We Started ScrideEd Because Indian Teens Deserve Better Than Theory.

Most students don't touch real technology until they're 20. We think that's too late. ScrideEd exists to give students aged 13 to 18 the hands-on experience, confidence, and clarity to choose their future with their eyes open.

Learn · Dream · Build

Our Origin Story

Why ScrideEd Exists

When Asif Ali Ahmed R was a teenager in Bangalore, he loved science. He aced his boards, got into a good engineering college, and showed up on Day 1 ready to build things.

What he found was more theory.

It wasn't until his second year that he held a microcontroller for the first time. He built his first real project. And he thought - "if I'd had this at 15, everything would have been different."

Years later, as a CTO building real tech products and as an IEEE-recognised engineer, that thought never left him. So in 2024, he founded ScrideEd - not to be another coaching class, but to be the place where Bangalore teens finally get to build things that work.

Because choosing a career at 17 without ever having touched the tools of that career is like choosing a restaurant from a menu you've never seen. We want your teen to taste it first.

The Problem

Asif loves science. Boards done. Engineering college - Day 1. Still no hardware in sight.

The Moment

First microcontroller. First real build. The thought: "Why did this take so long?"

State Award

Padma Shri Dr. S.K. Shivakumar Innovation Award for real-time lake water monitoring system.

IEEE Global Honoree

One of 20 young professionals globally recognised by the IEEE Computer Society.

ScrideEd Founded

Because every teen deserves that "first build" moment before they choose a career - not after.

What We Stand For

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

"To build a nation of innovators and creators - not just consumers of technology."

Every program ScrideEd runs is designed with one purpose: to shift a student from passive consumer to active builder. One workshop at a time.

Our Vision

A Bangalore where every teen has access to real, hands-on STEM education.

We're building toward a future where the 13 to 18 age gap in India's tech education pipeline is permanently closed - starting in our city, expanding from there.

Our Approach

Short-term exploration. Long-term mastery. Zero gatekeeping.

We believe students deserve the chance to try tech before committing to it. Our workshop model removes the pressure of commitment and replaces it with genuine discovery.

Core Values

🔧 Hands-On First

Theory follows building - not the other way around. Students touch hardware from the first hour.

🔍 No-Pressure Exploration

Not every teen will become an engineer. Our workshops help students find out - without a long-term commitment.

🌍 Real Skills, Real World

Every skill we teach has a direct application - in competitions, college projects, and careers.

🏙️ Accessible in Bangalore

Frazer Town-based, city-wide reach. We believe no student should miss out because of location or cost.

The Person Behind ScrideEd

Asif Ali Ahmed R

Founder & Lead Instructor - ScrideEd

Asif is a computer science engineer, former CTO, and globally recognised innovator from Bangalore. He holds a B.E. in Computer Science from BMSIT (VTU) with a 9.05 CGPA, and spent over 3.5 years building real-world backend systems and cloud infrastructure before founding ScrideEd.

He was recognised as one of only 20 young professionals worldwide by the IEEE Computer Society in their prestigious "20 Under 20s" program - a global honour across all of engineering and computer science. He also won the Padma Shri Dr. S.K. Shivakumar State Innovation Award from the Government of Karnataka for his undergraduate final year project: a real-time autonomous lake water quality monitoring system.

He built an autonomous wildfire-detection drone that was financially supported and presented at the IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference. He's been a software engineer at MoneyView, a CTO, and now - the person who shows up every weekend to make sure Bangalore teens get the experience he wished he had at 15.

Credentials & Achievements

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IEEE Computer Society - 20 Under 20s Global Honoree 2023 · One of 20 professionals recognised worldwide

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Padma Shri Dr. S.K. Shivakumar State Innovation Award 2021 · Karnataka Science & Technology Academy, Govt. of Karnataka

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IEEE Humanitarian Technology Conference - Presenter Autonomous Wildfire Detection Drone using ROS & Image Processing

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B.E. Computer Science - BMSIT, VTU Bangalore CGPA: 9.05 / 10 · Graduated 2022

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Former CTO · Ex-Software Engineer at MoneyView 3.5+ years building production-grade systems at scale

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The Team

Who Runs ScrideEd

We're a small, passionate team in Bangalore. Small enough to care about every student. Experienced enough to teach what matters.

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Asif Ali Ahmed R

Founder & Lead Instructor

IEEE Global Honoree. Former CTO. Teaches robotics, Arduino, and IoT. Runs all workshops personally.

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We're Growing

Interested in teaching STEM to teens in Bangalore? We'd love to hear from you.

hello@scrideed.com

Our Journey

We're Just Getting Started.

2024

ScrideEd Founded

Scride Smart Solutions Private Limited registered in Bangalore. ScrideEd brand launched with a clear mission: hands-on STEM for Bangalore teens aged 13 to 18.

2025

First Partnerships

Learning partnerships established with Future Forge and Musaedatun. Community foundations built.

2025

First Workshops - 50+ Students

First two hands-on workshops conducted in Bangalore. 50+ students trained across Python and introductory tech sessions. Real feedback. Real learning. Real builds.

2026

Arduino & Robotics Bootcamps Launched

Structured weekend bootcamps launched for Bangalore teens. Arduino Bootcamp opens July 2026. Robotics Bootcamp opens August 2026.

2026 →

School Partnerships & Expansion

First school lab setups. Curriculum partnerships. Growing to 500+ students trained across Bangalore.

We Started ScrideEd Because Indian Teens Deserve Better Than Theory.

Why ScrideEd Exists

The Problem

The Moment

State Award

IEEE Global Honoree

ScrideEd Founded

Mission, Vision & Values

"To build a nation of innovators and creators - not just consumers of technology."

A Bangalore where every teen has access to real, hands-on STEM education.

Short-term exploration. Long-term mastery. Zero gatekeeping.

🔧 Hands-On First

🔍 No-Pressure Exploration

🌍 Real Skills, Real World

🏙️ Accessible in Bangalore

Who Runs ScrideEd

Asif Ali Ahmed R

We're Just Getting Started.

ScrideEd Founded

First Partnerships

First Workshops - 50+ Students

Arduino & Robotics Bootcamps Launched

School Partnerships & Expansion

Who We Work With

Ready to See What Your Teen Can Build?