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."
Built on Four Core Capabilities
Our team combines deep expertise across the disciplines that matter most for scaling career development.
Behavioral Science & Coaching
Proven methodologies from decades of executive coaching, now democratized through technology.
Full-Stack Engineering
Scalable platform architecture with AI-driven simulations and automated coaching loops.
Community Architecture
Peer-to-peer networks and cohort-based learning designed for sustainable growth.
Strategic Career Design
Data-backed frameworks that turn vague ambitions into clear, actionable career roadmaps.
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
Ex-Fortune 50 executive and Amazon best-selling author. Provides high-touch leadership guidance and values enforcement.
Dennis Zebregs
Founding Engineer
Full-stack cloud engineer and tech expert for various enterprise-grade companies. Built secure multi-cloud platforms and APIs.
Strategic Advisors
Dr. Vanshikha Taparia
Wellness Advisor
Medical doctor with expertise in medicine and wellness rooted in science and evidence-based care.
Pranay Bhootra
Strategic Advisor
Strategic advisor focused on marketing strategy, brand positioning, content alignment, and growth execution.
Karan Bali
Strategic Advisor
Business strategist driving scale, strategy, structured planning, disciplined execution, and sustainable organizational growth initiatives.
DJ Nair
Strategic Advisor
Business development specialist accelerating partnerships, network expansion, revenue growth, and strategic market penetration.
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.
Join the Rise
Be part of the movement to democratize career coaching. Invest in RISEUP@work and help us scale this solution to millions of professionals.