Dr Rashmi Mantri was born in India as one of six children. Growing up in a traditional, high-caste family, she faced significant cultural expectations that limited opportunities for women, particularly in education and career progression. Despite these constraints, she was determined to carve out her own path and challenge the norms placed in front of her.

Her early journey was shaped by challenges that would have held many back:

•⁠ ⁠🚫 Limited access to opportunity - Education and career advancement for girls were not prioritised

•⁠ ⁠⚖️ Cultural expectations - Strong societal norms defined what was considered appropriate for women

•⁠ ⁠👨‍👩‍👧 Family pressure - Life decisions were often influenced by parents and family elders, leaving little room for independence

•⁠ ⁠🎓 Fighting for education - Pursuing learning required persistence against both cultural and family barriers

In this episode of Risking It All, we speak with Dr Rashmi Mantri, Director of British Young International College (BYITC) and a TEDx speaker, who has built a global education platform focused on transforming how children learn maths through innovative teaching methods.

Dr Rashmi shares her journey from overcoming cultural barriers in her early life to becoming an educator and business leader. She opens up about the challenges of scaling an edtech company internationally, and the risks she took to bring a new approach to learning into a traditionally structured space.

She also reflects on the importance of purpose-led leadership, staying resilient through growth, and building a business that delivers real impact for students and families around the world.

In this episode, you will also hear:

•⁠ ⁠💡 How she turned a simple idea into a global education movement

•⁠ ⁠🌍 The challenges of scaling an edtech business across different markets

•⁠ ⁠📈 What it takes to build trust in education and deliver consistent results

•⁠ ⁠🚀 Why innovation and purpose are key to long-term success

If you are building a business, leading a team or looking to create meaningful impact, this episode offers practical insights and real-world experience from someone who has done it on a global scale.

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation about growth, ambition and truly risking it all.

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