Two Telugu entrepreneurs earn Forbes Asia 2026 recognition for education innovation
Telugu Founders Get Global Recognition
Two young Telugu entrepreneurs have made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for their innovative work in education, finance, and social impact. Shiva Ganesh Gaddam, founder of Geni5 Ankura, has been recognised in the Finance and Venture Capital category, while Madhulash Babu Krovvidi, founder of Edodwaja Foundation, has earned attention for his rural education initiative.
Financial Literacy And Rural Learning
Shiva Ganesh started Geni5 Ankura to teach financial literacy to children from an early age. His platform uses comics to explain saving, budgeting, investing, insurance, and entrepreneurship in a simple way, helping students understand money management in today’s digital world.
Madhulash Babu Krovvidi, from Shrungavriksham village in West Godavari district, founded Edodwaja Foundation in Hyderabad to support rural students with better access to science and technology learning. His Futuristic Lab on Wheels, also called Flow Bus, has helped nearly 60,000 rural students use modern lab equipment and experience practical learning.
This recognition also highlights the growing role of young Indian entrepreneurs in solving education challenges through practical and scalable ideas.
Their success shows how Telugu founders are gaining global attention by building useful solutions for young learners and underserved communities.
