Episode Description

In this conversation, Sushil shares his entrepreneurial journey in the education sector, starting from his early days of establishing a preschool to building K-12 schools. He discusses the challenges faced in the Indian education system, the importance of pedagogy, and his transition from running schools to supporting existing ones. Sushil emphasizes the need for effective teaching methods and the role of technology in enhancing learning outcomes. He reflects on the lessons learned throughout his journey and the changes implemented to improve education. In this conversation, Sushil discusses the transformative journey of education in India, emphasizing the importance of understanding over rote learning, the role of parents as stakeholders, and the integration of technology in pedagogy. He shares insights on building a scalable education model, the significance of STEM education, and the future direction of the Indian education system, advocating for a focus on real-life skills and continuous improvement in educational practices.

Key Takeaways

Sushil started his entrepreneurial journey in education after class 12.
He built two K-12 schools in Ahmedabad by 2016.
Sushil pivoted to support existing schools instead of expanding his own.
He faced challenges in the Indian education system, including rote learning and lack of infrastructure.
Sushil spent three years learning and implementing effective pedagogies.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding pre-knowledge in students.
Sushil advocates for a purpose-driven approach to teaching.
He believes in empowering students to answer any question, not just rote memorization.
Sushil's journey reflects a continuous improvement mindset in education.
He aims to reach 25,000 schools in the next three years. Understanding the chapter improves student attention in class.
Parents are crucial stakeholders in the education process.
Technology can reduce the burden on teachers.
Cost optimization is key to making education affordable.
Schools are already spending significantly on educational resources.
Value for money is essential in the education sector.
STEM education enhances conceptual understanding.
The future of education should focus on real-life skills.
Continuous improvement in products is necessary for growth.
Learning is a journey that requires constant adaptation.

Meet Our Guest

Sushil comes with the vision to empower our existing educational system by improving the learning outcomes of each child in our country by educating the stakeholders about innovative pedagogy techniques, STEM kits and AI-based learning management systems, He started his journey a decade ago by starting two K12 schools and developed various tech-based solutions to enhance the learning outcomes of the students studying there but soon he realised that these solutions should reach out to each child globally so with this goal he started his venture called Saarthi pedagogy which is now providing learning solutions to 1300 plus schools and 1,50,000 plus children PAN India and the aim is not just to make our future generations literate but also educated so that they can change the society and the country in there own unique way.