Abhijith M is the Co-Founder of Eight Times Eight, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing chess learning platforms, reimagining how strategic thinking, cognition, and decision-making are nurtured in young minds at scale. An alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce (B.Com Hons) and Delhi Law School (LL.B), Abhijith brings a rare interdisciplinary lens, spanning education, policy, and technology, shaped further by his professional experience with the United Nations Office. A former international chess player who represented India at the World Junior Chess Championship, a Bronze Medallist at SGFI Under-19 Nationals, and a Kerala State Champion, he blends competitive excellence with entrepreneurial foresight. Abhijith’s journey offers a compelling perspective on how platforms, pedagogy, and purpose-driven innovation can future-proof talent and unlock human potential in a rapidly evolving digital decade.