E141: Anshuman Singh (Co-Founder of Scaler)
Update: 2024-12-01
Description
Anshuman Singh is the Co-founder of Scaler, an edtech company designed to upskill college graduates and young software engineers in advanced computer science topics. The company has raised $55M from Lightrock, Peak XV Partners and Tiger Global Management, at a valuation of $700M.
Before Scaler, Anshuman had co-founded InterviewBit, a platform aimed at helping software engineers prepare for technical interviews. During this time, he noticed that many talented individuals were struggling with the practical skills required to excel in real-world tech jobs, despite holding degrees in computer science. This realization laid the groundwork for Scaler.
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Episode Notes:
- Introduction (1:20 )
- Shifts in EdTech: A Founder’s Perspective (2:35 )
- The Inspiration Behind Scaler (6:40 )
- Crafting a World-Class Curriculum (14:48 )
- Navigating Challenges as a VC-Backed Startup (21:10 )
- Building Brand Advocacy and Community (25:19 )
- Preparing Talent for an Evolving Workforce (31:20 )
- Today’s Student and Their Approach to Learning (35:49 )
- Surprising Insights About EdTech in India (44:55 )
- Key Learnings as a Founder and Leader of Scaler (50:11 )
- Advice for Aspiring EdTech Founders (53:25 )
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Social links
- Follow Anshuman on Twitter
- Follow Anshuman Singh on LinkedIn
- Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn
- Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter
- Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn
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