Listen "๐ Scholarships Galore + EdTech Biz Blueprint! ๐"
Episode Synopsis
Hey everyone, James here with another inspiring podcast episode for you! ๐ In this episode, I sat down with Craig Fernandes, an entrepreneur making education more accessible in the UAE. We discussed his journey from launching startups like Lock&Stock while in college to now helping thousands of students secure scholarships worth millions with SecureMyScholarship. ๐ธ Craig shared insightful stories of students who were able to achieve their dreams of studying abroad thanks to their platform.
Craig also provided valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasized the importance of just getting started instead of waiting for the perfect time. ๐จโ๐ป As someone who has launched multiple successful ventures, Craig stressed having a passion for the problem you're solving to power through challenges. ๐ช๐ผ It was fascinating to learn about Craig's pivots and growth over time - from a small team to now employing many. His drive to impact 100,000s of lives through education is truly inspiring.
Three key takeaways: don't wait to start your idea, solve problems you're passionate about, and focus on scaling solutions that can help many.
Let me know if you found this podcast episode motivational! ๐๐ผ
Craig also provided valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasized the importance of just getting started instead of waiting for the perfect time. ๐จโ๐ป As someone who has launched multiple successful ventures, Craig stressed having a passion for the problem you're solving to power through challenges. ๐ช๐ผ It was fascinating to learn about Craig's pivots and growth over time - from a small team to now employing many. His drive to impact 100,000s of lives through education is truly inspiring.
Three key takeaways: don't wait to start your idea, solve problems you're passionate about, and focus on scaling solutions that can help many.
Let me know if you found this podcast episode motivational! ๐๐ผ
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