Listen "Building the School of the Future 🎓"
Episode Synopsis
She started her first business selling sherbet at age five—now she runs a revolutionary global online school.🎧 Listen On:👉 Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4is21QI👉 Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42KZ2x1Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Penelope Barton, CEO of Crimson Global Academy, an innovative online education platform transforming the traditional schooling model globally. Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Penelope Barton, CEO of Crimson Global Academy, an innovative online education platform transforming the traditional schooling model globally. Penelope shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting from selling sherbet at age five, overcoming unique challenges, and eventually leading one of the most cutting-edge education startups originating from New Zealand. 🌏 In this episode, Penelope provides deep insights into the future of education, how Crimson Global Academy empowers students through personalized, globally accessible schooling, and how emerging AI technology is reshaping education. 🎓 Listen in to discover her unique perspective on fostering critical thinking, enhancing personalized education, and the importance of entrepreneurial resilience and adaptability. 🎯Key Topics:🎓 Reinventing Education with Tech🌏 Scaling a Global Online School🤖 The Role of AI in Future Education🚀 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Resilience📚 Personalized and Accelerated Learning💡 Key Lessons from Entrepreneurship🌱 EdTech and Education Innovation📈 Scaling Global Market Expansion🏫 Transforming Traditional Schooling Models🌟 Building an Innovative Learning Community🤝 Connect with Penelope Barton:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelopebarton/Website (Crimson Global Academy): https://www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/uk/🔗 Learn more about NZVC:Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nzMark Pavlyukovskyy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/Hendrik Remigereau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Penelope’s Early Life02:42 - Entrepreneurial Spirit from Childhood05:57 - Early Entrepreneurial Ventures and Learnings09:54 - Transition to Tech and Startups13:21 - Crimson Education and Launching Markets17:25 - Joining Crimson Global Academy22:18 - How Online Schooling Models Work27:33 - Crimson Global Academy's Unique Approach31:30 - Use of AI in Education and Its Implications35:59 - Importance of Physical Interaction in Online Education38:02 - The Evolution of Schooling42:41 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs47:45 - Thoughts on University Education51:43 - Purpose of Education in Modern Society54:15 - Crimson's Vision for Global Expansion56:52 - Navigating Government Partnerships in Education58:49 - Final Reflections on New Zealand Startup Ecosystem🙌 Enjoyed this episode?Hit the like button 👍, comment your key takeaway 💬, and subscribe 📲 for more insightful startup journeys!#️⃣ Hashtags:#startups, #business, #NewZealand, #EdTech, #CrimsonGlobalAcademy, #Innovation, #Entrepreneurship, #Education, #OnlineSchool, #FutureOfEducation, #TechPodcast, #StartupLessons, #AIinEducation, #PersonalizedLearning, #SchoolInnovation, #GlobalEducation, #CriticalThinking, #LearningCommunity, #EducationTech, #StartupStories
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