The Founder Hour David Rogier | Democratizing Access to Genius with MasterClass
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Oct 27, 2020 David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass, talks about his childhood and early career, the current state of education, finding business ideas, how he started MasterClass, learnings after 7 years, and the future of education and online learning.
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Early Lessons From Childhood
- David Rogier describes growing up curious, stuttering, and being forced to engage with adults at dinner tables.
- That upbringing taught him resilience and empathy for people judged by how they speak rather than what they say.
Questioning Beats Obedience
- Rogier argues questioning is the most important skill schools should teach instead of obedience.
- He says education shouldn't stop after college because lifelong learning matters as change accelerates.
Pick Classes That Push You
- Seek professors and classes that push how you think rather than merely reward regurgitation.
- Pick teachers who welcome questions and will push you to learn deeply, even if it's hard.