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Empower young minds to turn empathy into action

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Bridge the gap between learning and real-world impact

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Help your child grow wiser about the world one life at a time

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About Us

Inventor

Kathy and Bob Runyan

Bob Runyan grew up in California's emerging Silicon Valley, where early exposure to technology sparked his lifelong curiosity. His travels through Mexico and Europe as a young soccer player deepened his passion for understanding diverse cultures and perspectives.

After serving with the Peace Corps in the Seychelles Islands—where he taught math and computer science—Bob transitioned into computer programming in 1989. In 1996, inspired by technology's potential to build empathy, he conceived software that could simulate life experiences worldwide using real statistical data. This vision led him to found Educational Simulations Inc. and launch RealLives in 2001.

The partnership that would transform RealLives began when Bob met Dr. Parag Mankeeker through the Ashoka Foundation, recognizing his exceptional vision for the platform's global potential.

Dr. Parag Mankeeker is a social technology entrepreneur whose journey spans medicine, public health, and anthropology. His multidisciplinary expertise has driven him to tackle complex social challenges, from developing innovative hospitals to managing disaster response systems.

Parag's work has taken him to the frontlines of understanding global conflicts, including terrorism research in India and Afghanistan. His commitment to positive change has earned him recognition as both an Ashoka Fellow and Salzburg Seminar Fellow.

Now leading RealLives' global expansion, Parag is transforming the platform into a powerful tool for building empathy and socio-emotional learning, advancing the shared dream of creating a more empathetic world.

Leader

Dr. Parag Mankeekar

Working Team

Parag Mankeekar

Team Leader

Ravi Gulhane

CTO

Ajit Ghanekar

Chief Stasitician

Amrapali Pathare

Senior Frontend Developer

Atharva Nijampurkar

Senior Backend Developer

Pankaj Sapkal

Chief Strategist

Vidya Mankeekar

Account and HR

Adarsh Vishwakarma

Frontend Developer

Viraj Kabbur

Product Manager

Bhoomi Luniya

AI Intern

Itinerant Team Members

We extend our deepest gratitude to the many talented professionals from the Neeti team whose significant contributions helped bring this ambitious project to life. Their expertise and dedication laid crucial groundwork for RealLives' continued evolution.

Over the past three years, more than 200 passionate interns from diverse backgrounds and disciplines have poured their energy into this labor of love. These remarkable individuals—spanning fields from technology and education to social sciences and design—have each left their mark on RealLives, contributing fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and countless hours of dedicated work.

We are profoundly grateful to the following organizations for their generous support in connecting us with exceptional talent. By providing outstanding interns who shared our vision for building empathy through technology, these institutions have become integral partners in our mission to create a more understanding world. Their commitment to fostering meaningful educational and professional experiences has directly contributed to RealLives' growth and impact.

To every intern, mentor, and supporting organization—your contributions have not only advanced our platform but have also embodied the very spirit of global collaboration and cultural exchange that RealLives seeks to promote.

Manisha Sathe

Vivek Rishi

Paresh Deshpande

Nikhil Jain

Purva Deshpande

Sateesh Khomne

Namita Pandya

Abhijit Kuljkarni

Aniruddha Bhide

Chaitanya Joshi

Tejas Chitale

Pinaki Dixit

Bob Runyan

Omkar Chandrachud

Makarand Vagaskar

Dilip Kalantri

Dr. Manasi Abhyankar

Lukesh Bundele

Yogini Barde

Aditi Thombre

Ramesh Garudkar

Sarita Karde

Anjani Pathak

Jaganntah Shelar

Sharvari Kulkarni

Get in Touch with Us

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support@reallivesworld.com

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Pune, India