Folio Learning

About us.

Co-founder | Director of Strategy

Rishi Kallepalli

Hey, I’m Rishi and I’m currently a rising senior in high school from the Austin, TX area. I am part of my school’s robotics program and compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge on team 6210 Stryke and aspire to study computer science in university. In my free time I like to go out with friends, try new foods, thrift, and drive around downtown.

Responsibilities
  • Define the long-term goals and vision of the organization
  • Develop new product ideas and educational initiatives
  • Collaborate with the DOP and DOB to align strategies
  • Seek partnerships and funding opportunities to support strategic initiatives

Co-founder | Director of Operations

Tharunkumar A.R

Hi! I’m Tharun, a rising Senior based out of Austin, TX. With a passion for both Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, I’m the Project Manager and Hardware Lead of the FTC Robotics Team 4545 Ouroboros. I aim to pursue a career integrating these fields with Business. Beyond robotics, I’m a passionate photographer, mridangist, & cinephile.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain product workflows & strategies for reach and scalability
  • Modularize organizational functionalities
  • Recruit & manage volunteer resources
  • Develop and implement strategies for org-wide growth
  • Handle registration, class building, and logistics of courses & sessions
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the organization

Co-founder | Director of Growth

Nipun Nagendra

Hey, I’m Nipun, a rising senior pursuing the IB Program in Austin. I am the Project Manager and Software Lead of FTC Robotics Team 6210 Stryke. I am an ardent astrophotographer and aim to pursue Astrophysics as my major and career. Beyond my Astronomy interests, I love to do  filmmaking, public speaking, and Metaphysics. 

Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain the organization’s website
  • Create and design logos and other branding materials
  • Write and edit content for the website, social media, and promotional materials
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase visibility and engagement
  • Manage social media accounts and online presence

At Folio Learning, we started with a simple idea: every child deserves the chance to explore and learn.

That’s why we’re here, offering kids fun and engaging STEM programs. Our organization is all about sparking curiosity and fueling creativity. With initiatives like FutureScript, we aim to make learning exciting and accessible. We believe that by giving children the tools to explore STEM, we’re helping them build a brighter future.