Episode Description

In this episode, Raghu Pandey shares his journey from a small town in India to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses his early life, education, and the pivotal moment when he decided to drop out of his master's program to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Raghu reflects on the challenges he faced, the support from his family, and the evolution of his business ideas, including the transition from his first venture to iMature. The conversation highlights the importance of personal experiences and choices in shaping one's career path. In this conversation, Raghu Pandey shares his journey from dropping out of his master's program to becoming an entrepreneur focused on networking and technology. He discusses his passion for connecting people through technology, leading to the creation of City Vala, a platform that connects service providers and consumers. He later transitioned to iBranch, an EdTech company that aimed to facilitate knowledge sharing in colleges. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the challenges faced in building these ventures, particularly in terms of funding and user adoption. In this conversation, Raghu Pandey discusses the evolution of his educational initiatives, focusing on the concept of 'Internet Maturity' and the challenges faced in bridging knowledge gaps among students. He reflects on the transition from his initial venture, iBranch, to the establishment of iMature, emphasizing the importance of understanding market needs and the shift towards online education. The discussion highlights the significance of addressing both latent needs and expressed demands in the educational landscape. In this conversation, Raghu Pandey discusses the emerging field of digital citizenship in India, emphasizing the need for awareness and education in this area. He highlights the importance of validating market demand through direct engagement with potential clients, such as teachers and parents. The discussion also covers the skills encompassed in digital citizenship and internet maturity, the challenges of course completion in online learning, and the marketing strategies being employed to promote these educational initiatives. Additionally, Raghu shares insights on funding, technology, and the future of digital citizenship education, advocating for its mainstream adoption.