Hackathons, Startups and Data Science | @krishnaik06 - Krish Naik | Beyond Coding Podcast #61

Affordable Education

Krish Naik emphasizes the importance of making high-quality education affordable through his startup, iNeuron.ai. He shares how the company offers six-month live sessions in various tech fields for as low as $50, challenging the expensive models of traditional education systems 1. This approach not only democratizes access to education but also ensures that learners are industry-ready by the end of their courses.

Education should be affordable and the quality should be high.

--- Krish Naik

Krish's strategy includes hiring graduates from their own courses, ensuring that the team shares a unified vision and understanding of the curriculum 2.

   

Innovative Platforms

iNeuron.ai has developed an innovative OTT platform that allows users to request specific courses, promising to deliver them within 60 days. This feature has expanded their offerings to over 250 courses, providing a tailored learning experience 3. Additionally, the company offers 24/7 live support via Skype, ensuring immediate assistance for learners, a service not commonly found in other EdTech platforms 4.

We want to give the experience then and then only we need to solve your issue.

--- Krish Naik

These innovations are part of iNeuron's commitment to enhancing the educational experience and supporting students in real-time.

   

Bridging Gaps

Krish discusses the gap between educational content and industry needs, noting that many universities focus on theoretical knowledge rather than practical skills. He highlights the importance of mentorship over traditional teaching, as mentors provide real-world insights and guidance 5.

A mentor is a person who actually shares his experience. A teacher only teaches things.

--- Krish Naik

Efforts to bridge this gap include integrating practical experiences into the curriculum and hiring mentors with industry experience to better prepare students for the workforce 6 7.