Seema Poddar
Founder — Synergy Institute; education leader in accelerated learning
Goregaon, Mumbai, India
Joined March 2026
Summary
Founder and education entrepreneur: Seema Poddar founded Synergy Institute for Accelerated Learning (2018) and drives its mission to provide integrated, concept-driven programs (IB, IGCSE, AP and Indian curricula) that prepare students academically and for global university admissions. edison+2
Experienced IB educator and program coordinator: Her background includes multiple IB roles (MYP facilitator; ATL coordinator) and several years working in top IB schools, applying that experience to curriculum design and faculty hiring. ceoinsightsindia
Educational leadership and management credentials: She holds advanced qualifications in education management (M.E.M.), an MA in Philosophy, B.Ed and executive leadership training, and she leverages these to manage operations, budgeting, strategy, and partnerships for her institute. edison+2
Student-centered, integrated pedagogy and scaling focus: Her institute emphasizes non-rote, integrated learning (accelerated programs, leadership and entrepreneurship courses) and has grown its student and staff base since 2018 while developing partnerships for admissions counselling and international collaboration. edison+1