Hero Vired has announced that it will be adding 150 professionals to its already growing team of 100 by March 2022.

Of the 150 new hires, 30 will be in Technology and Product, 50 in Learning Excellence, 50 in Sales, 10 in Marketing, and around 10 in other enabling functions such as Finance, IT, and Administration. Hero Vired plans to target talent in India and potentially extend opportunities to other countries in 2022.

New hires will undergo a 30-day bootcamp to prepare them for their roles and enhance their productivity and efficiency. 80% of the selection criteria are determined on the basis of candidates sharing core beliefs centred around demonstrating integrity, passion, focusing on results, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the role besides curiosity, and the spirit of winning together.

Akshay Munjal, Founder and CEO, Hero Vired, said, “Buoyed by demographic dividend and the penetration of the Internet and smart devices, India is poised to spearhead the global edtech revolution. We have expanded our offerings and capabilities steadily since launching in April this year with an aim to catalyse the transition from traditional to online and blended learning. Investing in skilled and talented individuals underscores our commitment to driving innovation and contributing to the realisation of our vision for a skilled India”.

Satyajit Menon, SVP and Head of People and Culture, Hero Vired, said, “At Hero Vired, we provide our learners cutting-edge skills, industry-best mentors and faculties, and expertise through our premium global programs that truly create value, and importantly, employability. This also means that we work extremely hard in hiring premium talent from across India to cater to our unique offerings. We aim to be the world’s finest learning organisation, and therefore, this mission begins within our Vired family. We are hiring talent that’s not just looking for a job but also contributes to the nation-building process of creating a futuristic workforce. As we continue to achieve new milestones, we are truly excited about doubling our employee strength by March 2022”.