The Story of India's EdTech Revolution PW aka Alakh Pandey
Physics Wallah-The Story of India's EdTech Revolution In India's startup world, where competition is cutthroat and innovation never ceases, there is one tale that really stands out — the tale of Physics Wallah (PW). From a humble start on YouTube to being India's first profitable EdTech unicorn, this story shows us that passion and purpose can be more powerful than funding and fame. The Beginning It all began in 2016, when physics teacher Alakh Pandey of Allahabad started posting free video lectures on YouTube. He was not thinking of starting a startup — just providing quality education to all students, not based on the money they have or don't have. Soon, his style of teaching, wit, and simplicity won over crores of students preparing for competitive exams such as JEE and NEET. The one-man mission soon became a countrywide learning movement. From Classroom to Company In 2020, Alakh Pandey joined forces with Prateek Maheshwari to formally open Physics Wallah Pvt. Ltd. ...