Alexander Zheltov, CEO & Co-Founder, Educate Online Inc
- Alex is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Educate Online, which is a global education and technology company dedicated to making education accessible worldwide.
- He’s also been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of the Brand Called You, Alexander Zheltov, CEO of Educate Online, explores the transformation of global education through technology and personalization. Delve into the challenges of making international education accessible, the impact of AI on personalized learning, and innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Alex shares his journey from Russia to founding a company serving 27 countries, discusses strategies for ensuring education quality across cultures, and offers a glimpse into the future of EdTech.
00:42- About Alexander Zheltov
- Alex is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Educate Online, which is a global education and technology company dedicated to making education accessible worldwide.
- He’s also been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30.
- In 2021, Educate Online won a Forbes award for the best-emerging startup, and Alex was offered a position on the esteemed Forbes Council.
11:03- How do you address the digital divide?
- When we started the company in 2018, internet costs were extremely high in places like Egypt and Nigeria, with households paying up to $500 a month for service.
- We’ve developed a device that stores content locally and acts as a router, allowing around 50 or 60 students to access materials in areas with low internet connectivity.
- This device costs about $100 to produce and is likely to be a more affordable solution compared to options like Starlink, especially in regions where the internet is still a significant issue.
24:24- What lessons have you learned from your entrepreneurial journey that a lot of viewers and listeners can take away from?
- The first lesson is to be authentic, staying true to who you are and how you naturally lead, rather than trying to change your style to be more results-driven.
- I learned that when I tried to adapt my leadership approach, I lost the strong connection I had with my team, and things started to fall apart.
- It’s essential to express gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the journey and to recognize that success is a collective effort.
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Learn more about Alexander Zheltov: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Alex is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Educate Online, which is a global education and technology company dedicated to making education accessible worldwide.
- He’s also been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30.
- In 2021, Educate Online won a Forbes award for the best-emerging startup, and Alex was offered a position on the esteemed Forbes Council.
