Our Story

About Pericles Academy

Founded by a team of passionate educators and industry professionals committed to transforming how students approach their academic and career journey.

Our Beginning

Pericles Academy was founded by a team of former investment bankers and engineers from India and the US. Our founder completed his bachelor's in Engineering from IIT in India and a master's in Finance from UC Berkeley in California.

Our CTO holds a master's from NYU and worked across top financial institutions for over a decade writing trading and automation software before joining Pericles.

Together, we identified a gap in how students approach higher education—too often focused solely on getting into a "top" university rather than finding the right fit for their unique strengths and aspirations.

This realization led to the creation of Pericles Academy, where we combine our diverse professional backgrounds with cutting-edge technology to provide truly personalized mentorship.

F&C

Founder & CEO

B.Tech from IIT, M.S. Finance from UC Berkeley

Former Investment Banker with 15+ years of experience in global markets

CTO

Chief Technology Officer

M.S. Computer Science from NYU

15+ years engineering experience, previously at top Wall Street firms developing trading software

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do at Pericles Academy.

Excellence in Education

We believe in pursuing academic excellence while finding the perfect fit for each student's unique talents and aspirations.

Career-Focused Guidance

Our mentorship extends beyond university admission to prepare students for long-term career success.

Global Perspective

With mentors from diverse backgrounds and geographies, we expose students to global opportunities.

Personalized Approach

Every student is unique. Our programs are tailored to individual strengths, interests, and goals.

Why "Pericles"?

Pericles was an influential Greek statesman and orator during Athens' Golden Age. He was known for promoting the arts and literature, fostering democracy, and investing in education. We named our academy after him because we believe in his vision of nurturing well-rounded individuals who can think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to society.

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."

— Pericles

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