The EdisonOS Podcast

We have Barack Rosenblum. Barack is the founder of Essay Mentors, who boasts a rich background spanning over a decade in mentoring students across the greater Seattle area and nationwide. With a diverse career that began as an English teacher,

S. Department of Labor and a tenure as a leadership Organization Development and Communication Consultant. His passion for making a difference in the lives of teenagers led him to establish SA Mentors, where he implemented a proven four phase process utilized by schools and non profits across the country.

We have Janish Shah. Janish is an expert in tutoring for GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT for students from all over the world and also for Indian MBA and BBA entrance tests.

Meet Nathaniel Haynesworth, a co-founder and Senior Director at Esoteric Academic Solutions, where he orchestrates research, business, and leadership functions. With a keen eye for growth opportunities, Nathaniel leads the successful launch of new K-12 programs and services both in the U.S. and overseas. His expertise lies in data collection and analysis, focusing on academic achievement, program performance, and college readiness across multiple schools per district.

Nathaniel also crafts marketing and sales materials based on solid data and collaborates on innovative educational designs, tailoring diagnostic learning assessments for Grades 5-12. In his role, he oversees a team of 75+ staff and instructors, ensuring top-notch academic enrichment services. As a primary liaison between students and educational institutions, he creates study courses and educational goals while offering specialized training to instructors. Nathaniel's adaptability, driven by qualitative data, is the cornerstone of his commitment to educational excellence.

We have Mike McGibbon. Mike graduated from, Berkeley in 2002, and has been a tutor in the greater NYC area ever since his students have attended all of the nation's top universities in every elite school in the Northeast. Thanks in part to their test scores over half have scored 32 on the A CT or 89th percentile on ISE or SSAT.

In his free time, he builds forts with his kids, improvises on the trumpet, and wishes he liked teams that were better than the Oakland Raiders and Sacramento Kings.

Today we have Amir Mousavi, Amir is coach driven by curiosity and the passion for helping others live full filling lives. After a decade in a well paid corporate job Amir realised lack of excitement, sunday scaries and boredom signs he need a change, enrolling in a coaching program he experienced a transformative journey that reignited his passions and removed barriers to authentic living.

Now Amir coaches both experienced professionals & high school students preparing for ACT and SAT guiding them to unleash their quirky, eclectic selves and live life to the fullest.

With a remarkable three-decade-long career in the realm of education, Jeff Eisenberg stands as an accomplished test preparation professional and an expert in the art of crafting compelling admissions essays. With a specialized focus on guiding students through the intricacies of SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT exams, he has consistently played a pivotal role in their academic success. Furthermore, Jeff's extensive background as a Social Studies teacher brings forth a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping students master their history and related coursework. His dedication and expertise have positively impacted countless individuals on their educational journeys.

Inspired by the popular American TV show "A Different World" and a particular episode featuring the character Dwayne Wayne, Courtney Muse discovered his passion for teaching at an early age, specifically in the realm of mathematics. This transformative moment, in which Dwayne Wayne wanted to drop out of calculus, later becoming the very teacher of that same class, had a profound influence on Courtney's career aspirations. In this episode, Courtney Muse shares the story of his journey towards becoming a math teacher.

Elizabeth is an award winning teacher and writer who earned her Ph.D. in English literature from Vanderbilt University. She grew up in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University, where she double-majored in English and history. In 2011, she left classroom teaching to open a private tutoring business.

 Elizabeth began publishing in graduate school and wrote book reviews and features for ForeWord, a prominent book review publication, for about ten years. She decided to write History According to SAT because so many students do not have the necessary background information to navigate test passages successfully.

Brian Eufinger is a co-founder of Edison Prep, an organization dedicated to guiding students to achieve their standardized testing and college admission goals while enhancing their ability to manage college expenses.

Edison Prep offers a range of services, including SAT/ACT/SSAT preparation, AP Exam and SAT Subject Test preparation, college application advising, and high school selection advising.

With over 15 years of experience, Rajiv Ganjoo has immersed himself in various facets of higher education study abroad. His journey began with study abroad career guidance, followed by leading India operations for Veritas Prep. Rajiv garnered substantial recognition as an admissions consultant for top global programs and subsequently co-founded two education startups.

His latest venture, LilacBuds, is driven by a vision to enhance the delivery of services in higher education study abroad and place a stronger emphasis on mentoring and holistic profile development for global youth.