Our Story
XcelGrad was founded by Industry Professionals with decades of experience across Enterprise sales, Banking, Edtech, and Technology. We saw the disconnect between what students learn and what jobs demand — and we decided to fix it!
Our Team
Deepak Verma
Founder
Deepak Verma is a seasoned leader with 18+ years of experience across Agritech, B2B E-commerce, Banking, and Digital transformation. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Indore, he held leadership roles at Zomato’s Hyperpure and served as Agriculture Business Lead at ONDC. He has driven innovation in Indian agriculture by digitizing value chains and empowering farmers through scalable, tech-driven commerce.
Priyanka Singh
Co-Founder
Priyanka Singh brings 18+ years of experience in Financial services, Edtech, and IT Services. A graduate of IIT Kanpur and IIM Kolkata, she began her career at Tata Steels before transitioning to roles at Barclays, BlackRock, and Air India. Her focus has been driving Digital transformation and delivering strategic solutions in large-scale enterprises. She has been instrumental is shaping different business foundations.
OUR MISSION
At XcelGrad, our mission is to empower graduates to reach their full potential by providing transformative learning experiences, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We strive to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a community of lifelong learners, innovators, and leaders who are equipped to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where graduates don’t just get placed — they succeed, thrive, and
contribute meaningfully from Day 1 of their careers.
Transformative Education
Delivering hands-on, industry-ready learning that evolves with time, empowers innovation, and equips learners with real-world skills to thrive in a dynamic corporate landscape.
Global
Community
Fostering a global network of graduates, mentors, and industry partners to enable collaboration, knowledge exchange, and long-term career growth across geographies.
Impactful
Careers
Equipping future professionals with practical expertise, innovative thinking, skills, and purpose-driven values to thrive, lead, and create meaningful impact in every step of their professional careers
Our Networks
At XcelGrad, our strength lies in our vibrant and diverse network of industry-leading Mentors, skilled Trainers, and strategic Advisors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, insights, and commitment to help bridge the gap between education and employability.
Mentors
Seasoned professionals offering personalized guidance, career advice, and industry insights to help learners grow with purpose.
Trainers
Certified instructors with hands-on experience delivering practical, job-ready skills through curated and interactive sessions.
Advisors
Visionary leaders and strategists ensuring our programs align with industry trends and global standards, helping us stay ahead.