About Us

Thriving Minds is a Mysuru-based initiative dedicated to building careers, skills, and opportunities. We bring together a professional team of trainers, HR Professionals, and digital strategists to empower both individuals and institutions. 

Vision

To create a future where every graduate is employable, every college is a hub of opportunities and every business can thrive in the digital world.

Mission

To bridge the gap between academic knowledge, industry requirements and market growth through practical training, strategic partnerships and digital innovation.

Who We Are?

ThrivingMinds is a Mysuru-based tech-driven initiative dedicated to building careers, skills and opportunities. We bring together a dynamic team of professional trainers, HR specialists and digital strategists to empower individuals and institutions for the future of work.

Visionary and Founders

Nikil P S

Nikil P S

Founder

shiva prasad nagaraju

shiva prasad nagaraju

Co-Founder

Petra van der Hoek Nagaraju

Petra van der Hoek Nagaraju

Advisor

Our Team

Prathiksha S

Partnerships and Media manager

Shashank T P

Digital media Analist

Spoorthi

Career Readiness Coach

aishwarya R

content creator

Dhanush

Video Editor

Prathik

Business DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

MADANKUMAR Y C

HR & Career consultant

Core Values:

Excellence

Delivering the highest standards in training and services

Commitment

Assuring growth for students, colleges, and businesses

Innovation

Leveraging technology and creativity to stay ahead

Integrity

Transparent, reliable, and result-oriented approach

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Petra van der Hoek Nagaraju

Petra van der Hoek Nagaraju

Strategic Advisor for ThrivingMinds Private Limited.

Petra van der Hoek Nagaraju serves as the Strategic Advisor for ThrivingMinds Private Limited. She is an industry expert, mentor, and strategic consultant who provides the leadership team with critical governance perspectives and high-level guidance. Her core focus involves assisting with strategic planning, developing long-term roadmaps, and sharing industry best practices to ensure sustainable growth. Within the organization, she plays a vital role in business scalability and establishing professional networks to support the company’s vision. She leverages her extensive professional experience to offer mentorship and ensure the company adheres to strong governance standards. Ultimately, she is a key strategic pillar who helps the founding team bridge the gap between initial execution and long-term ecosystem building.

shiva prasad nagaraju

Shiva Prasad Nagaraju

Co-Founder of ThrivingMinds Private Limited

Shiva Prasad Nagaraju serves as the Co-Founder of ThrivingMinds Private Limited, where he acts as the company’s technology and operations specialist. He possesses extensive experience in strengthening the company’s technology backbone and translating complex educational ideas into scalable digital solutions. His core expertise lies in technology architecture, digital product development, and the optimization of operational processes. Within the organization, he is responsible for managing learning management systems, coordinating team delivery, and ensuring overall operational excellence. He has successfully designed and managed digital platforms for education while implementing technical workflows that support large-scale learning programs. Ultimately, he is a results-driven leader focused on building the technical infrastructure necessary for a modern EdTech ecosystem.

 
Nikil P S

NIKHIL P S

Founder & CEO 

Nikhil P S is the Founder and CEO of ThrivingMinds Private Limited, where he serves as the primary strategist for the company’s EdTech and digital solutions. He brings extensive experience in building employability-focused programs and digital learning models specifically tailored for students and professionals. His core expertise lies in providing visionary leadership, developing sustainable EdTech business models, and driving revenue scalability. Within the organization, he is responsible for the overall company vision, high-level business strategy, and establishing key institutional partnerships. He has successfully led the company from the initial ideation phase to the full implementation of its integrated platform. Ultimately, he is a dedicated growth leader focused on creating a scalable education ecosystem through hands-on execution.