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Daphne Koller: Changing Lives With Coursera

Pattern Breakers

CHAPTER

From Idea to Impact: Building an Educational Startup

This chapter recounts the transformative journey of creating an educational startup, beginning with a simple breakfast idea and evolving through significant investor interest. It explores the challenges and decisions involved in partnering with universities to ensure credibility and sustainability amidst concerns over content sharing and the transition to a paid model. The narrative illustrates the complexities of launching an online learning platform and navigating competition, highlighting the importance of trust and collaboration with academic institutions.

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