Building Intelligence
That Lasts
Instigence was created to address a gap in how we approach intelligence — both human and artificial. Not as something to consume, but as something to build.
The Origin Story
Instigence began with two observations that wouldn't let go.
Observation 1: Children Learn Wrong
Amit Gupta's son Aarav was curious, capable, and frustrated. School taught him to memorize formulas instead of understanding principles. To follow prescribed methods instead of solving problems his own way. To optimize for test scores instead of building real capability.
"I watched my son ask profound questions about how things work, only to be told the answer would come 'later' — which usually meant never. I saw him solve problems creatively, only to be marked wrong because he didn't show the 'right' work. The system wasn't building intelligence. It was suppressing it."
Observation 2: Executives Delegate Wrong
As Founding CTO of NIUM and founder of three AI companies, Amit worked with hundreds of executives navigating AI transformation. Smart people. Experienced leaders. And almost all of them were paralyzed by inertia.
"They delegated AI decisions to junior team members because they 'didn't know how to code.' They hired consultants to tell them what AI could do. They waited for clarity before acting. Meanwhile, AI — the most important technology shift of our time — was happening without them."
Both problems had the same root cause: treating intelligence as something you consume rather than something you build.
Children were taught to consume pre-digested knowledge. Executives consumed expert opinions. Neither was building the capability to think independently, learn continuously, or create solutions themselves.
Instigence was created to fix this. Not with more content to consume, but with systems that help people build real intelligence — the kind that compounds over time.
Our Philosophy
Depth Over Speed
Modern education and corporate training optimize for speed. Cover more material. Compress timelines. Move faster.
We optimize for depth. Real understanding takes time. True capability requires practice. Lasting intelligence can't be rushed.
This doesn't mean we're slow — it means we don't confuse activity with progress, or coverage with mastery. We build from first principles. We work until understanding is complete. We value one concept deeply understood over ten superficially covered.
Personalized Paths
Standardized education assumes everyone learns the same way, at the same pace, toward the same goals. This is efficient for institutions. It's terrible for learners.
Every person comes with different knowledge, different strengths, different goals, and different ways of thinking. Instigence programs adapt to the individual, not the other way around.
For children, this means level-based progression that starts where they are. For executives, it means building applications relevant to their actual work. For organizations, it means training customized to their industry and challenges.
Personalization isn't a luxury. It's the only way to build real capability.
Real Intelligence
Intelligence isn't what you know. It's what you can do with what you know.
We measure success by capability, not credentials. Can you break down complex problems? Build solutions from first principles? Learn independently? Apply knowledge to new situations? Think critically about information?
These capabilities are harder to measure than test scores or course completions. They're also infinitely more valuable.
Real intelligence compounds. Each thing you build makes the next thing easier. Each problem you solve makes you better at solving the next one. This is what we optimize for.
The Founder
Amit Gupta
Founder & CEO, Instigence
Amit Gupta is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience building systems that scale. As Founding CTO of NIUM, he built payment infrastructure that grew from 5,000 to 3 million daily transactions, navigating complex regulatory environments across dozens of jurisdictions.
He has since founded three AI companies: Konfirmity (security-driven compliance), Mockingjay, and Vulneron — each applying AI to solve complex enterprise problems.
But Instigence is different. It's not about building technology. It's about building people. Specifically, it's about building the intelligence capabilities that matter in an AI-native world.
Amit started Bodh for his son Aarav when traditional education wasn't enough. He created Karta and Samuh after watching executives delegate the most important technology decisions of their careers. He built Raksha and Niti because AI adoption without governance is reckless.
"Intelligence isn't taught. It's built. And building it properly — whether for a child, an executive, or an organization — requires systems designed for depth, personalization, and real capability. That's what Instigence does."
Experience
25+ Years in Technology
10+ Years in Fintech
Companies Founded
NIUM (Founding CTO)
Konfirmity, Mockingjay, Vulneron
Why Sanskrit Names?
Each Instigence program is named using Sanskrit — one of the oldest languages of human knowledge and philosophical inquiry.
The names aren't decorative. They're meaningful:
Bodh (बोध)
"Awakening" — the process of understanding dawning
Karta (कर्ता)
"The Doer" — one who acts and creates
Samuh (समूह)
"Group/Collective" — strength through unity
Raksha (रक्षा)
"Protection" — safeguarding what matters
Niti (नीति)
"Policy/Principles" — ethical conduct and governance
These aren't just program names. They're reminders of what we're building toward.
Ready to Build?
Whether you're looking for personalized learning for your child, AI capabilities for yourself, or transformation for your team — we have a program designed for you.