Hello, I’m Revati — a software engineer by training, a mother by heart, and now, the founder of Vaani.
After spending 15 years in Seattle, WA, working with companies like Amazon and Microsoft, I returned to India last year. My love for Indian culture and languages has always been deep, and I wanted my children to experience the same rich heritage. So, we said goodbye to one beautiful home and came back to another.
In the quiet moments of resettling — amidst the chaos of new schools, new streets, and new rhythms — I took a pause. A pause to reflect, to reconnect, and to ask myself: What now?That’s when Vaani began to take shape.
🌱 The Seeds of Vaani
Vaani is the culmination of many experiences, here are 3 of those:
- Learning Sanskrit at 35, during the pandemic, with a colicky toddler in tow. It was like a fog lifted from my brain. The language was so beautiful, so immersive, that I felt new windows open in my mind. It was pure joy — a kind of meditation. This experience made me realize the power of learning new languages, at any age.
- Watching my children assimilate into Indian life with ease, thanks to their comfort with Marathi and Sanskrit. In the whirlwind of starting over, language was one less thing to worry about. It became a bridge, not a barrier.
- Struggling to find engaging Hindi classes for my son. The teachers were well-meaning, but the approach was dry, academic, and — in his words — boring. I had to push him to attend every time. That’s when I knew: language learning shouldn’t feel like a chore.
🎶 Why Vaani?
Vaani is built on the belief that language is not just a tool — it’s a treasure. It’s how we pass down lullabies, stories, jokes, proverbs, and prayers.
We live in a world where families are spread across continents, cultures, and time zones. And yet, a simple phrase like “आजी, तू कशी आहेस? (Ājī, tū kashī āhes?) or “தாத்தா, நீங்க எப்படி இருக்கீங்க? (Thāththā, neenga eppadi irukkinga?)” can light up a grandparent’s face on Facetime. That’s the magic we want to nurture.
India has 121 languages and over 19,500 dialects. Each one carries centuries of wisdom, emotion, and identity. An English translation can never quite match the goosebumps of सागरा प्राण तळमळला Sāgara prāṇa talamalala) or একলা চলো রে. (ekla cholo re)
At Vaani, we’re not just teaching language. We’re protecting heritage. We’re creating joyful, playful, musical, no-pressure learning spaces where kids want to come back — again and again.
We’re here to help your child feel proud of their roots, fluent in their culture, and connected to their family — no matter where in the world they live.
With love and language,
Revati
Founder, Vaani
From our last vacation in pacific northwest before returning to India
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