A message from Shaily Baranwal, Founder of Elevate K-12:
I am proud to share the news that Piyush Lumba—our talented Chief Product & Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the past two years—is stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Elevate K-12.
With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to our mission, Piyush is the ideal leader to guide us through our next phase of growth and steer Elevate successfully into the future.
I’ll still be right here working closely with Piyush as Chair of the Board and in my new full-time role as Elevate’s Chief Learning Ambassador. In this new role, I’ll be focusing on what I do best—advancing the category of LIVE teaching, building strategic K-12 partnerships, and gathering insights to improve our solutions.
What makes Piyush the perfect leader for this moment? As we reach a critical growth stage, we need a top-notch operator to guide us forward. Piyush’s executive experience at Microsoft, Amazon, and CommerceIQ uniquely positions him for this role. Having worked closely with Piyush for two years, I can attest to his exceptional leadership. His strategic vision and results-driven mindset have been pivotal in enhancing operations and driving innovation.
It’s with great confidence and full support from our Board that I pass the baton along to Piyush. I’m honored to step into my new role and work in close partnership with Piyush and the rest of our leadership team to grow Elevate to greater heights than ever before.
Here’s to bringing the transformative power of remarkable LIVE teaching to even more students!
-Shaily Baranwal
A message from Piyush Lumba on becoming CEO of Elevate K-12:
I am honored to be stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Elevate K-12. Over the past two years, it has been a privilege to work closely with our exceptional team
as Chief Product & Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer and contribute to Elevate’s success story. I am deeply grateful for the support and opportunities that have led me to this new chapter.
As I embrace this role, my focus will be on advancing Elevate K-12’s mission to make high-quality instruction accessible to every student. We will continue to deeply understand and address the needs of our district partners, teachers, and students, ensuring that our solutions are both innovative and impactful. I am committed to nurturing a collaborative culture at Elevate, where every team member is empowered to contribute to our shared vision.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Shaily Baranwal for her visionary leadership. Shaily didn’t just build a company; she created and pioneered the category of LIVE teaching, transforming education in profound ways. Elevate K-12’s success is a testament to her dedication and hard work. I am thrilled to continue collaborating with Shaily in her new role.
As we stand at the threshold of a new phase in our growth, I am excited to build on the strong foundation we’ve established. Together, we will drive forward our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and educators alike.
-Piyush Lumba