86: Fixing Problems in the Indian Education System: Insights from Arjun Nair, Co-Founder of Great Learning

1947 Rise

English - December 15, 2023 04:55 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MB
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Arjun Nair is the Co-Founder and President of Great Learning.
Great Learning is India's leading provider for online professional & higher education.
In 2021, BYJU’S Acquired Great Learning for $600 Million. Great Learnings was bootstrapped.

Timeline:
00:00: Top Moments
00:38: Intro to pod
02:00: Early life and shaping moments
09:56: Return to India and founding Great Learning
16:03: Evolution of online learning and its future
22:44: Key issues in Indian education and solutions
28:55: Advice for diasporas for seizing opportunities in India
33:29: A glimpse into a typical day
35:52: Yoga practice
38:30: Alternative passions without constraints
40:34: Exploring the person beyond the professional persona