From programming on punch cards in rural New Zealand to leading a multi-million dollar EdTech success story. 💻🎧 In this inspiring episode, we speak with Bob Drummond, a visionary New Zealand entrepreneur who navigated from humble beginnings programming with punch cards in a tiny rural school to pioneering Kami, one of the world's leading digital education platforms. 🌐 Bob shares his fascinating journey of early innovation, international entrepreneurial adventures, significant tech breakthroughs, and critical lessons learned from both remarkable successes and challenging setbacks. 📚Discover how Bob Drummond’s varied experiences—from video stores to billion-dollar software exits—shaped his entrepreneurial philosophy, his thoughts on leveraging AI in education, and his insights into what makes startups succeed or fail. This episode is packed with candid stories, deep reflections on the evolving tech landscape, and powerful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. 🙌 Key Topics:💻 From Punch Cards to Digital Revolution🌐 Scaling Global EdTech Success📚 The Future of Education with AI📉 Lessons Learned from Business Failures🚀 Secrets Behind Building Billion-Dollar Startups🏫 Revolutionizing Classroom Learning🤝 Importance of Mentors and Advisors🇳🇿 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in New Zealand🌟 Maintaining Focus in Startups🔮 Predictions for the AI-Powered Future🤝 Connect with Bob:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobdrummond/Website (Kami): https://www.kamiapp.com🔗 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 & Bob’s Background02:43 - Early Days Programming with Punch Cards05:50 - Entrepreneurship Lessons from Video Stores07:17 - Adventures in Europe: Startup Struggles09:56 - Building and Scaling a Telecom Software Startup12:53 - Major Startup Setbacks and Lessons Learned16:53 - Recognizing the Internet’s Potential Early21:30 - The Journey Back to New Zealand25:22 - Pivoting into Education Technology31:17 - Focusing on Teacher-Driven Product Development36:15 - Massive Growth During the Pandemic42:19 - Kami’s Impact and Scaling Strategy48:40 - Importance of User-Led Adoption52:33 - AI’s Role in the Future of Education56:45 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs1:06:20 - Choosing Education as a Startup Focus1:08:45 - Kami’s Competitive Advantages1:10:33 - Retaining Customers Post-Pandemic1:13:08 - Kami’s Sales Strategy1:16:45 - Future of Education with AI1:18:34 - Advice for EdTech Entrepreneurs1:22:28 - Kami’s Future Vision1:25:33 - Reflections on Entrepreneurship Journey🙌 Enjoyed this episode? Hit the like button 👍, leave your favorite insight 💬, and subscribe 📲 for more inspiring startup journeys!#startups, #business, #NewZealand, #EdTech, #Kami, #Innovation, #Entrepreneurship, #AI, #Education, #TechPodcast, #StartupLessons, #DigitalEducation, #FutureOfWork, #ClassroomTechnology, #ScalingStartups, #BusinessStrategy, #TechRevolution, #StartupStories, #Leadership, #GlobalEducation

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