Smart Institute uses a platform model to scale education without the heavy burden of real
estate ownership, focusing instead on branding, management, marketing, technology, and
partnerships. Key features:

  • Multiple course offerings from various partners aimed at students and executives
  • Asset-Light Growth: Partnerships with colleges & education entrepreneurs
  • Multi-Brand Strategy: Catering to different markets, similar to top global players
  • Dynamic Pricing & Scholarships to maximise capacity

Key Elements

Smart Institute comprises of three divisions:

Thadomal Shahani Centre For Management (TSCFM)

A network of self-run and franchised institutes which partners with colleges across India.

Ask Talent Services

Provides corporate training and recruitment services using a tech enabled model that combines behavioural science and artificial intelligence.

Ask.Careers

App platform offering a range of online certificate and diploma courses

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Dr. Akhil Shahani

Managing Director

  • Serial education entrepreneur with leadership experience as Ex-Venture Partner at Kaizen Private Equity and Former Chairman of Global Discovery Schools.
  • Holds an MBA from the prestigious Kellogg Graduate School of Management, equipping him with world-class business acumen and a PhD in Employability from the University of Liverpool, demonstrating deep expertise in workforce readiness and higher education outcomes.

Dr. Maya Shahani

Chairperson

  • Serving as a trustee on the HSNC Board, with oversight of 27 renowned educational institutions in Mumbai.
  • Engaged in collaboration with Dr. Tony Nader (Leader of the Global Country for World Peace) and Janet Attwood to receive training in transcendental techniques for promoting world peace and to contribute to the establishment of a Vedic Village in India.