Arjun Assi joins Hero Vired as head of product

With over a decade of experience, Arjun will drive innovation and excellence within the product and technology team.

Hero Vired, a learntech start-up from the Hero Group has announced the appointment of Arjun Assi as the head of product. Arjun will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence within the product and technology team at Hero Vired.

His role will involve spearheading initiatives to enhance accessibility and scalability of Hero Vired's courses, aligning with the organisation's vision of upskilling learners with the skills of the future and preparing them for Industry 4.0.

With more than a decade of experience, Arjun brings to the table a demonstrated expertise in leading product teams and delivering customer delight while achieving high business objectives. Arjun joins Hero Vired from the Scaler Academy where he formerly served as the assistant vice president, product. Apart from Scaler Academy, he has also worked with organisations like Byju’s Exam Prep (formerly Gradeup), Mu Sigma Inc., Times Internet, and the Indian Express.

Commenting on Arjun's appointment, Akshay Munjal, founder and CEO, Hero Vired stated, "Arjun’s extensive experience and proven track record in driving impactful product strategies and deep understanding of technology align perfectly with our vision of enhancing accessibility and scalability of our products in an ever-evolving ed-tech space. With Arjun's leadership, I am confident that we will continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will allow us to build a workforce of the future.”

"Joining Hero Vired presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the visionary mission of upskilling working professionals with future-ready skills and preparing them for Industry 4.0. I look forward to leveraging my product expertise towards strengthening Hero Vired’s product offerings, thereby enhancing the overall learner experience. Together, we aim to empower learners across the nation to thrive in the digital age,” added Arjun Assi, head of product, Hero Vired, on joining the learntech start-up.