American micro-blogging and social networking service Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari steps down from his post after a three-year stint, said in his Twitter post.

Manish is all set to join an ed-tech venture, having a partnership with Tanay Pratap, who has worked as a senior software engineer with the American tech company Microsoft.

Maheshwari, who had been transferred to the US in August this year, shared the news in a tweet, “After close to three years, I am leaving Twitter to dedicate myself to #education and #teaching. While it is with a heavy heart that I leave Twitter, I am excited about the impact that can be created globally through education.”

He also noted, “We will start by imparting employability training via a virtually immersive platform, which we are calling #Metaversity.”

On his Twitter account, he also highlighted how Covid-19 has fundamentally changed not only the skills needed to be successful in the new economy but also how those skills are imparted, and the role technology, particularly metaverse can play.

“#Education is very close to my heart. I have been a teacher since high school while growing up in a middle-class household in India’s hinterland. Even at Wharton, I paid for my education by being a teaching assistant. This is an opportunity to go back to my roots,” he said.

Manish also noted that Metaversity is particularly relevant for women in emerging markets as it equalizes the playing field.

“Our vision is a high-quality and socially immersive learning experience for everyone, delivered to them wherever they are, at a price they can afford. I am looking forward to your support as we build the team and raise the funds to deliver on this #Metavarsity vision,” Manish added.

Prior to Twitter, Maheshwari was the CEO of Network18 Digital. He has also worked with organisations including Flipkart and P&G, among others.