Jaipur | Rajshree Upadhyaya | In 2024, Chandramouli Kasinathan and Venkat Potluri established the Bengaluru-based EdTech startup MyWonder with the vision of transforming the way children learn in an increasingly digital world. Their mission is to provide a smarter, screen-free learning experience for children. As both parents and technology professionals, they decided to solve a challenge they had personally faced-finding a healthy alternative to excessive screen time while nurturing their children’s curiosity.
Their solution was MyWonder, an AI-powered learning companion that encourages children to ask questions, explore ideas, and learn through natural conversations instead of staring at screens. The startup gained national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 5, where the founders showcased their unique approach to combining artificial intelligence with child-friendly education.
The idea for MyWonder emerged from their everyday parenting experiences. Like many families, the founders constantly answered their children’s endless “why,” “how,” and “what” questions while searching for engaging alternatives to smartphones and tablets. After spending years working with emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, they believed artificial intelligence could become a trusted educational companion rather than another source of screen dependency. This belief led to the creation of a platform designed to spark imagination, encourage independent exploration, and make learning feel like play. Rather than replacing parents, the founders wanted technology to support meaningful interactions between families and children while keeping safety and age-appropriate learning at the forefront.
Parents Can Monitor Activities Through the Companion App
The company’s flagship product is MyWonderPod, a screen-free AI learning device that interacts with children through voice conversations. It is accompanied by learning cards, AI-powered conversational learning, interactive stories, quizzes, games, immersive educational audio content, and a companion app for parents. Through the app, parents can monitor their children’s activities, manage content, and track their learning journey. Designed for children between the ages of three and ten, the platform adapts to each child’s developmental stage and delivers a personalized learning experience without internet browsing or third-party advertisements. By combining intelligent technology with physical interaction, MyWonder has carved out a unique position in India’s rapidly growing educational technology market.
When Chandramouli Kasinathan and Venkat Potluri presented MyWonder on Shark Tank India, they introduced the Sharks to a concept that addresses one of the biggest concerns of modern parenting-balancing technology with healthy childhood development. The national platform helped introduce the startup and its mission to a much wider audience, demonstrating how conversational AI can promote learning without increasing children’s screen exposure. Their appearance also highlighted the growing demand for educational products that combine technological innovation with responsible parenting.
MyWonder Continues to Grow as an Active Company
Today, MyWonder continues to operate as an active company. According to records from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), MyWonder Technologies Private Limited remains an active entity and continues to sell its products through its official platform. The startup is also backed by Antler and was selected for the Google for Startups AI India Accelerator 2025, reflecting the continued support it has received from India’s leading startup ecosystem. As MyWonder expands its reach, the founders remain committed to their original mission-helping children develop curiosity, confidence, and creativity through engaging, screen-free learning experiences. Their journey demonstrates how a simple parenting challenge evolved into an innovative Indian startup that aims to redefine childhood learning through the thoughtful use of artificial intelligence.
