About GuideShala
Built around one simple belief: people need people.
GuideShala exists to make experienced guidance accessible for students, farmers, parents, patients, founders, artists, and anyone facing a meaningful decision.
Platform principles
Why we exist
One platform for the person and the expert
Build India's largest mentorship ecosystem where every individual can find verified guidance within minutes.
Become the default destination whenever someone says, "I need guidance" or "I want to help someone."
Who we serve
Guidance for people who are often overlooked
A farmer, a first-generation student and a small shop owner all face real decisions. They deserve someone who has been there.
Farmers
Students
Patients
Parents
Career switchers
Entrepreneurs
Artists
Devotees
Sportspersons
Self-learned talents
Small-scale businesses
Forgotten talents
Who guides you
Experts from fields that matter in daily life
Consultants
Doctors
Legal advisors
Career counselors
Relationship counselors
Parenting coaches
Researchers and scientists
Community leaders
Spiritual gurus
Institutions
Government
Private organisations
NGOs and FPOs
Temples and community centres
Ways to connect
Digital and physical, whichever fits
1:1 video session
Personalised consulting over secure video: strategic advice, problem-solving and project review from anywhere.
On-site visits
Office visits, operational assessments and direct team collaboration for changes you can see.
Meetings and seminars
Workshops, training seminars and group sessions for skill development and industry insight.
The team
Built by students and researchers from IIT Indore
CEO
Nitish Kumar
MS(R), IIT Indore
CTO
Anand Vivek
B.Tech, IIT Indore