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Rapid Response: How Campus won over Sam Altman & Shaq, with founder Tade Oyerinde
Aug 27, 2024
Tade Oyerinde, the visionary founder of Campus, an innovative online community college, dives into how he attracted big names like Sam Altman and Shaquille O'Neal to his mission of affordable education. He discusses transforming traditional college models to reduce dropout rates and student debt, while ensuring high graduation rates. Oyerinde highlights the benefits of live classes and collaboration with universities to create a supportive learning environment. His approach promises a debt-free future for students while redefining educational success.
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- Campus revolutionizes community college education by prioritizing affordability and support services, resulting in higher graduation rates and reduced student debt.
- Founder Tade Oyerinde emphasizes the need for higher education to treat students as customers, enhancing retention through a compelling purpose and innovative business model.
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An online community college named Campus aims to transform the higher education landscape by making education accessible and affordable. Founded in 2022, it offers tuition around $7,200, attracting professors from prestigious institutions while addressing rising student debt. Tade Oyerinde, the founder, emphasizes that the conventional model of community college often fails to graduate students, with around two-thirds leaving without a degree and accruing debt. By leveraging a live online learning format, Campus aims to improve student engagement and success rates, ensuring that students can transition smoothly to four-year universities after completing their coursework.
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