Andreas Marinopoulos, founder of Brilliant Microschools, shares insights from transforming his small tutoring service into an accredited institution serving 1,200 diverse learners. He emphasizes the importance of iterative growth, learning from failures, and prioritizing family needs. Andreas highlights how active collaboration with families helps tailor educational offerings, fostering innovation and enhancing student engagement. The discussion also reveals strategies for maintaining quality while embracing affordability, ultimately empowering schools to adapt in a competitive market.

Andreas Marinopoulos, co-founder of Brilliant Microschools, discusses revolutionizing education for neurodiverse learners. He outlines the transition from a tutoring service to accredited microschools and the unique structure that fosters social-emotional learning in small classes. The conversation highlights how the pandemic reshaped enrollment strategies and the emergence of flexible commitment models. Marinopoulos also shares insights for education entrepreneurs on building adaptable and innovative educational ecosystems.