Dr. Charu M.

Dr. Charu Mehan is a highly accomplished academic leader, EdTech entrepreneur, and startup mentor affiliated with Startup Punjab. Holding a Ph.D. in Behavioral Finance and bringing over a decade of expertise in management education, academic administration, and strategic innovation, she is widely recognized for her contributions to advancing quality and relevance in higher education. As the Founder & CEO of a progressive EdTech venture, Dr. Mehan is at the forefront of revolutionizing education delivery by integrating technology with experiential, skill-based, and industry-aligned pedagogies. Her work is focused on democratizing access to education and building scalable, future-ready learning platforms that cater to the evolving needs of learners and employers alike. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, she held leadership positions at reputed institutions in Punjab, most notably serving as the Head of the MBA program. In this capacity, she led initiatives in curriculum innovation, faculty development, academic quality enhancement, and student engagement — all geared toward cultivating industry-ready management professionals. Dr. Mehan is also a passionate startup mentor, actively guiding early-stage ventures and student entrepreneurs in areas such as business ideation, model validation, innovation strategy, and go-to-market planning. Her strategic interventions have been instrumental in forging strong academia-industry linkages through MoUs, corporate collaborations, and cross-functional training programs. She has played a pivotal role in institutional accreditation processes, contributing significantly to NAAC and NBA accreditations for various institutions. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Mehan is regularly invited to share her insights at national and international conferences. Her areas of focus include Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management, future-driven education models, and entrepreneurial leadership. Her contributions to esteemed platforms,reflect her unwavering commitment to building transformative learning ecosystems that inspire innovation, foster empowerment, and drive sustainable career outcomes.