Episode Description

Mike shares his journey into education and starting his own tutoring business. He discusses the state of the tutoring business in Canada and worldwide, highlighting the challenges in the public education system and the growth of private education. Mike also talks about the Chinese mainland community's investment in private education and the potential for India to capitalize on the changing landscape in China. He criticizes China's policy of restricting private tutoring and emphasizes the importance of open societies and access to quality education. Mike discusses the potential for white people to be interested in coming to India for business opportunities, similar to what happened in China. He highlights the challenges of cultural and linguistic expertise, as well as the need for local political connections. Mike shares his plan to visit India and network in person to overcome these challenges. He also expresses his belief in the power of India's democratic system and the potential for India to become a global leader in education. Mike discusses the problems in the US education system, including the lack of meeting standards and the increasing inequality caused by technological advancements. He shares his long-term vision of turning ACE Education into a non-profit and providing speech and debate programs to every student in India.