Priten Soundar-Shah
Meet Priten
Priten’s journey in education began early – as a high school student, he founded a nonprofit to provide free tutoring and test prep to under-resourced communities.
With a degree in Philosophy from Harvard University and a Master’s in Education Policy & Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Priten combines deep academic expertise with real-world classroom experience.
Under Priten’s leadership, Pedagogy Ventures has helped over 200 educational organizations adapt and thrive – from guiding schools through the shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic to introducing AI tools that make teachers’ lives easier.
Priten’s philosophy is simple: put educators and students first, and innovation will follow. He is often heard saying, “I see myself as a philosopher who codes, not a developer who philosophizes,” reflecting his belief that technology in education must be guided by thoughtful pedagogy.
