Moving the world from “getting a job” to “building a career”
We're building the infrastructure to close the career development gap at scale. Traditional coaching is a $3,000+ luxury for VPs. We're making it accessible for everyone.
Career growth studio for the modern professional
The rules of work changed. AI is screening resumes, performance cycles are faster, and roles are less stable than ever. Expectations are higher, yet mid-career and early-career professionals are left to navigate this complexity alone — relying on Google searches and guesswork.
This creates a massive productivity and retention gap for companies, and a frustrating “burnout vs. ambition” trap for employees.
RISEUP@work is the solution. We aren't just another course or community. We're a scalable career growth studio that combines AI-driven simulations, automated coaching loops, and strategic career design to help professionals thrive without sacrificing their well-being.
Most platforms end at the job offer. We begin there.
Strategic career design, not generic life coaching
We take proven executive coaching methodologies and transform them into a scalable software product. Our approach focuses on real workplace growth — performance reviews, promotions, difficult conversations — not just “finding your purpose.”
What makes RISEUP different
Four decisions that shape everything else about how RISEUP is built for you.
Coaching, Not Generic Advice
RISE runs on proven executive coaching methodology — the same frameworks used in real 1:1 sessions — not generic AI chat.
One System That Remembers You
No re-explaining your situation every time. RISE keeps the full picture of your career, so every conversation builds on the last.
Built Around Real Career Stages
Not a one-size-fits-all course. RISEUP is built around the actual stages of a career — Launch, Foundation, Dividend — and meets you wherever you are.
Accessible By Design
Executive coaching used to cost $300+ an hour. We built RISEUP so every professional gets that same caliber of guidance, not just the people who could already afford it.
What drives RISEUP@work
We believe growth shouldn't require burnout.
We believe career equity is the next frontier of DEI.
We believe AI can democratize human wisdom.
We believe every employee deserves strategic guidance, not just executives.
Leadership with founder-product fit
We aren't a group of people guessing; we are practitioners taking a proven methodology and turning it into a scalable software product.
Core Leadership
Dr. Deepak Bhootra
Founder & CEO
Founder of RISEUP with 30 years of Fortune 100 leadership experience across four countries. ICF-certified coach and doctoral researcher focused on career growth, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
Dennis Zebregs
Founding Engineer
Founding engineer with deep full-stack and cloud expertise across enterprise-grade platforms. Built secure multi-cloud infrastructure and production APIs to support reliable, scalable product delivery.
Pranay Bhootra
Marketing Lead
Owns marketing strategy and brand positioning, aligning messaging across channels to grow reach and connect the RISEUP story with the professionals it serves and the investors who back it.
Strategic Advisors
Dr. Vanshikha Taparia
Wellness Advisor
Medical doctor with expertise in medicine and wellness rooted in science and evidence-based care.
Karan Bali
Product Advisor
Advises product decisions, execution priority, and platform experience direction.
DJ Nair
Growth Advisor
Supports growth strategy, channel expansion, and investor-facing market momentum.
Extended Team
Our extended team members contribute specialized expertise on a flexible basis, helping us scale sustainably.
Isaac Asendele
Digital Marketing & Content
Drives strategy, storytelling, and community reach with compelling, practitioner-led content that resonates.
Drishti Kataria
Community & Events
Builds peer connections and meaningful experiences that create shared learning and belonging.
Nilesh Kataria
Affiliates & Partnerships
Leads creator outreach, partnership development, and thought leader collaboration to expand reach.
Prabhat Bhootra
Systems & Technology
Ensures tools, infrastructure, and backend systems operate smoothly and scale reliably.
Vaibhav Taparia
Narrative Architect & Creative
Shapes RiseUp's voice and narrative integrity across guides, visuals, and learning experiences.
Oluwole Egbesola
Business Operations & Creative Support
Supports the creative drive and builds systems powering our visual and intellectual assets.
Elizabeth Egbesola
Business Operations & Community Management
Drives operations and community systems that ensure seamless execution and meaningful member engagement.
Samson Daniel
Multimedia Designer, Records & Community Operations Associate
Creates visual content while maintaining book-keeping records, reporting systems, and community coordination.
Your Career Deserves Better Than Guesswork
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