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The hard lessons from building three startups with Maven’s Gagan Biyani | E1840

Nov 3, 2023
58:30
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Gagan Biyani, Co-founder of Maven, discusses Maven's live, cohort-based education model. He also shares his experiences at Udemy where he revolutionized online learning and Sprig, a food-delivery startup that ultimately failed. They explore the challenges of selling software, the high cost of college degrees, leveraging online courses for profitability, the success of online course platforms, building AI products, early workforce experiences, and the challenges of managing and leading a team.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maven offers cohort-based learning with live interactive sessions, providing an accountable and interactive learning experience for students.
  • Maven aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional education for mid-career professionals seeking to level up in their jobs.

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Maven: The Evolution in Online Learning

Maven is an online learning platform that offers cohort-based learning, connecting learners with experts who teach courses to help people level up in their careers. The platform curates courses taught by instructors with experience at top companies like Google, Meta, Airbnb, and others. They offer courses in various technology categories, such as product management, AI, design, engineering, and more. Maven has a hybrid model with pre-recorded content and live interactive sessions, providing an accountability and interactive learning experience for students.

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