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EdTech Insights: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities from Project Handsfree

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In 2006, I started my first EdTech initiative, Project Handsfree for Teachers. My goal was ambitious yet simple: to revolutionize the way teachers approached remedial and advanced learning. The idea was to take these sessions out of the traditional classroom and into a computer lab where students could engage in online study. This would free …

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The Power of Consistency: How 12 Months of Focus Changed My Business and My Life

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Building a business is a lot like growing a plant. At first, it’s just a seed—a tiny, fragile idea. It holds potential, but that potential means nothing without care, attention, and patience. This is what my experience taught me: even when you do things consistently without much focus, they often yield good results. But when …

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Weaving Success: The Journey of FLA

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In the ever-changing world of business, the road to success was not a straight path but a carefully woven tapestry of learning, doing, and improving. These three threads—distinct yet interdependent—were the foundation of my journey with FutureIcons Learning Academy (FLA). As a tutoring service initially offering online and offline solutions, FLA was evolving into a …

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The Silent Strength Within: How Emotional Intelligence Helps Us Heal from Loss

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In times of loss, the pain we feel can be sharp and overwhelming, leaving us with a void that’s hard to fill. Recently, I went through such a loss—a beloved relative who left us far too soon. Amid my grief, I noticed the young children in the family silently shouldering their sadness, as if strength …

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What BYJU’S Teaches Us About Startup Success—and How to Avoid the Billion-Dollar Blunders

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When it comes to startups, I’ve had my fair share of scars and victories, especially in edtech. And if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s that business acumen isn’t optional—it’s the survival gear every entrepreneur needs. That’s why the recent saga of BYJU’S caught my eye. Here was a company that rose from a small-time …

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Breaking the Chains: Raising One Voice to Transform Unjust Systems

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When Vinesh Phogat took a stand during the 2024 Olympics, raising her voice against what she perceived as an unjust disqualification, she stirred not just the world of sports but also my own memories of a time when I, too, had to fight against an oppressive system. Though I am far from an expert on …

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Whispers of Wisdom: Tales of Educational Leadership and the Unseen Heroes

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As I stood in front of a room full of eager educators during a recent workshop, little did I know that I was about to witness a remarkable contrast in leadership styles that would leave a lasting impression on me. The tale of two educational leaders—one who embodied the essence of effective communication and empathy, …

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