Shaily Baranwal

Shaily Baranwal is a successful entrepreneur and business leader who recently joined the board of the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.5 Here are some key details about her background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Shaily Baranwal is the founder and CEO of Edblox (formerly known as Elevate K-12), a company that provides live online instruction services to K-12 schools across the United States.13 Under her leadership, Elevate K-12 has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing online instruction companies, impacting over 40,000 students and creating jobs for more than 3,000 teachers.1

Educational Background

Baranwal holds multiple degrees:

• MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business
• Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Degree in Early Childhood Education14

Entrepreneurial Journey

Baranwal started her first venture with a grant from the Zell Lurie Institute during her early months in the U.S.1 She bootstrapped her company before raising her first growth investment round.1 Prior to founding Elevate K-12, she was a consultant with AT Kearney and created India's first live grill restaurant, which she sold in 2015.1

Board Memberships

In addition to her recent appointment to the Ross School of Business Advisory Board, Baranwal also serves on the board of the University of Michigan Zell Lurie Institute.26

Personal Background

Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Baranwal is described as a mission-focused entrepreneur who builds products and services that impact consumers' lives and disrupt traditional markets.1 In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving and reading.1

Shaily Baranwal's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username shaily-baranwal-bab4771, where she has over 500 connections.7