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Building a 1000 Cr EdTech platform for coding enthusiasts in the world ft. Sandeep Jain, Founder, GeeksForGeeks


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On the podcast today, we have with us Sandeep Jain, Founder, GeeksforGeeks. GeeksForGeeks is one of the largest online learning platforms for coding enthusiasts, budding engineers, and anyone involved in the tech domain. 

Sandeep is from Firozabad which is 40 kms away from Agra in UP. He studied in a government school before doing his graduation from UP Technical University, Mathura, and masters from IIT Roorkee. In the year 2009, he created a blog with the intent to help engineering students prepare for placements. What started as a blog is today a 1000 Crore+ annual revenue Edtech company with 250+ team members. 

Let’s dive deep into his journey from leaving his engineering job to becoming a teacher to 10 Million+ registered 'Geeks' from across the world.

Notes - 

03:07 - Growing up in Firozabad to growing the love for coding

07:20 - Joining D. E. Shaw & Co after graduation

09:24 - 30% Salary cut in his first Teaching job v/s being a Software Engineer

10:00 - Starting GeeksforGeeks in 2009

16:03 - Hiring the initial team

18:26 - Annual revenue growth to 1000 Crore+

24:12 - Learning the skills and growing in the role of a CEO

30:35 - Growing against well-funded competitors



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