The rise of EdTech Voices in Asia is transforming education, not just in classrooms, but across devices, borders, and industries. Beyond AI and valuations, real change comes from founders, engineers, and educators rethinking how learning really works.
From India to Indonesia, Singapore to Kyrgyzstan, these voices are shaping a regional movement with global significance. They’re not simply building companies, they’re creating new frameworks for what education can and should be.
As learning evolves, Asia’s top EdTech voices are driving both bold innovation and practical impact. Whether through AI-driven math tools, immersive AR classrooms, or career-focused upskilling platforms, they’re building what education needs next.
Here are the Top 10 EdTech Voices in Asia you should be following on LinkedIn right now.
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Mumshad Mannambeth
When it comes to practical, hands-on DevOps training, few have democratized access like Mumshad Mannambeth. Through his platform KodeKloud, launched in 2019, he empowers engineers globally to skill up in automation, cloud, and DevOps.
What sets Mumshad apart is his ability to simplify complex technical content into an interactive, engaging experience, bridging the gap between theory and real-world implementation. His work is making DevOps training not only accessible but enjoyable.
Nafees Salim
Nafees Salim is not just an educator, he’s a full-blown ecosystem builder. As the founder of Impact Academy and host of Bangladesh’s biggest business podcast, he’s been on a mission to upskill young talent and position them for global job markets.
With over 2 million followers across platforms and an ambitious goal of 100,000 job placements in the next decade, his reach is as impressive as his resolve. Moreover, Nafees brings fresh energy into the Bangladeshi startup scene, fusing content creation with education in ways that truly resonate.
Angga Fauzan
Angga Fauzan has quickly risen to become one of Indonesia’s most influential education entrepreneurs. After gaining global experience and top-tier academic credentials, he launched MySkill to democratize career preparation and upskilling.
In just one year, the platform gained over a million users and became a three-time LinkedIn Top Startup in Indonesia. Backed by East Ventures, Angga’s approach combines creative strategy with digital accessibility, proving that meaningful impact can scale fast.
Kiran Bir Sethi
Design thinker, educator, and social entrepreneur, Kiran Bir Sethi wears many hats, but each one is rooted in one goal: to empower children.
From Riverside School to Design for Change, she’s pioneered how design can reshape learning experiences. With a presence in over 60 countries, her influence is both deep and wide, and her “I CAN” mindset continues to inspire educators worldwide.
Ashwin Damera
Ashwin Damera’s mission is global, but his focus is laser-sharp: make elite education accessible. As co-founder and CEO of Eruditus and Emeritus, he partners with the world’s best universities to deliver future-ready courses to students everywhere.
From Mumbai to Mexico City, his team of 2,000+ is powering a learning revolution. What began as a bold experiment in executive education has become a global force preparing leaders for the skills of tomorrow.
Dina Ruslan
From overcoming her struggles with programming to founding an edtech company that teaches children digital skills, Dina Ruslan’s story is one of grit and transformation.
Her startup, Codify, is changing the narrative around tech education in Kyrgyzstan, especially for those who were told they “weren’t good at math.” Today, Codify provides both offline and online training, helping kids aged 7 to 17 build real-world skills and confidence through coding.
Shantanu Rooj
With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Shantanu Rooj knows how to scale solutions that matter. At TeamLease Edtech, he partners with 50+ Indian universities and 500 corporations to close the employability gap in India.
Whether through online degree programs or apprenticeship-linked skilling, his approach is modular, multilingual, and deeply focused on impact. In his words, the goal is simple: “Make India Employable.” And his company is doing just that.
Neelakantha Bhanu
Dubbed the “World’s Fastest Human Calculator,” Neelakantha Bhanu is a math prodigy on a mission to eliminate math phobia.
Through Bhanzu, his edtech startup, he’s leveraging research, gamification, and a personalized AI-backed curriculum to make math intuitive and exciting. Beyond the numbers—4 world records, 50 Limca records, and 6 TEDx talks—Bhanu’s impact lies in helping over 2 million students fall in love with math again.
Tri Ahmad Irfan
Tri Ahmad Irfan is helping shape the future of immersive education as the Co-founder and CTO of Assemblr, a no-code platform making 3D and AR content creation accessible to all.
With over 1 million users and a growing ecosystem of tools like Assemblr Studio and Assemblr EDU, the platform is enabling teachers, students, and creators to visualize knowledge in bold new ways.
Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact, Tri’s work sits at the intersection of technology, building creativity, and meaningful learning. His vision is clear: education should be interactive, immersive, and built for how people actually learn today.
EdTech Voices in Asia: The Power of Perspective
Zoom out, and it’s clear: the most compelling EdTech Voices in Asia are those combining vision with execution. They are offering tools with a great perspective on what learning should look like in a post-traditional, tech-enabled world.
From coding platforms to AR-powered classrooms, these innovators are not waiting for permission to make change happen. They are designing systems that challenge assumptions, speak to local realities, and scale with global potential.
In the future, these voices will not only transform Asia’s education but also impact how the world learns.
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Editor’s Note (June 30, 2025): An individual previously included in this feature has been removed following confirmed legal and ethical breaches. NewInAsia upholds integrity and transparency in our content and features only voices who represent these values.
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