Building Tomorrow's Neural Network Experts

We started Straves because we saw something missing in how people learn about neural networks. Most programs either dive too deep into theory or stay too shallow for real applications. We found the middle ground – practical, hands-on education that actually prepares you for what's coming next in AI.

Neural network visualization showing interconnected nodes representing our educational approach

Our Journey in Neural Networks

From a small team with big ideas to India's go-to resource for practical neural network education

Early 2022
The Beginning
Started in a shared workspace in Meerut with three people who couldn't find the kind of neural network training they wanted to take themselves. We spent months talking to developers, students, and companies about what was actually needed versus what was being taught.
Mid 2022
First Program Launch
Launched our first cohort with 12 participants. We learned as much as they did – maybe more. The feedback was clear: people wanted real projects, not just theoretical exercises. So we completely redesigned our approach around actual industry applications.
Late 2023
Industry Recognition
Local tech companies started reaching out because our graduates were solving problems differently. They understood not just how to implement neural networks, but when to use them and when simpler solutions worked better.
2024
Expanding Reach
Moved to our current location and expanded beyond basic neural networks. Added specialized tracks in computer vision, natural language processing, and practical deployment strategies. Our alumni network grew to over 200 professionals across India.
2025
Looking Forward
This year we're focusing on advanced applications and helping experienced developers transition into AI roles. Our autumn 2025 programs will include hands-on work with emerging architectures and real client projects.

What Makes Our Approach Different

Real Projects First

Every concept gets tested on actual problems. You'll work with datasets from Indian companies and build solutions for real challenges, not textbook examples.

Industry Context

We teach you to think like a professional who needs to justify why neural networks are the right choice – or when they're not. Business context matters as much as technical skill.

Practical Deployment

Learning to build a model is just the start. We cover optimization, scaling, monitoring, and maintenance – the stuff that actually matters when your model goes live.

Ongoing Support

Join a community of practitioners who continue learning together. Our alumni regularly share insights, collaborate on projects, and help each other navigate career transitions.

We're not trying to turn everyone into research scientists. We're building practical expertise for developers and technologists who want to use neural networks to solve real problems in Indian businesses and beyond.

Arjun Mehta, Lead Technical Instructor at Straves

Arjun Mehta

Lead Technical Instructor

The People Behind Straves

Our team combines academic background with industry experience. Arjun spent five years building machine learning systems for fintech companies before joining us. He got frustrated watching talented developers struggle with neural networks because most resources were either too basic or too theoretical.

What drives us is seeing that moment when concepts click – when someone realizes they can actually build and deploy neural networks that solve real problems. We've all been there ourselves, struggling through confusing tutorials and incomplete examples.

We keep our programs small and focused because we want to know each participant personally. By the end of our programs, you're not just another graduate – you're part of a network of professionals we stay connected with long after the formal training ends.