Gaurav Munjal Reportedly Stepping Down as Unacademy CEO, Inc42 Reports
Inc42 reports Unacademy cofounder Gaurav Munjal stepping down as CEO two months after upGrad acquisition.
TL;DR
- Inc42 reports Gaurav Munjal stepping down as Unacademy CEO after a decade.
- Inc42 reports the move comes two months after upGrad acquired Unacademy.
- Inc42 cites people familiar with the developments but names no successor.
Inc42 reports that Unacademy cofounder Gaurav Munjal is stepping down as CEO after a decade-long stint at the edtech firm.
The outlet notes this comes barely two months after rival upGrad acquired Unacademy.
A separate Inc42 piece titled “GoKwik’s ESOP Twist, New CEO At Unacademy & More” also flags a new CEO at Unacademy, citing people familiar with the developments.
Inc42 links the timing to the recent acquisition and leadership shift without naming a successor.
The Tea
Acquisitions often shake up founding teams fast, and Inc42’s reporting suggests Unacademy’s story is no exception. The decade-long run ending so soon after the upGrad deal will likely fuel more founder exit talk across edtech.
Sources
- Inc42: GoKwik’s ESOP Twist, New CEO At Unacademy & More
- Inc42: After A Decade-Long Stint, Gaurav Munjal To Step Down As Unacademy CEO
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