Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash Jonnalagadda

Known as the World’s Fastest Human Calculator, Neelakantha Bhanu is the Founder and CEO of Bhanzu, an Indian math learning platform aiming to revolutionize the learning experience of math globally.At just 17, Bhanu broke Shakuntala Devi's record, redefining the boundaries of mathematical brilliance. In 2020, Bhanu became the first Indian (and Asian) to win a gold medal at the Mental Calculation World Championship at the Mind Sports Olympics in London, earning praise from the President of India. Between 2014 and 2016, he set four World Records and 50 Limca Book Records. BBC News dubbed him the “Usain Bolt of Mathematics.” In 2022, he was featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 class of 2022 in the category of Consumer Technology.While pursuing his Bachelor's in Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Bhanu performed in 500+ stage shows and conducted over 1,000 classes across 23 countries, including the Commonwealth Nations.Through his journey, Bhanu discovered that 3 out of 4 students worldwide experience math anxiety—a stark contrast to his own experience with math. This contrast inspired him to take action and found Bhanzu. Now, as Bhanzu gains momentum, Bhanu’s mission is to empower 100 million students worldwide, inspiring confidence and making math both accessible and enjoyable for young minds. Bhanzu recently raised 16.5 Million dollars in the series B round.