Self Directed

Amir Nathoo | Outschool: Passion, Not Curriculum, Is the Future of Education


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Outschool founder Amir Nathoo explains why education built on passion—not curriculum—may be the only way to truly prepare kids for a rapidly changing world. We talk about his shift from traditional schooling in the UK to building Outschool, how becoming a parent deepened his beliefs, and why interest-led learning offers more than just flexibility—it offers resilience.

Amir shares the emotional challenge of stepping away from conventional paths, how Outschool helps parents manage fears without compromising child-led learning, and why AI is forcing us to rethink what human intelligence really is. We also get into the science of farts, cat anatomy, and mock stock trading—and why those classes matter more than you think.

🔗 Connect with Amir Nathoo 

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirnathoo
  • https://x.com/amirnathoo 
  • https://amir.io

🔗 Outschool

  • https://outschool.com
  • https://www.facebook.com/outschool
  • https://www.instagram.com/outschool
  • https://x.com/outschool
  • https://www.youtube.com/outschool 


🗓️ Recorded May 6th, 2025. 📍 Budapest, Hungary

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