How does one go from teaching a single student to leading a global education company?

In this episode, I talk with Divesh Shah, the CEO of MathVision, who shares his incredible journey from starting with just one student in Singapore to now educating over 20,000 students across 34 countries. Divesh opens up about the challenges he faced, including the collapse of his first business in India, and how he rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on quality and personalized education. Join us to hear how passion, persistence, and a love for teaching turned his dream into reality!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) How do you turn a passion for teaching into a lifelong career?

(04:30) What lessons can you learn from early business failures?

(07:00) How can you rebuild after a major setback?

(08:00) Can math be taught in an entertaining way?

(11:00) Why is focusing on quality over quantity crucial for success?

(14:00) How do you manage rapid growth without compromising quality?

(18:00) What makes MathVision different from other tuition centers?

(22:00) How do you expand a business globally without physical centers?

(27:00) What is the key to long-term success in education?

(32:00) What advice does Divesh have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

Our Guest: Divesh Shah

Divesh Shah, the founder of MathVision located in Singapore. Mathvision is a group of teachers committed to serving as a support system for students.

Divesh, on September 7th, 1998, hit the city of Mumbai with his Math Show. What began as a modest attempt to reinvigorate the popularity of Math, eventually became the first of his four hundred shows around the globe.

This in turn paved the way for him to start the Puzzle Show, another offshoot of his love for Mathematics. Backed further on by popular demand, he set up the Sudoku Show, designed to break down the complex single digit Sudoku’s, further building on his base of mathematic enthusiasts. Fast calculations were only one of the many aspects of this romance – his heart was set on reviving the waning love for numbers. Displaying to mathematical agnostics the magical relationships between numbers and inspiring in them his degree of enthusiasm towards the subject, gradually led the way for him to eventually set up Math Vision. 

https://mathvision.com.sg/ 

Your Host: Shalima Motial 

With over 20 years of work experience, I am a passionate and creative entrepreneur who specialises in online talent showcase and marketing. I have a master's degree in English literature, which gives me a strong foundation in communication, storytelling, and content creation. I founded Dream Catchers Vision in 2011, a Singapore-based online platform that discovers and promotes performing artists from around the world.

At Dream Catchers Vision, I lead the strategic vision, business development, and marketing operations of the company. I oversee the design, development, and launch of new features and services that enhance the user experience and engagement of the platform. I also manage the relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and investors, and seek new opportunities for growth and expansion. Some of the skills that I use in my role are marketing communications, online marketing, and new business development. Dream Catchers is also expanded to be a Theatre & Film Production company. 

Connect with Shalima at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalima-motial-44aab331/   

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