The 100 NRIs – 2026: Pratham Mittal, Founder, Tetr College of Business

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Pratham Mittal is a visionary serial entrepreneur dedicated to transforming global business education through innovative, experiential learning institutions. As the Founder of Tetr College of Business and Masters’ Union, he has established platforms that prioritise practical, real-world engagement, effectively bridging the traditional gap between academia and industry.

Mittal’s overarching ambition is to position these institutions among the world’s top 10 business schools within the next five years. Masters’ Union, launched in September 2021 and based in India, is committed to cultivating future business leaders by offering immersive programmes led by industry CXOs, start-up founders, and venture capitalists.

In 2024, Mittal launched Tetr College of Business to extend his vision globally. Designed for a new generation of borderless entrepreneurs, students at Tetr traverse seven countries, including USA, Italy, Singapore, Argentina, UAE, India, and Ghana; building and managing ventures in each location. The inaugural cohort comprises over 110 students from more than 45 nationalities, including climate activists, TEDx speakers, and venture-backed entrepreneurs. In their first semester in Dubai, students launched 20 dropshipping businesses, generating over US$138,000 in revenue with an average profit margin of 38 percent.

Unlike traditional learning models. Tetr’s radical approach eschews traditional grading; instead, performance is assessed through revenue, profitability, and real-world success metrics. Its curriculum integrates business simulations, startup incubation, and collaborations with industry leaders, ensuring students gain unparalleled hands-on experience.

Mittal’s academic background includes studies in Computer Science and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he co-founded Outgrow, an interactive content platform that serves over 20,000 businesses globally, including Nike, Tesla, and The New York Times.

Mittal’s achievements have been recognised nationally; he ranked on Forbes India’s prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ list, Entrepreneur 35 under 35 list in 2025 highlighting his influence and potential within India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The launch of Masters’ Union and Tetr exemplifies his commitment to redefining business education on a global scale. Unlike traditional models, Tetr’s curriculum is driven by industry collaboration, global mobility, and a focus on tangible outcomes. The institution’s success in its inaugural year; receiving over 100,000 applications and generating significant revenue; validates the high demand for experiential learning.

Aligned with UAE Vision 2031, Pratham’s vision is to catalyse startup creation, and deliver sector-focused skilling across AI, sustainability, fintech, and design, while establishing centres of excellence in entrepreneurship, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies to generate applied research, industry insights, and policy-relevant thought leadership, alongside the development of a Future of Tech Museum – a national engagement hub showcasing advances in AI, robotics, and climate tech to drive public learning and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.

Looking ahead, Mittal’s strategic priorities include expanding Tetr’s international footprint, introducing programmes in AI and liberal arts, and attracting diverse, high-calibre students. Through his innovative ventures, Pratham Mittal is redefining what it means to study business; placing students at the centre of real-world challenges and empowering them to lead in the global economy.

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