Meet Dr. Aditya Nagrath Ph.D.

Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety.  Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week.

With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has spent over 30 years in industry as a software engineer, author, leader, speaker, and serial entrepreneur working on everything from atomic clocks to iOS and Android apps to Amazon’s Kindle Fire. As the Founder of Elephant Head Software, which won the prestigious JD Edwards Innovation Award in 2015, he has also done software projects for Pearson, Verizon, Telefonica, JD Edwards (Oracle), and other billion dollar companies.

Now with Elephant Learning, Dr. Nagrath has taught nearly 200,000 years of mathematics to over 160,000 students around the world, and is on a mission to change the way the world teaches mathematics.

With a Facebook following of over 54k, Aditya has spoken at the University of Denver, and is the author of numerous scientific works, a series of blogs on learning mathematics, as well as the Amazon Best Sellers “Rethinking Math Learning” and "Treating Mathematics Anxiety." For his expertise, Dr. Nagrath has been recognized by the California Department of Education and featured in over 100 podcasts, news articles, interviews, and television/video appearances.

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Aditya Has Been Featured On:

Parenting with Impact

With
Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster

In this episode of Parenting with Impact, Dr. Aditya Nagrath reveals that math anxiety often stems from a gap in understanding rather than a lack of ability. He emphasizes that math is a language many children aren't fluent in, and shifting beliefs—like “I’m not a math person”—can unlock confidence and capability.

Diverse Thinking Different Learning

With
Dr. Karen Wilson

Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, joins Diverse Thinking Different Learning to discuss math anxiety—its origins, misconceptions, and how early struggles can shape a child's confidence and future opportunities. He highlights how beliefs like “I’m not a math person” lead to lifelong avoidance, influencing career paths and even language development. Through his tech-based platform, Dr. Nagrath provides gamified learning solutions to rebuild mathematical confidence, reinforcing that math isn’t just a subject but a gateway to broader success.

Rebel Educator

With
Tanya Sheckley

Dr. Aditya Nagrath, co-founder of Elephant Learning, discusses how confidence and belief are essential in overcoming math anxiety and shaping a child's success in mathematics. He shares practical tools and strategies that help students build a strong foundation, ensuring they develop a positive relationship with math.

Ardan Labs Podcast

With
Bill Kennedy

In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Dr. Aditya Nagrath shares his journey from a PhD in math computer science to founding Elephant Learning, an online math academy that has significantly improved learning math for children. He discusses the importance of foundational math skills, his early experiences with coding, and his career path, including the birth of Elephant Learning. The conversation highlights the intersection of education and technology, emphasizing the need for adaptive learning methods and the role of coding in modern education.

New York Living

With
Marysol Castro, Alex Lee, Tracy Chevrier

Two sisters talk about their experience LIVE on NYC's WPIX 11's "New York Living." As school starts to wrap up and summer approaches many parents worry about their kids taking a break from learning, especially in subjects like math, where practice is crucial. Dr. Aditya Nagrath, the founder of Elephant Learning, a dynamic platform that promises to keep young minds active and engaged all summer long, joined Marysol Castro and Alex on New York Living. They discussed what led Dr. Nagrath to create this program, and how it helps both children and parents.

Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners

With
Dr. Vaish Sarathy

Dr. Vaish Sarathy and Dr. Aditya Nagrath explore why math anxiety emerges earlier and more intensely than other academic fears, especially among children with disabilities. They argue that the issue isn’t math itself, but the emotional weight and misconceptions tied to it—like the myth of not being a “math person.” Their conversation emphasizes meeting learners at their level and rethinking readiness, offering hope to both parents and educators seeking a better path forward.

The summer slide is real. The 30-minute-a-week math hack parents are raving about.

With
Addy Media

Many students lose ground in math over the summer, but one approach is showing promising results with just 30 minutes a week. Dr. Aditya Nagrath, a mathematician and education expert, explains how his platform helps children ages 2 to 16 build lasting math skills, often gaining a full year of progress in just three months.

Elephant Learning Wins “Educational Support System of the Year” in 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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EdTech Breakthrough

Elephant Learning has been named “Educational Support System of the Year” by EdTech Breakthrough for its game-based math platform, which helps students gain a full year of math skills in just three months with 30 minutes of weekly use. The platform blends gamification, adaptive learning algorithms, and live coaching to provide a personalized, engaging math experience from counting to algebra. CEO Aditya Nagrath emphasized their mission to empower children with conceptual understanding and reduce math anxiety.

Elephant Learning Donates $450,000 in Mathematics Education Resources to Schools Across India

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Elephant Learning is donating $450,000 in personalized mathematics education tools to schools across India, aiming to transform math learning through conceptual understanding and adaptive learning.

Raising Healthy Kid Brains

With
Amy Nielson

Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, shares how his math software helps children achieve rapid progress—up to 1.5 years of math in just 10 weeks with minimal weekly use. In his conversation, he breaks down the learning process into three steps—define, recognize, and produce—while emphasizing the importance of bridging the language gap in math and addressing anxiety through personalized understanding