Prashant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Innovartan Technologies, on Revolutionizing EdTech in India
- Early struggles as a government school student and teacher.
- Insights gained from teaching in Kota’s coaching centers and spotting systemic inequalities.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode, Ashutosh Garg interviews Prashant Sharma, founder of Innovartan Technologies, who is on a mission to help schools provide their own entrance exam prep—reducing reliance on external coaching. Prashant shares insights from his 15-year teaching journey and how technology, especially AI, is helping bridge education gaps in India.
00:00:00- What sparked Prashant Sharma’s passion for educational change?
- Early struggles as a government school student and teacher.
- Insights gained from teaching in Kota’s coaching centers and spotting systemic inequalities.
00:06:43- Why is external coaching so deeply rooted in India?
- Parental and societal belief in external coaching as a “must have.”
- Lack of faith in schools’ ability to deliver competitive results.
00:11:21- How does Innovartan use AI to upskill teachers?
- AI-powered teacher training: feedback on lectures and personalized improvement tips.
- Scalable solutions to upgrade teaching for competitive exams.
00:13:21- What role do Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities play in India’s educational landscape?
- Stronger parental involvement and teacher commitment outside metros.
- Technology enables outreach and scalable impact in smaller cities.
00:20:46- How is Prashant fostering transparency and mindset change?
- Building greater parental trust through communication and data.
- Addressing emotional aspects and pressures students face during critical academic years.
00:25:00- Is a coaching-free school system possible?
- Real-world success: schools achieving almost 100% internal exam prep.
- Empowering schools and teachers for sustained academic excellence.
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Learn more about Prashant Sharma: LinkedIn
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- Early struggles as a government school student and teacher.
- Insights gained from teaching in Kota’s coaching centers and spotting systemic inequalities.
