Bengaluru: San Francisco and Bengaluru-based overseas education platform Leap has announced the elevation of senior executive Rajan Chaudhary to the role of cofounder, effective immediately. The company stated that the appointment aligns with Leap’s strategic focus on innovation and international expansion.
Chaudhary has been associated with Leap for over five years and has most recently held the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Engineering. In this role, he played a key role in shaping the company’s technological roadmap, scaling its digital platforms, and enhancing product innovation. With a total experience of 15 years in engineering roles across startups and tech companies, he has previously worked with firms like Caavo, HomeLane, and Gracenote.
Leap cofounder Vaibhav Singh emphasized that Chaudhary’s elevation reflects the company’s philosophy of nurturing leadership internally and reinforces its commitment to future growth. He added that the move strategically positions Leap for its next phase of global expansion.
Founded in 2019 by Vaibhav Singh and Arnav Kumar, Leap operates four key brands—LeapScholar, LeapFinance, Yocket, and Geebee—which offer services ranging from study abroad counselling and visa support to education financing and financial products tailored for international students.
Leap is currently scaling its presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia and claims to have partnerships with over 1,000 international universities.
