Listen "Redefining Schools as Centers for Innovation w. Svetlana Tikhonov"
Episode Synopsis
Svetlana Tikhonov is the founder of Quadrat Academy, a unique educational model designed to break free from the traditional school system. With a rich background in international business, consulting, and education, Svetlana has worked across 30 countries, blending her entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for teaching.
From her unexpected immigration journey as a teenager to her groundbreaking work in educational innovation, Svetlana’s mission is clear: to prepare the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs.
00:48 Meet Svetlana Tikhanov
03:08 Career Transition and Consulting Experience
05:40 Founding Quadrat Academy
07:20 Innovative Education Models and Practices
16:15 Managing a Modern School Environment
20:14 Funding and Future Vision
23:52 Embracing Change and Technology
30:25 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Follow Eddie and Svetlana:
Connect with Eddie:
Website: https://inventorium.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass?originalSubdomain=au
Connect with Svetlana:
Quadrat Academy: https://www.quadratacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanatikhonov/
From her unexpected immigration journey as a teenager to her groundbreaking work in educational innovation, Svetlana’s mission is clear: to prepare the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs.
00:48 Meet Svetlana Tikhanov
03:08 Career Transition and Consulting Experience
05:40 Founding Quadrat Academy
07:20 Innovative Education Models and Practices
16:15 Managing a Modern School Environment
20:14 Funding and Future Vision
23:52 Embracing Change and Technology
30:25 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Follow Eddie and Svetlana:
Connect with Eddie:
Website: https://inventorium.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass?originalSubdomain=au
Connect with Svetlana:
Quadrat Academy: https://www.quadratacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanatikhonov/
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