Milestone · Education & Skilling

The Speakers United marks 7 years of debate-based learning

By Startup Enthusiast · 29 July 2026

What they do

The Speakers United (TSU) is a Gurgaon-based platform that uses debate to teach leadership, critical thinking and communication

Launched in 2019, it has mentored over 5,000 students from Grade 4 to 12 and remains bootstrapped

The Speakers United (TSU) was launched in Gurgaon in 2019

The Speakers United (TSU) was launched in 2019 in Gurgaon.
It is a mentorship-led future skills platform that uses debate to develop leadership, critical thinking, communication and confidence.
TSU targets students from Grade 4 through Grade 12.
Its programmes include debate, public speaking, leadership development, pitching and communication.
Since inception, TSU has mentored more than 5,000 students.
Many students stay associated for 6-7 years, even after moving to college.
The company was bootstrapped from inception and never intended to be just another debating academy.
The fifth edition of its flagship programme The Big Experience was held earlier in 2026 as an AI-free, gadget-free debating programme.

The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025 lists analytical thinking as the most sought-after skill globally.
TSU's focus on debate and critical thinking aligns with this global demand.
The platform's long student retention (6-7 years) suggests strong engagement and value.

TSU is a mentorship-led future skills platform based in Gurgaon.
It uses debate as the core method to develop leadership, critical thinking, communication and confidence.
Its target audience is students from Grade 4 to Grade 12.
Programmes offered include debate, public speaking, leadership development, pitching and communication.
TSU has mentored more than 5,000 students since its launch in 2019.
Many students remain associated for 6-7 years, even after moving to college.
The company is bootstrapped and has not raised external funding.