Shubham Purandare is the founder of Studium, a company he started in 2020 with a bold vision to simplify and transform quality assurance in Indian higher education. Choosing entrepreneurship over a corporate career, Shubham embarked on a journey that he describes as one of the most fulfilling decisions of his life.

From the beginning, Shubham has been driven by a deep passion for higher education and a strong belief in its role in nation-building. He dreams big and works tirelessly to help institutions across India raise their standards through structured, data-driven solutions. His ambition is not just to build a company—but to create lasting impact at a national scale.

Shubham has been fortunate to receive mentorship and support from exceptional people, including leaders from academia, investors, and members of TiE Pune. Under his leadership, Studium has grown into a 30+ member team of energetic young professionals united by the mission to revolutionize Indian higher education.

Recognized with several awards for both entrepreneurship and academics, Shubham is widely known as one of the most prominent voices in India for higher education quality and outcome-based education.