The EdisonOS Podcast

In today’s episode of TKES, we have, Khushboo Vaidya, a passionate advocate for education, learning, and inspiring individuals, particularly students. She wholeheartedly believes that the future generation of students holds the key to leading and innovating for the betterment of society, making them the kings she aims to protect.

Driven by her purpose and leadership, Khushboo Vaidya has launched two ventures that embody her vision:

Boarding Pass For Success: Recognized as a nominee for the prestigious Indian EdTech Awards 2021, this extraordinary platform provides personalized 1:1 industry expert mentoring to undergraduate STEM students. Its mission is to help students forge a robust career profile. Through seminars and live webinars, Khushboo and her team have reached over 30,000+ students across 25 schools and universities in India, inspiring them with topics such as 'Inspiring Engineering Innovation' and 'Robotics.'

EdCalibre: This innovative math practicing application is gamified to engage and empower high school students while connecting mathematical concepts to real-world applications. With EdCalibre, Khushboo Vaidya seeks to make learning math an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for young learners.

Khushboo firmly believes that any goal can be achieved with the right intention and vision. She is dedicated to empowering students to unleash their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.

In today’s episode of TKES, we have,  Ananth Acharya, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of The-invERSITY, an exceptional financial literacy platform catering to young adults.

Ananth Acharya is a remarkable entrepreneur, mentor, teacher, mathematician, management professional, and musician. With a diverse range of expertise, he has dedicated himself to building The-invERSITY from the ground up.

Throughout his journey as an educator and perpetual learner, Ananth realized the immense value of continuous learning and early exposure. One area that stands out as crucial to success is financial literacy, which The-invERSITY recognized as a fundamental pillar.

The-invERSITY serves as a transformative platform, empowering young minds by imparting essential financial literacy skills and fostering a positive relationship with money. Ananth Acharya envisions a journey built on the principles of fun, learning, and earning opportunities for our learners. With an unwavering determination to overcome obstacles, The-invERSITY is poised to revolutionize financial education and thrive.

Susan Weeks is The Crafty Course Profit Booster, and the host of Stitchery Stories, the globally popular textile art podcast.

Susan teaches creative people how to create a profitable online on-demand version of their popular in-person classes. Even if they are scared of the techy stuff! 

Through her long corporate career in technology & training, and running her online knowledge-based business, Susan has been transforming lives, careers and businesses with her training since 1996.

Mohini Sood is a test preparation expert with over a decade of experience teaching students how to ace standardized tests. She has helped students achieve their dream scores on the GMAT Verbal/GRE Verbal/SAT English/PSAT English and ACT English.

Mohini's classes cover the entire syllabus of the test, and she also shares great tips and tricks to increase speed and accuracy. She is passionate about helping students reach their full potential, and she takes the time to understand each student's individual needs.

In addition to her teaching, Mohini also works as a content developer for test preparation companies. She has authored numerous practice questions and study guides, and she is always looking for new ways to help students improve their scores.

Sushil comes with the vision to empower our existing educational system by improving the learning outcomes of each child in our country by educating the stakeholders about innovative pedagogy techniques, STEM kits and AI-based learning management systems,

He started his journey a decade ago by starting two K12 schools and developed various tech-based solutions to enhance the learning outcomes of the students studying there but soon he realised that these solutions should reach out to each child globally so with this goal he started his venture called Saarthi pedagogy which is now providing learning solutions to 1300 plus schools and 1,50,000 plus children PAN India and the aim is not just to make our future generations literate but also educated so that they can change the society and the country in there own unique way.

Meet Kunal Bhardwaj, a seasoned professional with 16+ years of experience in EdTech and strategic research. He has successfully built and scaled businesses in K12, government job preparation, higher education, and upskilling. With achievements at Dailyhunt, Knimbus, and Testbook, Kunal excels in product strategy, growth, user acquisition, and strategic alliances. He's also an EdTech consultant and advisor, contributing to multiple startups and consulting councils. Kunal's expertise and track record make him a driving force in the dynamic world of EdTech.

Anuradha Shiv is a seasoned Personal Branding Strategist. With six years of experience in the field, Anuradha has honed her expertise in helping individuals and businesses establish and leverage their brands effectively.

Anuradha's journey began with her Career Consultancy, "Beyond," which initially struggled to generate revenue. Determined to make a mark, she recognized the power of Personal Branding and dedicated herself to understanding its intricacies, with a focus on leveraging LinkedIn as a platform for growth.

As Anuradha developed her own Personal Brand, a remarkable transformation occurred. Beyond started gaining traction, and this pivotal moment led to the birth of her second venture, anuradhashiv.com, a consultancy dedicated to developing people's own brands. As the sole operator, Anuradha understands the significance of establishing the right brand on the appropriate social media platforms for both businesses and their owners.

Now, Anuradha is passionate about assisting individuals and businesses in building their brands on LinkedIn, one step at a time. She provides invaluable guidance and support, helping her clients avoid the pitfalls of trial and error. By sharing her own experiences and expertise, she empowers them to focus on what truly matters and achieve their branding goals.

Get ready to transform your expertise into profitable online training programs with Gina Onativia, the mastermind behind The Course Creation Boutique. As a trusted advisor to renowned figures like Tony Robbins, IBM, Bo Eason, and more, Gina has a proven track record of helping speakers, experts, and authors bring their courses to life.

At The Course Creation Boutique, Gina and her team guide you through every step of the process, from conception to completion. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, their 6-Week Accelerator program equips you with the knowledge and skills to create and market your starter course effectively.

With a background in strategic communication and content marketing, Gina's expertise shines through. Her four-year tenure at Vistage involved crafting communication strategies for over 18,000 members, mentor chairs, and candidates. She excels in producing compelling content, including videos, podcasts, white papers, and thought leadership articles.

Mr. Schulman has had an extensive career in sales management and sales training for companies such as Berlitz Languages, Inc., Rosetta Stone, and many others.

He has won or placed in over 40 Toastmasters speech competitions, and in 2006 came in Third Place for the Regionals in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He is also available for keynote, corporate training workshops and speaking engagements worldwide.

As a classically trained actor (Co-Founder of the American Shakespeare Company, LLC) and performer in over 50 plays and over three dozen on camera national commercials and extensive voice over work, his unique acting classes are designed for anyone who wants to build that skill set whether on a stage or as on-camera performer or a workplace presentation or interview. The audition starts the moment you walk in the room!

Mr. Schulman is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts/West and currently lives in the South Bay of Los Angeles.

Introducing our guest speaker, Ananta Khurana , a Soft Skills Trainer with over 10 years of experience in empowering individuals to enhance their personal and professional development. With a passion for confidence building, holistic personality development, public speaking, and interview preparation, she has successfully trained college students and working professionals from diverse backgrounds in Soft Skills as well as Spoken English.

Her expertise extends beyond traditional classroom settings, as she  has conducted workshops and online sessions for working professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and homemakers.