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.

Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins The Hamilton Review to share how Elephant Learning is transforming the way children engage with mathematics. He explains why traditional teaching often leaves students behind and how his system helps them overcome math anxiety. With just 10 minutes a day, three times a week, students can advance years ahead in their math skills. Drawing on his background as a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science and decades of experience in software engineering, Dr. Nagrath describes his mission to change the way the world teaches math. He highlights success stories from over 160,000 students worldwide and emphasizes the importance of building confidence in young learners.
Aditya Nagrath recognizes that math anxiety is a real challenge for many students, and he identifies memorization as one of its main causes. To address this, he wrote Treating Mathematics Anxiety and developed the Elephant Learning system, both of which emphasize building true understanding of mathematical concepts rather than rote memorization. His approach is so effective that he guarantees students can master a full year of mathematics in just three months using his system. In this podcast episode, Aditya shares his insights and practical steps to help children overcome math anxiety.
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.
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.
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.
Unlike most PhD candidates who dream of teaching at a prestigious university, Aditya Nagrath dreamt of creating a solution to a problem that so many kids in our country face: math. Over the last 4+ years, Aditya has been helping kids learn math a different way - an easier and more effective way - with Elephant Learning. After working as a software developer for a number of years, Aditya knew he had to go out on his own in order to make the kind of impact he knew he was capable of making. And so he did. Using only 10 minutes per day of a student’s time, Elephant Learning guarantees that a student will learn one year of math in only three months. How can they so confidently make such a guarantee? Tune in to find out. You can find Aditya on LinkedIn (let him know you found him through the Startup Happy Hour podcast), and don’t forget to check out Elephant Learning at the links below!
Aditya Nagrath – Elephant Learning, 1 Year in 3 Months - Dr Aditya Nagrath joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show discussing the company he founded. Elephant Learning is a math academy. Aditya wanted to create a platform that would help, not only get students caught up, but also open higher-level math to those that crave more. Aditya's program creates a foundation that allows kids to learn a year's worth of math in 3 months. The system works because they focus on teaching math as a language. As us parents struggle to teach our kids via remote learning, Elephant Learning offers fantastic resources for learning math.
The consistency in aligning mission to every action your company takes ... well, that takes effort! During times of change and disruption, focusing may seem daunting, yet it is important to recognize when to pause and assess and intentionally move forward, focused on the actions that create coherent results with regard to your strategic plan. Jess Dewell interviews Dr. Aditya Nagrath, CEO of Elephant Learning; Jeff Bermant, CEO of Virtual World Computing; and Tallis Salamatian author and entrepreneur about the importance of refocusing in business.
Dr. Aditya Nagrath PhD, founder and creator of the Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, created the Amazon Best Seller "Rethinking Math Learning" to help parents learn the best methods for teaching their children mathematics. Buy using the link below and save almost 50% to list price on Amazon while also supporting our small business.
Aditya Nagrath is the founder and CEO of Elephant Learning which is a math learning platform that guarantees students will learn a full year of math in just three months in less 30 minutes per week. Dr Nagrath bootstrapped elephant learning four years ago and has seen huge growth numbers in terms of users, market shares, revenue. He also has a PhD in Math and Computer Science has experienced as a Software Engineer at the educational giant Pearson and a continuous passion in Mathematics.