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Aadisankar S Puthiyamadom
Aadisankar S Puthiyamadom (born March 19, 2005) is an Indian entrepreneur, social impact advocate, and founder of both Guidstox Ventures (OPC) Private Limited, an e-learning company, and The Tenet Foundation, a nonprofit organization. He is widely recognized for his contributions to democratizing financial education and empowering youth and underprivileged communities across India.
Early Life and Education
Aadisankar was born in Thellakom, Kottayam, Kerala. Raised in a middle-class household, he demonstrated an early interest in business, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. He completed his ICSE schooling at Vidya Vikas School, Karukadom, with a focus on Commerce.
In pursuit of academic and professional excellence, he enrolled in several international certificate programs from world-renowned institutions:
- Advanced Digital Transformation – Indian Institute of Management
- Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets – Indian School of Business
- International Business – University of New Mexico
- Future Ready Company – London Business School
- Scale Up Your Startup – IE Business School
- Organisational Analysis – Stanford University
- Business Writing (Honours) – University of Colorado Boulder
- Project Management – Google
- Diploma in Business Administration
He is currently pursuing dual undergraduate degrees:
Founding of Guidstox Ventures
On November 18, 2023, at the age of 18, Aadisankar founded Guidstox Ventures, a self-funded startup focused on financial education and investment training.
Guidstox Ventures offers:
- Affordable, student-friendly online courses
- One-on-one financial mentorship programs
- Financial content tailored to teenagers and low-income communities
- Plans to introduce AI-powered financial advisory tools
Founding of The Tenet Foundation
In 2025, Aadisankar established The Tenet Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at driving social change through grassroots empowerment. Its core missions include:
Career Achievements
Aadisankar’s achievements have earned him wide acclaim both nationally and internationally. His recognitions include:
- Global Recognition Award (2023) – for making financial education accessible to underprivileged groups
- Young Entrepreneur Award (2024) – presented by former DGP Rishiraj Singh IPS
- Featured in Business Insight Magazine
- India Book of Records (2025) – for being the “Youngest Founder and CEO of an E-learning Company”
- Top Emerging FinEd Platform Award (2025) – presented at the India MSME and Startup Awards
- Student Entrepreneur Award – by Mar Athanasius College
His work has been featured in multiple national and digital media including:
- Business Insight Magazine
- Digital Scoop India
- Best of Hindustan
- Xpress Times
- Google News
Personal Life
Aadisankar was born to Sunilkumar P.C. and Sangeetha P., and has a younger brother, Anirudh S Puthiyamadom. He is known for his focused lifestyle, drive for innovation, and commitment to youth empowerment through education and entrepreneurship.