Built by Entrepreneurs. Building for the Future.
Indian School of Leadership is shaped by leaders who have built in the real world and carry a strong sense of responsibility. They see education as a shared duty - to prepare the next generation of leaders for societies, the nation, and the world. This is their contribution to nation-building: shaping children who carry the baton of change with integrity and purpose.
Building With Responsibility
Our work has been rooted in building systems and solving complex challenges in the real world. We now apply that experience to education - as a responsibility to the nation and the generations that follow.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Having spent over 25 years as a values-driven entrepreneur, Vishwanath Murthy — fondly known as Vishwa — is the ethical anchor of ISL. He embodies leadership rooted in integrity, purpose, and a quiet strength that is widely admired.
From humble beginnings, and guided by a profound belief in always doing what is right, Vishwa has built and led successful ventures across software, construction, agriculture, dairy, and food. He brings to ISL not just business acumen, but a soul. He is the guardian of our vision, ensuring that as we grow, we never lose our way.
Lata Krishna Mohan
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Lata Krishna Mohan is the heart of ISL's pedagogical vision. She has designed preschool curricula and workbooks focused on building strong foundations during a child's formative years.
From a defense background, Lata has traveled extensively across the country, closely observing diverse education systems — insights that have shaped her practical and child-centric approach to learning. Spiritually inclined, she practices yoga and meditation daily, bringing mindfulness and balance into her work. She firmly believes that a strong preschool foundation is the key to lifelong learning and holistic growth.
Co-Founder (Technology & Curriculum)
With over 25 years at the forefront of technology — from senior leadership roles at Microsoft to founding a deep-tech AI company revolutionizing industrial computer vision — Raghava is the architect of ISL's future.
Holding a Master's in Computer Science and a passion for how disruption shapes our world, he is uniquely positioned to design the curriculum and technology that will prepare our students for the world of tomorrow. As a speaker, investor, and advisor to multiple startups, Raghava ensures ISL is not just a school, but a hub of innovation.
Co-Founder & Chief Foundation Officer
With over two decades as a Principal Architect, Harisha brings a rare combination of design vision and entrepreneurial grit to ISL. His philosophy — that spaces should celebrate nature while defining architectural excellence — will shape the physical environment where our students learn and grow.
From founding Cutting Edge Architects to partnering in real estate ventures that have transformed Bangalore's landscape, to co-founding Karma Farms, he has consistently built ventures that blend innovation with purpose. At ISL, Harisha is literally and figuratively responsible for the foundation upon which our school will stand.
Sridhar Subramanian
Co-Founder (Finance & Governance)
With over 25 years of experience spanning international banking, fintech, and large-scale project leadership, Sridhar brings institutional discipline and financial wisdom to ISL. His journey from foreign banking through global fintech implementations to heading Business & Technology at a United Nations entity in Washington DC has given him a rare perspective on building systems that endure.
Having led financial structuring for projects exceeding ₹1,500 crores and delivered governance frameworks alongside Ernst & Young, Sridhar ensures ISL operates with the fiscal responsibility and transparency that parents expect from a world-class institution. His experience advising startups and charitable trusts makes him the bridge between entrepreneurial ambition and sustainable growth.