Rabani Garg
Education Researcher | Youth, New Media & Technology in Education
Founder | Angel & Early-Stage Investor
Research
I am an education researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. My work sits at the intersection of digital literacies, youth studies, and critical platform studies — examining how young people participate in digitally mediated environments and how we can design equitable, technology-rich learning spaces.
Current projects: Writing with AI (Penn URF) · Write4Change (NSF) · Digital Discourse (JSMF)
Past Work
Thinkling
Co-founder & Editor · 2013
An Indian magazine for curious children aged 7+, exploring art, science, literature, history, and sports through stories, interviews, and activities.
Reading Caterpillar
Founder · 2009
A children's library and literary program in New Delhi, engaging over 1,000 families through reading groups, author visits, and community workshops.
Slainte
Founder · 2004
A health and wellness company working with CSR objectives to set up community health and wellbeing projects.
Investing
View portfolio →Angel investor backing mission-driven founders at pre-seed and seed. My portfolio concentrates at the intersection of ethical technology, women's health, and expanded access — with ~70% of investments supporting female founders.