Parag Agrawal was a typical topper, had focus and innovation: Teachers

Mumbai | Tuesday | 30th November, 2021

Summary:

Mumbai, Nov 30 (PTI) Elated over their pupil’s elevation as the CEO of microblogging giant Twitter, Parag Agrawal’s former teachers on Tuesday said he had all it takes to excel, adding that focus and innovation made him stand out.

“He was a typical topper type material.

He was extremely well-organised and very well-behaved.

He had all the qualities in him to excel in academics in IIT-Bombay,” said Prof Supratim Biswas of the department of Computer Science and Engineering of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

“We get toppers from all over the country.

But to top among all of them requires a special calibre,” Biswas said, noting that Agrawal, winner of a silver medal at the IIT, was awarded the Young Alumni Achiever Award in 2019.