Kunal Malik

PlanetSpark is on a mission to create confident communicators. We envision shaping a new generation of confident storytellers, especially in this age where AI and technology have taken center stage. Despite the world's rapid advancement in STEM solutions, we firmly believe that storytelling remains a quintessential human trait. We are forging a global destination for mastering communication, with over 50,000 paid enrolled students from around the world transformed into prolific creators - be it TEDx speakers, writers, podcasters, or digital sensations. This mastery goes beyond just academic prowess; it's about overcoming shyness, gaining confidence, and unlocking unparalleled career opportunities. Our focus isn't just on the elite. PlanetSpark is fueled by the educational ambitions of India's vast middle-income segment. The aspirations of the middle class are vast, seeking world-class communication skills. 42% of our students hail from Tier 2 cities, all eagerly chasing fluency, brimming with confidence, and aiming at brighter career prospects. Our reach is expansive, delivering over 8 million live learning minutes in a month to learners across the globe. The curriculum we offer is in-house, research-driven, designed to ensure mastery of communication skills. We have meticulously tuned it to cater to cultural nuances, varying proficiency levels, and local customizations. The depth of our product engagement is what truly drives mastery and retention among our users. Our integrated platform serves as a comprehensive solution for students to learn, practice, and create. Our long-term vision is to branch out, encompassing the entire spectrum of 21st-century skills. This expansion strategy is designed to unlock untapped opportunities in the supplemental learning space, presenting a veritable Blue Ocean. We see the potential for PlanetSpark to scale up to a $200 million ARR company, leveraging product-led growth and the advantages of global network effects.

Part of Unilever’s North Branch’s Leadership Team (LT)

Successfully settled a 10 year old dispute with employees union

Several stints across employee relations, sales, employer branding, service delivery & business partnering

One of the first people to get placed in the batch (Unilever PPO)