About Us


Imagine a world where you can learn from the brightest minds on the planet while exploring the most awe-inspiring places – where you can fuse academic excellence with an unforgettable adventure with an exclusive community of passionate learners. Introducing SternaXP, an experiential learning platform driven by the expertise of boutique consultancy Hearth Advisors.

Our diverse range of programmes provides students with engaging and interactive experiences crafted in collaboration with the world’s leading industry experts. Unlike an adventure tourism venture or an exam prep startup, SternaXP is a distinct experiential learning platform that fosters critical thinking and intellectual inquiry through hands-on activities and thrilling exploration.

What We Do


Whether it’s engineering, mathematics, physics, or the arts, SternaXP strives to create something for everyone. This could mean designing and racing your own go-kart under the guidance of the world’s most accomplished automobile engineers or grappling with the most complex challenges in data science under the tutelage of Nobel Laureates. Envision exploring the mysteries of the universe with tools accessible only to the most decorated scientists. Perhaps playing football on the sport’s most hallowed grounds and being coached by the experts who train the greats. These are just some of the possibilities that await you at SternaXP.

The Sterna Difference

SternaXP is a meticulously crafted pre-college platform for ambitious and inquisitive students who crave academic rigour and intellectual stimulation. We offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with top academics in breathtaking locations, fostering an environment that nurtures learning and knowledge creation. Participants not only gain exclusive access to renowned scholars, but also benefit from mentorship, recognition, and the chance to broaden their horizons. Our programmes provide a transformative experience, empowering young minds to explore, evolve, and make meaningful contributions to the world around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you have identified a programme that interests you, please click on the 'Express Interest' button and fill up the form that appears.

Click on the 'Get in Touch' button and write to us with any questions you may have.

Each of our programmes is clearly defined and explained - click on the programme of your choice to read about its specifics. Write to us on the registered email ID or phone number for any additional information.

Yes. Each of our participants receive an official certificate that is co-signed by our prestigious partners.

Yes. Our programmes have been carefully planned and executed with the help of our partners, which may help you in your future academic and career goals.

Programme costs are listed under 'Programme Details'. Get in touch with us for more information.

Our exclusive programmes are designed for ambitious high school students who are looking to expand their horizons through global academic experiences. Please check for specific requirements as detailed under each programme.

Batch strength and duration vary from programme to programme. You will find these details specified under the programme of your choice.

All our programmes have a rigourous academic curriculum designed in collaboration with our partners. Typically, programmes have a pre-learning component, an on-site learning component, and a capstone project.

Meet the Team


We are a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds, dedicated to giving new meaning to experiential learning. Our team combines deep expertise with a shared commitment to empowering students and educators via academically rigorous, expertly curated, and riveting educational programmes that are created in collaboration with top minds and institutions from across the globe.

Shashank Vira

Shashank Vira, CEO of SternaXP, has three decades of diverse experience in entrepreneurship and education. With a background in international leadership, expertise in private equity, and notable contributions to education financing, Shashank brings with him a nuanced understanding of the field. His academic focus spans curriculum development at the high school and university levels in both India and the UK. Shashank is an academic and innovator, positioning SternaXP as a formidable force in education.

Shashank Vira

Gaurav Sachdev

Gaurav Sachdeva, Senior Manager at SternaXP, handles general business operations. A management professional, Gaurav brings over a decade of expertise in skill development, education, e-commerce, CSR & philanthropy, and consulting. After completing a double MBA, he took on key roles at Teach for India, BlinkIt, Welspun Industries, and the HCL Group.

Gaurav Sachdev

Shriya Sharma

Shriya Sharma, Deputy Manager, Product Development and Digital Marketing, has been in the media and communications for a decade. Formally trained as a journalist, she worked at national dailies such as the Times of India and The New Indian Express before transitioning to the EdTech space. She has held founding member roles at two education ventures, handling diverse roles.

Shriya Sharma

Malvika Dwarkadas

Malvika Dwarkadas is a senior consultant at Hearth Advisors, specialising in marketing and education consultancy. She studied English literature at Ashoka University, where she developed a strong foundation in critical thinking and analysis. Malvika has contributed to a news magazine that simplified global current affairs for children, and also launched her own initiative, designed to introduce critical thinking, theoretical ideas, and news breakdowns to children through interactive sessions.

Malvika Dwarkadas

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