Byju Raveendran said his focus remains resolutely on students, teachers, and the transformative power of learning. Byju Raveendran is the founder of edutech start-up Byju's. Son of physics and mathematics teachers from Azhikode village in Kannur district of Kerala, Raveendran is a former teacher who turned an entrepreneur. Byju Raveendran , the founder of troubled edtech giant Byju's addressed misconceptions surrounding his move to Dubai and reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the company, which has been facing severe financial and legal challenges. Learn about Byju Raveendran , the founder of Byju 's, the edutech giant that offers online learning courses and products. Find out his age, wife, family, net worth, and the controversies he faced over loan defaults, foreign exchange violations, and ED raids.