Chun Li is an innovative education entrepreneur and computer scientist based in New Zealand, currently working at the University of Auckland. With over a decade of experience in tertiary education, Chun has a passion for leveraging technology and data to address equity issues and improve student engagement and outcomes. As the founder of Translearn, his startup focuses on transforming learning and teaching by making education platforms more responsive and analytics-driven. A MIT Innovation Leadership Bootcamp alumni, Chun combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the pedagogical and structural challenges facing modern education.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Chun’s Journey:

🔸 The Power of Problem Focus: Chun emphasizes the importance of always returning to the core problem you’re solving and the value you want to bring to the community, especially as distractions and feedback multiply.

🔸 Openness and Continuous Learning: Embracing a mindset of openness is key, Chun’s journey highlights that every interaction and mentorship offers new insights and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

🔸 Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges: From the chicken-and-egg dilemma of securing funding to the barriers of scaling solutions in unique education systems, Chun shares how persistence and creative thinking help overcome systemic challenges.

🔸 Leveraging Data for Impact: Chun’s work demonstrates how data analytics and technology can transform education by giving teachers real-time feedback and actionable insights, ultimately fostering better student success and reducing teacher workload.

You can connect with Chun on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

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👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

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