Greycaps is Asia’s largest onstage quizzing and knowledge services company. Since 2003, we have a hugely successful track record of having presented over 6000 shows across 118 destinations of India, UAE, Sultanate of Oman, Sri Lanka, Singapore, UK, Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the USA. We have hosted over 1500 OTT, TV and digital episodes of quizzes.
Our quiz shows have been broadcast on national television channels such as CNBC-TV 18, ET Now, Times NOW, CN-Asia (Singapore), Zee (Dubai), Doordarshan and History Channel, along with various digital platforms. Our clientele includes the Tata Group, TCS, NSE, RBI, Thomas Cook, Tata Steel, Economic Times, Blue Star, Bharat Petroleum, Union Bank of India, Times of Oman to name a few.
We are also India’s largest in-school general knowledge enhancement program, our school-based programs and publications have reached over two million children across India.
Our quiz shows have reached a cumulative viewership of over 20 million. We enjoy a massive digital and social media following of over 30 million globally.
6,000+
Quiz shows across the world
1,500+
OTT, TV and digital episodes
118
Destinations
20M+
Cumulative viewership
2M+
Children in our school programs
30M+
Digital following
OUR VISION
To build a knowledge tribe of curious minds across the world.
OUR MISSION
To ignite human curiosity one fact at a time, one person at a time.
WHO WE ARE
How we Started?
2003
Greycaps is formed and the Global Awareness Program (GAP) is launched with 7 schools.
Greycaps was founded in 2003 by Giri Balasubramaniam (Pickbrain), an acclaimed educator and quizmaster, along with co-founders and core team members who bring extensive experience in education, research, and institutional administration.
Important Milestones
2003
Greycaps is formed and the Global Awareness Program (GAP) is launched with 7 schools.
2004
The renowned Tata Crucible Quiz is born.
2004
Greycaps was invited to host the Times of Oman quiz at Muscat. The Times of Oman quiz grew into a phenomenon with over 7000 spectators, hosted at an amphitheatre
2005
Dr. Edward De Bono graced the National final of Tata Crucible for campuses. Famous for our signature lateral thinking rounds, our quizzes intrigued him, as he was curious to witness a quiz pan out in reality.
2007
MIT USA selects Greycaps for Global Innovation in IT based education for quiz based education.
2009
‘ET Power of Ideas’ picks Greycaps among the Top 3 education Ideas of India.
2008
Tata NEN selects Greycaps as one of India’s hottest start-ups. Greycaps wins the Indira Innovation Foundation Award.
2010
Greycaps becomes India’s largest onstage quizzing company.
2014
Greycaps crosses 1000 quiz shows and marks 10 years of Tata Crucible.
2016
Greycaps executes the RBI Quiz for school children, spanning across 60 cities of India.
2020
Greycaps pioneers quizzing on the digital medium. Greycaps becomes the first to host employee engagement quizzes on the digital medium connecting employees across the globe.
2021
Greycaps hosts highest number of quizzes in a single year on the digital medium.
2023
Greycaps celebrates 10 years of teachertribe.world and 20 years of Greycaps.
2024
Greycaps hosts Tata Crucible Business Quiz for the 20th consecutive year.
2025
Greycaps hosts TCS Inquizitive for the 25th consecutive year.
Our Team
Our Mentors
G. Balasubramanian
Affectionately called BALA SIR, he is a doyen of school education in India. He has held several positions of leadership at CBSE, including Director Academics. He was the brain behind the introduction of several innovations at CBSE. He is also an author, poet and a sought-after speaker at educational conferences world over.
S. Nagarajan
A vastly experienced professional, Nagarajan has worked extensively with organisations like The Ordinance Factory and Mico Bosch. With a keen eye for quality, he led the Total Quality Management deployment at Mico Bosch, resulting in tremendous process improvements. An avid reader, he is a widely travelled person and is a mentor for team Greycaps.
Quiz Hosts
Giri Balasubramaniam (Pickbrain)
Quizmaster & CEO
Giri Balasubramaniam, popularly known as Pickbrain, is an educator and noted quizmaster. He has hosted over 5000 shows across 11 countries and has the distinction of being the only quizmaster in the world to host a quiz at the Royal Opera House, London. He is an alumnus of the iconic Harvard Business School; he is also a masters in Gandhian Philosophy. He is a prolific trainer, motivational speaker and TED orator. A recipient of several awards, he was mentored by none less than Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India.
Rashmi Furtado
Quiz Host, President – New Initiatives, & Co-founder – TeacherTribe.world
Rashmi is a well-known educator and Co-Founder of Teacher Tribe. Miss Furtado is presently a leading professional woman quiz host across Asia. She has hosted over 2000 quiz shows across 60 cities of India and overseas at Kuwait, Singapore and Dubai. She is popular for hosting Tata Crucible, the Union Bank Quiz, RBI Quiz, TCSiON IntelliGem, the Rural IT Quiz, Kuwait Open Quiz to name a few. A recipient of several awards, including a Business World 40 under 40 listing, the Women Economic Forum and Quiz Host of the year 2022 by SMX Business Networks.
Research & Training
Roopa Balasubramaniam
Chief Research Officer
A former teacher turned researcher and content creator, Roopa is the custodian of the Global Awareness Program which has reached over quarter million children. Creating engaging content for children is her passion and she loves to bring life into classrooms through GK. She is an experienced researcher with close to two decades at Greycaps. She specialised in Science and graduated with a university rank to her credit.
Varsha Prasad
AVP – Content & Product Development
Varsha is the Editor of the Teacher Tribe magazine started on the advice of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. She is a Masters degree holder in Communication and a University topper both in her graduation and post-graduation. She passed out of her institute as the Best All-round student. She has been part of the editorial team of the Global Awareness Program, for over a decade now. Apart from her work she loves music, travelling, reading and watching her favourite TV shows. She has been with Greycaps for over a decade, having joined the team as a young college intern to grow to lead the content team. She is a well-known face with the teacher community across India.
Shravan Shetty
Career Coach & Trainer
Shravan has close to two decades of experience in Coaching, Leadership Transformation and Career Development. He has an MBA from Ohio University and international accreditations in Coaching from NCDA (USA). He has worked closely with the UN, UNICEF and UNDP on several projects. He has addressed Corporates from Fortune 500 Companies as well as young people across educational institutions across geographies in India, Malaysia, Oman and Kuwait. He has facilitated 1000+ leadership and career development programs for school and college students. He is a recipient of the Glantor X Future 100 social impact leaders 2023 list as well as the Ohio University Leadership Award.
Operations
Anand Tirumalai
Chief Administrative Officer
A rare professional who thrives on problems, if Anand is not solving a crisis, chances are that he is on leave that day! A man who can work round the clock when required, he heads the quiz operations and manages over 250 shows each year. He is a multi-tasker who handles large clients of the company like Tata Sons, NSE, TCS, Thomas Cook, RBI, Bharat Petroleum and Union Bank of India to name a few.
Business Development
Niharika Jain
National Head – School Engagement
Niharika Jain is a versatile professional with a strong background in financial analysis, health/nutrition and relationship management. With a keen interest in health and nutrition, she holds a masters degree in Yoga and meditation. She spent 5 years in the banking & financial sector before deciding to move to the education industry. She has been with Greycaps for over a decade. Through her vibrant and all round lifestyle, she exemplifies the harmonious blend of motherhood, travel, fitness, and veganism. She is a prolific anchor who has hosted the prestigious Brand Bengaluru Ideathon, hosted Young Leaders Programs across schools and for HDFC and also anchored an Aspiring Principals Summit.
Chandrasekar M.
National Head – Business Development
Chandrasekar heads the sales team at Greycaps. He holds an engineering degree in electronics and communication, but he chooses to communicate with schools on our knowledge enriched programs. He builds relationships with schools and drives revenue growth. Apart from traveling to cities for school visits, he is a barefoot marathon runner having completed multiple marathons across India, Berlin, London, Sydney and Singapore. He is also an avid reader who has been with Greycaps for over 15 years.
Testimonials
“Pickbrain is a teacher. It is just that his method of teaching is different and his classroom is an auditorium.”
APJ Abdul Kalam
Former President of India
“Pickbrain’s research and usage of information is so thoughtful and creative, with all my thinking hats I could not crack him.”
Edward De Bono
Lateral Thinking Guru
“Quiz, like mountain climbing, is a sport where you keep learning and never know what comes next.”
Bachendri Pal
Speaking at the Tata Steel Quiz, hosted by Greycaps
“Those who are on the side of finding solutions to problems are the ones who will win a Nobel Prize one day.”
Sudha Murthy
Speaking at Brand Bengaluru Ideathon organised by Greycaps
“The Infosys Aspirations 2020 initiative is one of the most empowering youth engagement initiatives powered by us.”
Narayana Murthy
Infosys
“This quiz has been a platform to make young India understand Digital is a default option for their lives. Giri has raised the bar each year and is a wonderful ambassador for the youth and us.”
N Chandrasekaran
Chairman, Tata Sons
“Thoroughly enjoyed quizmaster Giri’s style and the quality of his questions.”
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Speaking at the VG Siddhartha Memorial Quiz, hosted by Greycaps
“Making a subject like banking and finance, fun oriented and interesting is one thing. Making young India learn to join the dots and think is another. Appreciate the way RBIQ is done by Giri and his team.”
Raghuram Rajan
Former RBI Governor