Our Story

Built by someone who lived the struggle

PrepTalk wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born from the frustration of not being able to express what you know — simply because no one taught you how.

The Story Behind PrepTalk

Growing up in Hyderabad, I was always curious, always eager to learn. But there was one thing that held me back — English. During my B.Tech years, I struggled to understand lectures, struggled to participate in discussions, and struggled to express the ideas I knew I had inside me. It wasn't a lack of intelligence. It was a lack of the right environment to develop communication skills.

When I moved to the UK for my Master's at Oxford Brookes University, everything changed. I saw students who had been learning languages and communication as a core part of their education since school. They weren't smarter — they were better prepared. They had years of structured practice in expressing themselves clearly, confidently, and professionally.

That gap hit me hard. I realized millions of students in India — students just like me — are technically brilliant but held back because they never had access to that kind of structured communication training. Not everyone can afford a language coach. Not everyone has the environment to practice. And by the time you're in a job interview or a professional setting, it's already too late to start.

That's why I built PrepTalk. An AI-powered platform that gives every student what I wished I had — a patient, always-available coach that helps you practice real conversations, improve your fluency, and build the confidence to express yourself without fear. No judgement. No pressure. Just honest practice and real progress.

If you're reading this and thinking "that sounds like me" — then this platform was built for you.

The Journey

2022

The idea takes shape while studying in the UK

2023

Research & development begins in Hyderabad

2024

PrepTalk platform launches with AI interview coaching

2025

Learn → Coach → Test model for schools & institutes

What We Believe

These aren't corporate values. They're personal convictions that shape every decision we make.

Built from Experience

PrepTalk exists because we lived the problem. Not from a boardroom — from real classrooms and real struggles.

No Shortcuts

Real fluency takes practice. We don't sell tricks — we build genuine communication skills through AI-powered practice.

Technology for Access

AI coaching that was once only available to the privileged few, now accessible to every student, everywhere.

Empathy First

We understand the fear of speaking up. PrepTalk is a safe space — no judgement, just progress.

Founder

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Maruthi Prasad Bantu

Founder & CEO

Automotive Engineer turned EdTech founder. M.Sc. from Oxford Brookes University (UK), ex-BMW MINI quality engineering team. Built PrepTalk from personal experience — struggling with English during his B.Tech in Hyderabad, then discovering the power of structured communication training while studying and working in the UK.

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Let's Build This Together

Whether you're a student who wants to improve, a teacher who wants better tools, or someone who believes communication should be accessible to all — we'd love to hear from you.