Our first investor didn't believe in the education business model, thinking it was a bad investment, but they were primarily interested because I had previously sold a company to Google.

We faced a significant challenge with distribution, as it's tough to get parents and teachers to adopt new technology, often requiring a one-on-one approach without any scale or leverage.

It's crucial for business schools to have practitioners involved in teaching, as outdated models can lead to a disconnect between theory and real-world application.

We need to help the 98% of society who aren't natural autodidacts learn how to teach themselves effectively.

The moment of realization that they needed to pivot came when they observed that students were distracted by Facebook during class, indicating their product was not engaging enough.

Motivation is key in education; if a child is motivated, they will engage with learning, but many feel lost in large classes.

Students are still interacting with traditional educational materials rather than engaging in AI-enabled learning environments that offer personalized experiences.

I believe AI tutors will become essential for learning, but there will always be a need for human guidance and motivation in education.

The traditional education system often overlooks why some students fail, assuming it's the students' fault rather than the school's approach.