives product strategy and growth, ensuring LearnPlay reaches every young learner with experiences that inspire and stick.

Our Champions

The mentors who believed in our vision and helped build the future of learning.

Raghu

Angel Investor

Senior mentor who has supported from the beginning, providing both encouragement and financial backing for LearnPlay, offering crucial guidance for strategic growth and platform development.

Khadir Mahammad

Angel Investor

Senior mentor who supported CuriousAtoms and became an angel investor for LearnPlay, bringing invaluable guidance in product-market fit and user experience.

Our Revolutionary Principles

The values that drive our mission to transform education through play.

Self-Directed Learning

Empowering students to take control of their journey, fostering independence and lifelong curiosity through personalized paths.

Play-Based Mastery

Making complex concepts intuitive through engaging gameplay that encourages persistence and deep understanding.

Universal Access

Creating experiences accessible to all learners, regardless of background, ability, or location.

Joyful Education

Proving that learning can and should be fun, engaging, and filled with wonder. Every child deserves to love learning.