Masters of Scale

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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INSIGHT

Community College Challenges

  • Community colleges offer a more affordable path to a four-year degree.
  • However, low graduation rates and resulting debt remain significant challenges.
ANECDOTE

Adjunct Professor Struggles

  • Tade Oyerinde discovered the struggles of adjunct professors while at UCLA.
  • Finding a professor with an air mattress in his office highlighted their low pay and reliance on welfare programs.
ADVICE

Efficiency in Higher Education

  • Use software to automate back-office operations and increase efficiency.
  • Optimize class sizes to around 100 students per class for financial sustainability.
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