Why do some cohort-based courses succeed while others fail?

Gagan Biyani believes the secret lies not in more capital, but in smarter, scalable models; having experienced both the sides.

In today’s episode, we explore the future of cohort-based learning and how Maven is helping instructors succeed with less overhead."

Gagan is the co-founder and CEO of Maven. In the past, He’s also been a co-founder at Udemy and CEO at Sprig. Today, he shares his journey across Maven and Udemy, with some valuable insights.

In our conversation, we cover:

Why do most online courses suck? | 13:49

Product Management category on Maven | 18:10

Importance of Product Managers | 22:06

How Maven Builds Product | 30:34

Gagan on Hiring a Growth PM at Maven | 52:23

How Maven Grows | 55:54

Maven vs Skool | 01:05:20

Gagan’s exit from Udemy | 01:08:41

Founder Mode and Being a Founder | 01:22:02

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