The Seed to Forest Podcast

Aug 04 2023
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The Seed to Forest Podcast, powered by EkStep Foundation and hosted by Gaurav Gupta, is a show dedicated to problem-solving methods, personal experiences, and lessons learned from successful Education & Skilling company entrepreneurs. Through interviews with dreamers and doers in the Education & Skilling companies space, Gaurav explores the first principles and mantras that guided their growth from a seed to a flourishing ecosystem. With a focus on sharing valuable insights and inspiring stories, this podcast aims to help listeners navigate the challenges and opportunities of building successful Education & Skilling companies. Tune in to The Seed to Forest Podcast to learn from the experts and take your Education & Skilling company's journey to the next level.

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Quizizz: Gamified Worlds To Global Impact

Aug 04 2023 24 mins  
This episode features Ankit Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of Quizizz, an innovative education technology platform. Ankit unravels the story behind the platform's inception, growth, and it’s impact on the world of education.Ankit talks about the future of education and the role of technology in unlocking the true potential of learners worldwide. This episode explores the origins of qu

Creating Positive Change: The Sattva Chronicles

Jul 28 2023 30 mins  
Unveil the incredible journey of Rathish Balakrishnan and Gaurav Gupta in this riveting episode of the 'Seed to Forest Podcast' series. Delve into the inspiring world of social impact, entrepreneurship, and consulting, and explore the profound story of Sattva, an organization that has been creating positive change across various sectors for the past 14 years. In this captivating po

Teachmint: The Future Of Learning Unveiled

Jul 21 2023 33 mins  
Discover the inspiring story of Teachmint, a game-changing education technology company revolutionizing classrooms worldwide. Join Gaurav as he interviews Mihir Gupta, the co-founder and CEO of Teachmint, and explore their journey towards transforming traditional teaching methods through innovative digital infrastructure solutions. Tune in to gain insights into the power of technol

Empowering Change In Education: The Journey Of Peepul

Jul 14 2023 33 mins  
Embark on a captivating storytelling journey with Gaurav Gupta as he delves into the transformative world of education with Kruti Bharucha, the visionary Founder and CEO of Peepul. Explore the evolution of Peepul and its relentless pursuit of a world where every child can unlock their true potential. Kruti shares insightful anecdotes and lessons learned while driving systemic chang

Samagra: Pioneering Innovative Solutions For Better Governance In India

Jul 07 2023 43 mins  
This episode features Gaurav Goel, the founder and CEO of Samagra, a leading impact-focused organisation in India, that aims to improve the quality of life for citizens in India through better governance. Gaurav shares his journey and experiences of building Samagra over the past decade, the lessons he learned from his journey and the challenges he encountered in the early days. He

TagHive: Transforming Classrooms With Interactive Technology

Jun 30 2023 32 mins  
This episode features Pankaj Agarwal, the co-founder and CEO of TagHive. With over 75 patents under his belt and being recognized as Fortune 40 under 40, Pankaj is a leader in the field of education technology.Pankaj explains how his experiences led him to co-found TagHive and create solutions like Class Saathi, which helps make the classroom experience more interactive, with easy-

Breaking Boundaries: Promoting Citizen Empowerment Through AI

Jun 23 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Vivek Raghavan, the chief AI evangelist at EkStep Foundation, who has been a trailblazer in the AI space. He is also the chief mentor at the Nilekani centre at AI4Bharat.Vivek unveils the behind-the-scenes story of introducing AI to Aadhaar and the transformative outcomes that followed. He shares in

Udhayam Learning: Empowering Future Leaders

Jun 16 2023 44 mins  
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Mekin Maheshwari, the founder of Udhayam Learning Foundation, which aims to enable micro-entrepreneurs to create macro impact and empower young learners to become the CEO of their own lives. We delve into Mekin's journey in founding Udhayam, and his insights into unlocking people's true potential. With his expertise in the intersection of t

Mantra4Change: Equipping Education Leaders to Transform Schools

Jun 09 2023 36 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Santosh More, co-founder of Mantra4Change, an organisation with a mission to empower education leaders to bring about sustainable transformation in schools. Santosh shares his journey and the origins of Mantra4Change, as well as the passion and problems that led to the birth of the organisation. He also discusses the mistakes and learnings that shaped

Avanti: Making Quality Education Accessible to Millions

Jun 02 2023 37 mins  
This episode features Akshay Saxena, co-founder of Avanti Fellows and Avanti Learning Center, who talks about the journey of their organisation in driving Maths and Science learning outcomes for over a hundred million students in India, particularly those in middle and high school. Akshay shares the origins of their journey, starting from his time at IIT Bombay where he observed t