Clock Speed with Shamus Madan Building The Future of Education Through Cohort-Based Courses w/ Wes Kao (Co-Founder)
May 16, 2023
Wes Kao, Co-Founder of Maven, is a pioneer in cohort-based courses, having previously helped brands like Morning Brew and founded altMBA. In their chat, she shares insights on the shift to online learning post-COVID and the rising demand for cohort-based education. Wes emphasizes solopreneurship's flexibility and the evolving role of certifications. She offers invaluable career advice for graduates, stressing personal interests and engagement in learning, painting an inspiring picture of the future of education.
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Choose Roles Where You Have Conviction
- Choose roles where you feel conviction and curiosity.
- Treat your career as long-term and prioritize rapid learning over your starting job.
Why Cohorts Beat Static Video Courses
- Cohort-based courses fix low completion by adding accountability and community.
- They blend live interaction with scalable online access to boost outcomes.
Frustration Building AltMBA Sparked Maven
- Wes Kao spent countless hours juggling landing pages, Stripe, Zapier, and other tech.
- Maven was built to remove that backend and administrative burden for creators.