In this episode, Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning, shares his remarkable journey from first-generation immigrant and CPA to leading educational innovation at one of the most influential edtech companies. Sunil reveals how his finance and consulting background fueled his passion for problem-solving and systems change, ultimately guiding him to help build research-based, evidence-proven products like ABCmouse, My Math Academy, and My Reading Academy—platforms now used by millions of students to close learning gaps and boost confidence. He discusses the transformative role of AI in personalizing education, supporting multilingual learners, and empowering teachers with actionable data, while also emphasizing the importance of curiosity, empathy, and co-design with educators and families. Tune in to hear Sunil’s insights on building impactful solutions, navigating the challenges of scaling innovation, and why he believes the future of education depends on equity, evidence, and relentless curiosity.
